Greg Bentz
Founder · 11 years living in Colombia
Guides by Greg Bentz
Nu Is Now in the U.S. What That Could Mean for Moving Money to Colombia
Nu's U.S. launch brings a new Colombia transfer corridor. Here is what is available now, what is planned, and where Bre-B fits today.
MoneyThe Best CDTs in Colombia in 2026: Real Rates, FOGAFIN Cover, and the Brand Trap
The CDT rates Colombia's financial regulator actually reports, not the advertised ones. Week of 26 August 2026, FOGAFIN cover, and the brand trap.
MoneyMejores CDT en Colombia 2026: tasas reales, FOGAFIN y la trampa de las marcas
Las tasas de CDT que reporta la Superintendencia Financiera, no las de la publicidad. Corte del 26 de agosto de 2026 y cobertura FOGAFIN.
SafetyPereira Earthquake: Where to Donate, What Is Open, and How to Get Help
Verified directory after the 10 August 2026 earthquake: collection points with real addresses, blood donation, money channels, and circulating scams.
SafetyTerremoto en Pereira: dónde donar, qué está abierto y cómo conseguir ayuda
Directorio verificado tras el terremoto del 10 de agosto de 2026: centros de acopio, donación de sangre, canales de dinero y estafas.
SafetyIs Cartagena Safe? An Honest Look (and the Calm Coast Locals Prefer)
Is Cartagena safe in 2026? The real risks are scams and petty crime, not the border-region violence behind the US advisory.
Safety¿Cartagena es segura? Una mirada honesta (y la costa tranquila que prefieren los locales)
¿Cartagena es segura en 2026? El riesgo real son las estafas y el hurto, no la violencia fronteriza que motiva la alerta de EE. UU.
CultureBrew Your Own Craft Beer in Pereira with 1516 Malta y Lúpulo
Spend four hours as a brewer in Pereira: 1516 Malta y Lúpulo's hands-on craft beer experience, guided tastings, and three packages from COP 121,516 per person.
CultureCerveceros por un día en Pereira: la experiencia de 1516 Malta y Lúpulo
Elabore su propia cerveza artesanal en Pereira con 1516 Malta y Lúpulo: cata guiada y tres planes desde COP 121,516 por persona.
World CupColombia's World Cup Is Over. For This Generation, It Was the Last One.
Colombia went out of the 2026 World Cup to Switzerland on penalties in the round of 16. The golden generation of James Rodríguez and David Ospina ends.
World CupEl Mundial de Colombia terminó. Para esta generación, fue el último.
Colombia quedó eliminada del Mundial 2026 ante Suiza por penales en octavos. La generación dorada de James Rodríguez y David Ospina llega a su fin.
SportsEl Clásico Añejo: Deportivo Cali vs Millonarios, Colombia's Oldest Grudge
Deportivo Cali against Millonarios is the Clásico Añejo, a rivalry born in the 1950s El Dorado golden age between two decorated Colombian clubs.
SportsEl Clásico Añejo: Deportivo Cali vs Millonarios, el rencor más viejo de Colombia
Deportivo Cali contra Millonarios es el Clásico Añejo, una rivalidad nacida en la época de El Dorado entre dos clubes laureados de Colombia.
SportsEl Clásico Bogotano: Millonarios vs Santa Fe, the Capital Derby
Millonarios against Independiente Santa Fe is the derby of Bogotá, two clubs sharing El Campín and the soul of the capital.
SportsEl Clásico Bogotano: Millonarios vs Santa Fe, el derbi de la capital
Millonarios contra Independiente Santa Fe es el derbi de Bogotá: dos clubes que comparten El Campín y el alma de la capital.
SportsEl Clásico Cafetero: Pereira vs Once Caldas, and the Bridge to Dosquebradas
The Coffee Triangle derby between Deportivo Pereira and Once Caldas is one of Colombia's most underrated and volatile rivalries.
SportsEl Clásico Cafetero: Pereira vs Once Caldas, y el puente a Dosquebradas
El derbi del Eje Cafetero entre Deportivo Pereira y Once Caldas es una de las rivalidades más subestimadas y volátiles de Colombia.
SportsEl Clásico Costeño: Junior vs Unión Magdalena, the Caribbean Derby
Junior de Barranquilla against Unión Magdalena is the Clásico Costeño, the derby of Colombia's Caribbean coast: Barranquilla against Santa Marta.
SportsEl Clásico Costeño: Junior vs Unión Magdalena, el derbi del Caribe
Junior de Barranquilla contra Unión Magdalena es el Clásico Costeño, el derbi de la costa Caribe colombiana: Barranquilla contra Santa Marta.
SportsEl Clásico de las Estrellas: Millonarios vs América de Cali
Millonarios against América de Cali is the Clásico de las Estrellas, blue against red, Bogotá against Cali. How to see it.
