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Vacaciones Recreativas in Medellín: The Complete Summer Camps Guide for Families

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If you’ve just moved to Medellín with kids, or you’re planning to, a common questions that comes up is: what do families do during school breaks? In Colombia, they’re called vacaciones recreativas. And the options are way more varied than you might expect. We’re talking university-run STEM camps, outdoor adventure in Parque Arví, Broadway-style musical […]

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Notaría Primera de Bogotá Colombia — where to get a copy of your registro civil registered at a U.S. consulate

Colombian Registro Civil Copy: Step-by-Step Guide (Consulate-Registered)

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For context: I am an American-born citizen with dual citizenship in Colombia. In Colombia, I have both a Colombian passport and cédula de ciudadanía. I registered my registro civil de nacimiento at the Colombian Consulate in Orlando, Florida and, after an atrocious experience there, decided to apply for my passport, register my marriage, and the

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How to Hire an Empleada in Colombia: Complete 2026 Guide

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Hiring your first empleada can feel intimidating. The process is culturally specific, legally complex, and wrapped in a thousand unspoken expectations you don’t even know exist yet. You want to do right by everyone involved, but there’s no clear manual. When we moved to Medellín three years ago with one baby, I never imagined I’d

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Family walking in Parques del Río, Estadio, Medellín, Colombia

Moving to Medellín with Kids: Complete First-Year Checklist (2026)

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When we decided to move our family to Medellín, I scoured the internet for any kind of guide. What I found were scattered blog posts, outdated Reddit threads, and generic expat advice that didn’t address the reality of relocating with children. So I’m writing the guide I wish I’d had: a practical, month-by-month roadmap based

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CRBA Colombia process in Baranquilla

CRBA Colombia, U.S. Passport, & SSN Guide for Your Child

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Congratulations on your growing family! If your child was born in Colombia and at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, you’ll need to start the CRBA in Colombia to secure their American citizenship. But first, you’ll need their registro civil de nacimiento (birth certificate). If you haven’t done that yet, here’s my step-by-step guide

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Colombian Birth Registration: Your Step-by-Step Guide

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Registro Civil de Nacimiento  What You Need to Know Before Registering a Birth in Colombia Where to Register: Notaría vs. Registraduría in Colombia If at Least One Parent Is a Colombian Citizen If Both Parents Are Foreign Nationals on Visas Required Documents for Colombian Birth Registration Step-by-Step: The Registro Civil de Nacimiento Process Biometrics, Baby

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Navigating Pregnancy in Medellín: A Guide for Expecting Mothers

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When I first moved to Colombia, I was four months pregnant with my second child. Thankfully, I had some idea of the appointments I needed and what to expect after having my first child in Colorado. However, I still searched for resources on navigating pregnancy in Colombia. Now, having just had my third baby—my second

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