What are the most rewarding aspects of retiring in Medellin?
We asked retirees what they find the most rewarding about retiring in Medellin. They wrote...
"Fresh air, healthy, preservative free food, excellent health care, a warm, happy extended family, low cost of living index, beautiful scenery, a safer environment without so many guns and terrorist events," explained one expat living in Medellin, Colombia.
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CitizenMIt's impossible to confuse citizenM with any other hotel. We don't look or sound like anyone else. Bold, vibrant, and artistic - that's us. Our rooms cater to modern travelers - enormous ultra-comfortable beds, unlimited free Wi-Fi and 24/7 food and drinks always waiting at canteenM. And best of all, our ambassadors are every guest's best friend.
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"We have so many more friends than we had in the US. We are much more relaxed. Our marital relationship is better than it has ever been. We don't need or want a car. We feel very safe. We are working to establish a new English speaking church specifically for Expats," said another expat in Medellin, Colombia.
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What are the most rewarding aspects of retiring in Medellin?
If you live in Medellin, newcomers to Medellin would love to hear your answer to this question.