SportsEl Clásico de las Estrellas: Millonarios vs América de Cali
Millonarios contra América de Cali es el Clásico de las Estrellas, el cruce de dos de los clubes más glamorosos y laureados de Colombia.
SportsEl Clásico de las Multitudes: Atlético Nacional vs América de Cali
Atlético Nacional against América de Cali is the Clásico de las Multitudes, green against red, Medellín against Cali. How to see it.
SportsEl Clásico de las Multitudes: Atlético Nacional vs América de Cali
Atlético Nacional contra América de Cali es el Clásico de las Multitudes, verde contra rojo, Medellín contra Cali. Cómo verlo.
SportsEl Clásico Paisa: How to See Nacional vs Medellín, and Where to Sit
Atlético Nacional vs Independiente Medellín at the Atanasio Girardot is one of South America's great derbies. How to buy tickets and where to sit.
SportsEl Clásico Paisa: cómo ver Nacional vs Medellín, y dónde sentarse
Atlético Nacional contra Independiente Medellín en el Atanasio Girardot es uno de los grandes clásicos de Suramérica. Cómo comprar boletas y dónde sentarse.
SportsEl Clásico Vallecaucano: América vs Deportivo Cali, the Class War of Cali
América de Cali against Deportivo Cali is Colombia's class derby: a century of resentment split across two clubs and one city.
SportsEl Clásico Vallecaucano: América vs Deportivo Cali, la guerra de clases de Cali
América de Cali contra Deportivo Cali es el clásico de clases de Colombia: un siglo de rencor entre dos clubes y una sola ciudad.
SportsColombian Football Explained: Leagues, Cups, and How the Season Actually Works
A plain-language guide to Colombian football for foreigners: the BetPlay league, the two-tournaments-a-year format, promotion, relegation and cups.
SportsEl fútbol colombiano explicado: ligas, copas y cómo funciona la temporada
Guía clara del fútbol colombiano para extranjeros: Liga BetPlay, formato de dos torneos al año, ascensos, descensos y copas nacionales.
CultureCorralejas de Tolú: Inside Colombia's Wildest, and Possibly Last, Bull Festival
What the corralejas of Santiago de Tolú are, why they are dangerous, why Colombia is about to ban them, and how to experience one safely.
CultureCorralejas de Tolú: por dentro de la fiesta brava más salvaje, y quizá la última, de Colombia
Qué son las corralejas de Santiago de Tolú, por qué son peligrosas, por qué Colombia está a punto de prohibirlas y cómo vivirlas de forma segura.
SportsHow to Go to a Football Game in Colombia: Tickets, Seats, and What to Expect
A practical guide for foreigners: buying tickets, real costs in pesos, which section to sit in, what to bring, and staying safe.
SportsCómo ir a un partido de fútbol en Colombia: boletas, tribunas y qué esperar
Guía práctica para extranjeros: comprar boletas, costos reales en pesos, en qué tribuna sentarse, qué llevar y cómo estar seguro.
SportsThe Superclásico: Atlético Nacional vs Millonarios, Colombia's Biggest Game
Atlético Nacional against Millonarios is the closest thing Colombian football has to a national clásico: Medellín against Bogotá.
SportsEl Superclásico: Atlético Nacional vs Millonarios, el partido más grande de Colombia
Atlético Nacional contra Millonarios es lo más parecido a un clásico nacional: Medellín contra Bogotá, los dos clubes más grandes del país.
World CupColombia Beats Uzbekistan 3-1 in World Cup 2026 Debut: Goals, Group K Standings, and What's Next
Colombia opened the 2026 World Cup with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan at Estadio Azteca. Goals from Muñoz, Díaz and Campaz put them top of Group K.
World CupColombia vence 3-1 a Uzbekistán en su debut en el Mundial 2026: goles, tabla del Grupo K y lo que viene
Colombia abrió el Mundial 2026 con victoria 3-1 sobre Uzbekistán en el Estadio Azteca. Goles de Muñoz, Díaz y Campaz. Líder del Grupo K.
World CupWhere to Watch the World Cup 2026 in Colombia: Channels, Streaming, and From Abroad
Free-to-air on Caracol and RCN, full coverage on DSports and DGO, the streaming apps, and kickoff times in Colombian time.
World CupDónde ver el Mundial 2026 en Colombia: canales, streaming y desde el exterior
Señal abierta en Caracol y RCN, cobertura completa en DSports y DGO, apps de streaming y horarios en hora colombiana.
Getting AroundFollowing Colombia to Mexico and the USA: a 2026 World Cup Fan Travel Guide
Visa rules, not airfare, stop most fans. The US B1/B2 visa versus Mexico's visa-free entry, and flight and bus costs to Guadalajara.
