All adopted children must have a medical examination performed by one of the Embassy's panel physicians before an immigrant visa can be issued. New parents can rest assured that Colombia's cities have a sophisticated line of baby products and many items are available locally. Baby clothes in Colombia are well made and not expensive. Clothes are original in design and are often woven of nice quality wool. A large selection of accommodations is available, and the final choice may be easier to make after your arrival in Colombia.
Taxis are plentiful and inexpensive in Colombia.
For your security, however, you may wish to call ahead for cabs from the many recognized cab companies, rather than hail a taxi on the street. There is usually a small charge for this service in addition to what the meter reads. The numbers for these companies may be found in the telephone directory. Any standard U.S. electrical appliance you choose to bring will run well.