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OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- SAN ANDRES/PROVIDENCE
by Sport Diver Staff
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LIVE THE LIFE:

Before planning a move to any new country, extensive research will make everything go a lot smoother. In Colombia, there is much to consider before taking the plunge to live there permanently. Some parts of the country suffer from internal conflicts, and may pose certain concerns for foreigners. Other areas are more stable, and may offer exactly what you're looking for. On the islands of San Andres and Providence, the climate is tropical, the temperature ranges from 70 to 84 and the diving is spectacular year-round making it a definite possibility on your "living on a Caribbean island" short list. The issue here, though, is the language barrier and understanding government and banking regulations.

 


COLOMBIA REAL ESTATE GUIDE

Owning property and investing in Colombian businesses involves registration, transfer of funds to the Central Bank, and more. Resources are few and far between for finding out about owning property in Colombia for U.S. citizens, so the best advice is to investigate on your own, consult a bi-lingual real estate attorney or broker familiar with doing business in Colombia, or try some of the resources listed below:

Note: While we've done our best to verify that these websites and resources are legitimate, www.sportdiver.com and Sport Diver magazine cannot be held liable for information obtained from these sources. Each individual is responsible for verifying any information obtained through this or any other website.

San Andres/Providence Real Estate Resources:

 

Disclaimer: The information and resources listed here are deemed correct at the time of publishing and are not an endorsement nor do they reflect the opinions of Sport Diver magazine and the PADI Diving Society or Bonnier Corporation.

 

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