Getting AroundCómo seguir a Colombia a México y Estados Unidos: guía de viaje para hinchas del Mundial 2026
Las reglas de visa, no el tiquete, frenan a la mayoría. La visa B1/B2 de EE. UU. frente a la entrada sin visa a México.
MoneyHow to Shop Amazon Prime Day 2026 from Colombia
Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs June 23 to 26. Shop from Colombia with the local Prime membership at COP 24,900 monthly and free US delivery.
MoneyCómo comprar en Amazon Prime Day 2026 desde Colombia
El Amazon Prime Day 2026 es del 23 al 26 de junio. Compre desde Colombia con la membresía Prime local de COP 24.900/mes y envío gratis desde EE. UU.
SafetyIs Colombia Safe in 2026? An Honest Region-by-Region Guide for Visitors and Expats
US State Department advisory levels, real homicide numbers for Medellín, Bogotá and Cartagena, risks like scopolamine, and a safety checklist.
World CupColombia's 2026 World Cup Squad: Full 26-Player Roster, Group K Draw, and What Expats Need to Know
Néstor Lorenzo's official 26-man Colombia squad for the 2026 World Cup. James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz, Group K opponents, and where to watch.
SafetyColombia Election Weekend May 30 to June 1, 2026: Dry Law and Border Closures Explained
Ley seca, the Rumichaca bridge closure with Ecuador, and what expats and tourists need to know for Colombia's May 31 presidential election.
FamilyColombia's Permanent Minor Travel Permit (Permiso Permanente)
How the Escritura Pública gives your child blanket exit authorization until age 18. Setup, costs, the 30-day vigencia rule, and 2026 edge cases.
CitiesEl Tour de La Ferro: Pereira's Community-Run Mural Corridor at the Airport Entrance
Community-led art and music walking tour five minutes from Pereira's Matecaña airport, backed by the Ministerio de Comercio and FONTUR.
SafetyBuying and Selling in Colombia: Marketplace Culture, the 'What Is Your Minimum Price' Rule, and the Scams That Will Drain Your Bank Account
How Colombians negotiate on Facebook Marketplace, MercadoLibre, and HeyColombia, and the fake-transfer-screenshot scam that locks you out of your bank account.
Getting AroundSpirit Airlines Is Shutting Down: What It Means for Flights to Colombia
Spirit Airlines ceased all operations on May 2, 2026. What it means for the 7 Colombian cities it served, refunds, and which airlines fill the gap.
SafetyIs Prostitution Legal in Colombia? 2026 Sex Tourism Laws Explained
Prostitution between consenting adults is legal in Colombia, but 2026 enforcement is aggressive: a May 2026 Supreme Court ruling and airport entry denials.
SafetyViolence Surges Across Colombia Weeks Before Presidential Election
FARC dissident factions launched coordinated attacks across Cauca and Valle del Cauca in late April 2026. What happened and what expats should do.
VisasColombia's 2025-2026 Visa Crackdown: What Changed and What It Means for Expats
Colombia tightened visa requirements since late 2025 with higher income thresholds, stricter document checks, and a crackdown on perpetual tourist visa runs.
CitiesBogota Metro Line 1 Construction Progress: 80% Complete (2026 Update)
Bogota Metro Line 1 reached 80.37 percent as of June 2026, with 16 km of viaduct built and 14 of 30 trains in the country.
Daily LifeLearning Spanish in Colombia: Schools, Apps, and Why Colombian Spanish Is Easier
Why Colombian Spanish is considered the clearest in Latin America, the best language schools and tutors, which apps work, and immersion strategies.
Daily LifeBringing Your Dog or Cat to Colombia: ICA Requirements and Airline Rules
Complete process for bringing dogs or cats to Colombia: ICA import paperwork, health certificates, vaccinations, airline policies, and costs.
Daily LifeRenting an Apartment in Colombia: Scams, Deposits, and How to Actually Find One
Where to search, how deposits and fiadores work, the estrato system, furnished versus unfurnished, and the scams that target foreigners.
CitiesMedellin vs Bogota: An Honest Comparison for Expats Who Cannot Decide
Weather, cost of living, nightlife, safety, transportation and culture compared honestly between Colombia's two biggest expat destinations.
MoneyHow Much Money Do You Actually Need to Retire in Colombia in 2026
Real monthly budgets at three spending tiers, broken down by rent, healthcare, food and transportation, and why $1000-a-month claims mislead.
SafetyTayrona National Park Closed in February 2026: What Happened and What to Do Instead
Tayrona National Park shut down in February 2026 with no announced reopening date due to armed group threats. How to check status and alternatives.
MoneyColombia's 23% Minimum Wage Hike: Why Expats Should Pay Attention
Colombia raised the minimum wage by 23 percent for 2026, changing visa thresholds, rent, domestic help costs and your monthly budget.