buyer’s Guide to Guatapé

Invest in Guatapé Property With Total Confidence

Our free English-language guide shows you the safest areas, real costs,

and step-by-step buying process in Colombia’s most scenic town.

6.2%

Land appreciation in Oriente Antioqueño

30.1%

Jump in housing sales in Antioquia in 1H 2025

3.7 Million

Visitors to Guatapé last year

Inside Your Free Guide

Discover the exact steps, costs, and safeguards foreigners use to buy property in Guatapé with confidence.

The Safe Buying Process

From offer to registry — the exact path every foreigner must follow.


You’ll learn:

  • Timeline: offer → notary → registry

  • Documents you’ll need at each stage

  • Title checks (ownership, liens, utilities)

👉 You won’t get burned if you follow this.

The Real Costs

Know exactly what to budget — no surprises later.


You’ll learn:

  • Closing costs (≈1.5–2%) with a 400M COP example

  • Ongoing costs: predial, HOA, utilities

  • Where buyers overspend (and how to avoid it)

👉 You’ll know exactly how much to budget.

Legal & Trust Factors

How to make sure your purchase is safe and verified.


You’ll learn:

  • Why La Lonja/MLS matters for foreigners

  • Role of attorney + notary (what each protects)

  • Spotting “handshake deals” and fake listings

👉 We only show verified properties — no scams.

Lifestyle vs Investment

Choose the property type that matches your goals.


You’ll learn:

  • Lakefront, in-town, or land — trade-offs

  • What tends to appreciate faster vs. rent better

  • Simple decision framework to avoid regret

👉 You’ll know what’s smartest for your goals.

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Does This Sound Familiar?

  • Worried about titles, scams, or overpaying?

  • Struggling with contracts in Spanish?

  • Unsure of closing costs until it’s too late?

  • Not sure which properties actually appreciate?

This guide shows you the safeguards in English — so you buy with confidence.

Why Buyers Trust Green mango

At Green Mango Real Estate, we run GuatapeProperties.com, the only English-first property site dedicated to this market. As members of La Lonja de Propiedad Raíz de Medellín y Antioquia (the official MLS board), every property we show is verified and legal. With bilingual guidance and trusted legal partners, you can invest safely in Colombia’s most scenic lake town.

MLS-Verified Listings

All properties are pulled directly from La Lonja’s MLS — no fake ads or unverified posts.

Guided in English

From your first call to closing day, every step is explained in clear, fluent English.

Market-Backed Insights

We rely on regional data — like La Lonja’s +6.2% appreciation in 2024 — to guide your decisions.

Real feedback

What Buyers Are Saying

“Everything Explained in English”

“The guide showed us where to look and what to expect. We found the perfect villa on the water.” – David, USA

“I Finally Understood the Real Costs”

“It broke down everything — taxes, notary, HOA fees — so we knew exactly what to budget for lakefront.” – Anna, Germany

“Trustworthy & Professional”

“The data in the guide convinced me to buy on the water instead of in town. Best decision we made.” – Mark, Canada

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STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand buying abroad can feel uncertain — here are clear answers to common questions foreigners ask before starting.

Can foreigners buy lakefront property in Guatapé?

Yes. Foreigners have the same property rights as Colombians, including waterfront homes.

What are the real costs of a lakefront home?

Expect around 4–5% closing costs plus HOA, maintenance, and utilities. The guide breaks this down.

How do I avoid scams with waterfront property?

By using MLS-verified listings and trusted notaries. The guide explains how.

Can property qualify me for a Colombian visa?

Yes — if you invest over the government’s minimum threshold (around 350M–400M COP), you may qualify for an Investor Visa. The guide explains the requirements and process.

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