Mobile internet setup

Claro or Movistar fiber in a modern apartment

Ask for a current speed test and router location; some buildings advertise internet but use weak shared setups.

Best way to fly in

Bucaramanga’s airport connects well domestically, especially through Bogotá.

International travel usually requires Bogotá, Medellín, or Panama connections, so leave buffer time on long-haul routes.

Travel insurance

International insurance with Colombia private clinic coverage is recommended.

Private care is affordable compared with the U.S., but insurance helps with emergencies and specialist treatment.

Best first week plan

Chicamocha Canyon, Cabecera cafes, parks, paragliding near Ruitoque, Santander food, Barichara weekend trips