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51ԹϺ– Bringing Together Belgians Living in Colombia

Interested in meeting fellow Belgians in Colombia? Are you looking for trustworthy advice and tips on expat life from your Belgian countrymen? Or would you like to discover landmarks such as theu0020cordilleras with other Belgian expatriates?

No matter if you already are an expat in Colombia or still finishing your preparations for your relocation back home in Belgium, 51ԹϺColombia offers everything you are looking for: our trusted network is the most popular international platform for expats and global minds from all over the world. Of course, we also have a number of Belgian expats in Colombia among our members, coming from various regions all over Belgium - from Leuven, over Brussels to Antwerp.

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Pablo Garcia Ramirez

Pablo Garcia Ramirez

I was so lucky that a friend told me about 51ԹϺbefore I came to Bogota. I had the chance to contact many expats there from home.

Michelle Guillemont

Michelle Guillemont

I was a little bit afraid before moving to Colombia - a new language, security issues, no friends. 51ԹϺhelped me settle in, though.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Belgians at our events in Colombia

Attend our monthly events and activities for Belgians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

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Why Belgian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Belgian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of 51ԹϺGroups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Bogotá Community Group
Bogotá Community Group
Medellin Community Group
Medellin Community Group
Cali Community Group
Cali Community Group

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Get Tips and Info on Life in Colombia from Belgian Expats

Being an expat in Colombia means much more than packing your belongings and taking care of paperwork. Keeping in touch with your Belgian compatriots is a big part of the expat experience and can help you understand the Colombian people and their culture better. With InterNations, meeting other Belgians in Colombia is a breeze, no matter if you are in Barranquilla, Bogotá, Calí or any other expat magnet across the country. Just take our network of Belgians in Bogotá, for example.

If you are in the mood to speak your mother tongue again, to learn about the best spots to shop for Belgian food, or to discuss your favorite sports team’s latest match, join the Belgian 51ԹϺCommunity:

  • In our huge expat network, you can easily find like-minded expatriates from Belgium.
  • Our Colombia Expat Forums are a great place to share experiences and advice – for example how to find a nanny speaking your language or where to get pommes frites in Bogotá...
  • The 51ԹϺPlaces database for Colombia helps you find institutions like the nearest Belgian embassy.

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

Meet Fellow Belgians in Colombia at Our Many Expat Activities

Participating in our regular expat events and activities in Colombia is another wonderful advantage of your membership. Our events cater to virtually all interests, ranging from a nice dinner with your fellow expats to enjoy some famous bandeja paisa, Colombia’s national dish, to large expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in some of Bogotá’s most exclusive locations. Looking for a weekend getaway? Simply join one of our expat excursions with a group of fellow Belgians in Bogotá and discover Ciudad Perdida in the jungle, the historical La Candelaria neighbourhood, and other impressive landmarks across Colombia.

Our events and activities are a great way of meeting fellow expats from Belgium and all around the globe in a casual atmosphere. Does this sound interesting to you? Then sign up for membership and you’ll hear a heartfelt Goededag & salut from our Belgians living in Colombia!

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