David Steckenreiter

Coming from the northern climes, I can recall the appeal that retiring to Florida and Arizona had to the peers of my parents and grandparents. Oh the thrill of spending five or six…
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Across the river, to the west of the popular sector of El Poblado, lies the neighbourhood of Laureles Medellin.  This strata 5 area of Medellin is becoming a popular place  for…
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Louis-Michel Aury was born (approximately) in 1788 in the Parisian suburb of Montrouge. At an early age he entered Napoleon´s navy and was stationed on a French island in the West…
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Fernando Botero Angulo was born in 1932 in Medellin, Colombia, Botero became interested in painting at an early age. He was influenced by the Baroque style of the colonial churches and…
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In 2013, Medellin was named the Most Innovative City of the Year having been selected from a listed of over 200 cities compiled by the Urban Land Institute. Medellin is a Winner…
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SISBEN In Colombia there are three types of health care. The first does not apply to foreigners living or visiting the country. This system is called SISBEN and it is a free…
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Doing business in Colombia made easier Over the past 4 years the World bank has reported a number of changes  that have made doing business in Colombia easier. In 2010 - A…
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The Wanderings of the Lanes.  Transitioning from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico to Medellin, Colombia by Pat and Lynn Lane             While originally thinking we would retire in…
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One short piece on Jean Laffite could never do him justice. There are so many myths and romanticized tales that almost two hundred years later it is difficult to discern what is fact…
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If you intend to be working in Colombia you must have a work visa to do so. There is no law which prevents the recruitment of foreign workers but the employer must ensure that the…
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The Granadilla or Passiflora ligularis is a member of the plant species in the genus Passiflora. It is found throughout the Andes Mountains in the regions of Venezuela, Bolivia and…
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Popayan Known as La Ciudad Blanca or the White City, Popayan (Popayán) is located in southwest Colombia between the Western and Central Mountain Ranges. It is the capital of the…
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Considering what to do and where to go for your summer vacation? Why not take time to smell the roses and visit one of the most incredibly beautiful and welcoming cities to be found…
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Although Colombia has been a melting pot of cultures, predominately Africans, Indigenous and Europeans, the majority of the people have a European/North American appearance. Unless you…
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The Folkloric Ballet of Antioquia, el Ballet Folklorico de Antioquia  - was founded in Medellin (1991) by Albeiro Roland Penagos.  Since then it has grown to be one of the foremost…
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Many people come to Colombia in search of the Colonial architecture of Spain.  Approximately 80 kms. to the north of Medellin, you will find the charming but bustling city of Santa Fe…
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Come Celebrate in Fashion !  Colombia’s Fashion Extravaganza
 Marks its 28th Anniversary. Imagine Medellin, Colombia—an amazingly beautiful city in its own right—a city already…
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The Easiest Way To Get A Colombian Visa by David Steckenreiter Medellin Real Estate Agent (We have updated information for August of 2016 on buying Colombia real estate for a…
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The humble Guava or Guayaba fruit is a remarkable plant. This green or yellow coloured fruit is a storehouse of vitamin A.B and C as well as a large variety of antioxidants. There are…
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The National Geographic lists Medellin as one of the top 10  cities in the world to view Christmas lights -  and for 2014  the city, once again has gone over the top with their display.…
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