Serena del Mar, Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
Cartagena, Colombia
Guide Price
$190,379
700,000,000 COP
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
3
Description
Ubicado en la exclusiva zona de Serena del Mar, en el Conjunto Residencial Altana Serena del Mar, este espectacular apartamento para estrenar en quinto piso ofrece el equilibrio perfecto entre lujo, comodidad y exclusividad. Cuenta con altana privada con jacuzzi y pérgola, ideal para disfrutar momentos únicos con total privacidad. Dispone de dos amplias habitaciones, cada una con baño privado, además de baño social. Su moderna cocina integral con horno y amplio mesón se integra armoniosamente con la espaciosa sala comedor, que conecta con un agradable balcón. Incluye área de ropas independiente, garaje propio y depósito privado. El conjunto residencial ofrece seguridad permanente, excelente administración y completas zonas sociales con piscinas, canchas deportivas, pet park, gimnasio y coworking. Una oportunidad única para estrenar y vivir con el confort que mereces.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Cartagena
A stunning walled colonial city on the Caribbean coast where retired couples live comfortably on $2,000-$2,500/month, including rent in neighborhoods like Bocagrande or Manga. The year-round heat and 90% humidity is the main filter -- you either love tropical living or you don't. A growing but still small American expat community, with affordable healthcare and easy beach access, though Spanish is essential and the pace of life is decidedly slow.
Eternal spring weather in Medellín, salsa music drifting from every doorway, and a warmth from Colombians that makes you wonder why you ever thought strangers were something to avoid.
Visa
Digital Nomad Visa (Type V) — requires proof of ~$900-1,000/mo income for 3 months, health insurance, and clean criminal record. Valid up to 2 years. Retirement Visa (Type M) — requires $750+/mo pension or 3x minimum wage. 2026 update: approvals for both have tightened; IT/tech workers are favored for digital nomad.
Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to Colombia→Key Fact
Colombia's digital nomad visa approvals have become unpredictable in 2025-2026 — the government now favors applicants in IT or with visible foreign employers. Safety has improved dramatically in major cities but varies by neighborhood.
Learn more: The Cheapest Cities to Live Abroad→Colombia at a glance
How Colombia scores for American expats
Cost of buying in Colombia
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
3-5% of purchase price
- ·Registration tax: 1.67%
- ·Notary fees: 0.3%
- ·Legal fees: $1,000-2,000
- ·Registration: 0.5-1%
Annual Costs
Property Tax
0.3-1.2% of cadastral value (predial)
Insurance
$200-500/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
$50-200/mo for apartments (administración)
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Seller pays (3%)
Foreign Buyer Note
No restrictions on foreign buyers. Property ownership can support visa applications. Title insurance is not common — hire a good lawyer for due diligence.
Legal help in Colombia
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in Colombia?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Contact Agent
Rodolfo Eduardo Ruiz Ruiz
Next steps for moving to Colombia
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
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