Looking for American Expats in Medellin?

Thinking about moving to Medellín as an American? These pros and cons come from the InterNations Expat Insider survey, in which thousands of expats around the world share what they like and don't like about life abroad each year. Country-level percentages aren't broken out for Medellín, so the points below reflect what US American expats there wrote in their own words.

• The weather is the number-one draw. An eternal-spring climate is what Americans mention most — the city's famous year-round mild temperatures.

• It's affordable and easy to get around. A low cost of living and excellent transport (with no need for a car) come up again and again.

• Healthcare and food impress. Americans single out manageable, quality healthcare and fresh, good food, well above what they'd afford back home.

• The setting is beautiful. Natural beauty, greenery, and a diverse, welcoming culture round out the appeal.

• Air quality and traffic disappoint. Pollution and congestion are the most common complaints, and Americans wish the city were more pedestrian-friendly.

• Safety takes awareness. Crime and insecurity come up as a real consideration in daily life.

• The city feels busier and grubbier over time. Graffiti, noise from local bars, and a general sense of city grime wear on some.

• Paperwork for residency and property is hard. Legal steps to live there, and buying or renting property, come up as recurring hurdles.

For Americans, Medellín offers a spring-like climate, affordability, good healthcare, and easy transport in a beautiful setting. The trade-offs are air quality, traffic, and safety awareness. It's a favourite with remote workers and retirees who value climate and value over big-city polish.

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

• Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Medellin and connect with others.
• Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Medellin.
• Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Medellin and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Medellin Community today!

Our Medellin community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Medellin’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow American expats to discover the cordilleras. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from the United States of America in your local community and meet Americans in Colombia in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Americans living in Medellin!