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Workation in Colombia

Colombia is six to seven hours behind German time depending on the season. Medellín has the best-known nomad neighbourhood, Bogotá is the capital and business hub, and Cartagena and Santa Marta are on the Caribbean.

Places
15
Avg. living & housing / month
~950 €
estimated, average across all places
Avg. internet
47 Mbit/s
Best workation score
82/100
Medellin

Entry

90 days visa-free

Check-Mig registration 72 h before entry and exit. Extendable once by 90 days. Partial travel warning.

Applies to German citizens with a passport, short stays. Check with the Foreign Office before you travel. Source: German Federal Foreign Office, checked Oct 2026

All places in Colombia

Sorted by workation score. Monthly climate, coworking and sources are on each place's page.

The ring shows the workation score from 0 to 100: the fuller it is, the better the place suits a workation.

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Medellin
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
CityNatureNightlife

Medellin🇨🇴

Colombia·MDE
82
Internet50 Mbps
Cost/month1,100 €
Climate17° Nov
Bogota
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
CityMountainsCulture

Bogota🇨🇴

Colombia·BOG
72
Internet55 Mbps
Cost/month1,000 €
Climate14° Nov
Cartagena
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
CityBeachHistoric

Cartagena🇨🇴

Colombia·CTG
72
Internet45 Mbps
Cost/month1,200 €
Climate28° Nov
Barranquilla
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
CityCultureNature

Barranquilla🇨🇴

Colombia·BAQ
68
Internet40 Mbps
Cost/month900 €
Climate27° Nov
Cali
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
CityNightlifeCulture

Cali🇨🇴

Colombia·CLO
68
Internet50 Mbps
Cost/month900 €
Climate21° Nov
Santa Marta
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
BeachNatureBudget

Santa Marta🇨🇴

Colombia·SMR
66
Internet50 Mbps
Cost/month1,000 €
Climate28° Nov
Bucaramanga
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
CityBudgetAdventure

Bucaramanga🇨🇴

Colombia·BGA
60
Internet80 Mbps
Cost/month900 €
Climate22° Nov
Manizales
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
MountainsCityBudget

Manizales🇨🇴

Colombia·MZL
60
Internet80 Mbps
Cost/month900 €
Climate14° Nov
Guatapé
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
NatureRelaxedAdventure

Guatapé🇨🇴

Colombia·MDE
55
Internet50 Mbps
Cost/month900 €
Climate17° Nov
Salento
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
MountainsNatureRelaxed

Salento🇨🇴

Colombia·PEI
55
Internet30 Mbps
Cost/month900 €
Climate16° Nov
Barichara
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
HistoricRelaxedNature

Barichara🇨🇴

Colombia·BGA
52
Internet40 Mbps
Cost/month900 €
Climate20° Nov
Palomino
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
BeachRelaxedNature

Palomino🇨🇴

Colombia·SMR
52
Internet30 Mbps
Cost/month900 €
Climate26° Nov
Minca
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
NatureMountainsRelaxed

Minca🇨🇴

Colombia·SMR
50
Internet30 Mbps
Cost/month900 €
Climate23° Nov
Jardín
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
NatureRelaxedHistoric

Jardín🇨🇴

Colombia·EOH
48
Internet40 Mbps
Cost/month850 €
Climate18° Nov
Villa de Leyva
BOARDING PASSfrom DE
HistoricRelaxedNature

Villa de Leyva🇨🇴

Colombia·BOG
48
Internet30 Mbps
Cost/month1,000 €
Climate16° Nov

Workation stays & providers in Colombia

Coliving, coworking retreats and stays with offers in Colombia. Prices and dates are on each provider's page.

Frequently asked questions about a workation in Colombia

How many workation places in Colombia does WorkationBase list?

15 places. The highest rated are Medellin, Bogota, and Cartagena.

How much does a workation in Colombia cost?

Estimated living and housing costs average around €950 per month. The cheapest is Jardín at about €850, the most expensive Cartagena at about €1,200.

How good is the internet for a workation in Colombia?

On average 47 Mbit/s across the places we track. Fastest: Bucaramanga with 80 Mbit/s.

Do I need a visa for a workation in Colombia?

For Germans: 90 days visa-free. Check-Mig registration 72 h before entry and exit. Extendable once by 90 days. Partial travel warning. Whether and how long you may work there also depends on your employer, social security and tax law.

Guide: taxes on a workation

Workation in other countries

Data: WorkationBase, as of 09/2026. Sources and details on each place's page.