Receive Information and Tips about Colombia from Swedish Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Colombia is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Swedish compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Colombian culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Swedes in Colombia, living in Bogotá, Barranquilla, Calí and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofSwedes in Bogotá orSwedes in Medellin.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Swedish food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Swedish InterNations Community:

• Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Sweden in Colombia.
• Receive and share advice in our Colombia Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for köttbullar in Bogotá...
• Browse the InterNations Places database for Colombia to find institutions like the nearest Swedish embassy and many others.

From the cordilleras to the Orinoco River Basin, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Swedish expats in Colombia.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Swedes in Colombia

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Colombia. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Colombian bandeja paisa, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Bogotá's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip together with a group of fellow Swedes in Cali to visit the historical La Candelaria neighbourhood, Ciudad Perdida in the jungle, and other impressive landmarks across Colombia.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Sweden and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Hallå from our Swedes living in Colombia!