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Colombian family sold their home and travels South America in a converted bus

30.06.2026 01:16 1 min 2 sources
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Colombian family sold their home and travels South America in a converted bus
Original source: La Patria

In Brief

The Jurado Leyton family from Colombia sold their property in Argentina and converted a bus into a motorhome. In a year and a half, they visited five to seven South American countries and plan to reach Alaska.

The Colombian Jurado Leyton family sold their home and business in Argentina to buy a bus and convert it into a motorhome. According to some sources, they visited five countries, according to others — seven: Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

The 14-meter bus, named "La Bestia", is equipped with bedrooms, two kitchens, a bathroom, a washing machine, solar panels, and water tanks. The family has been traveling for 18 months.

The family plans to continue their journey and reach Alaska.

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Colombian family sold their home and travels South America in a motorhome

30.05.2026 infobae SPA Original source

Colombian family travels South America in a converted bus

29.05.2026 La Patria SPA Original source

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