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Colombian family sold their home and travels South America in a converted bus called 'La Bestia'

30.05.2026 18:31 1 min 2 sources
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Colombian family sold their home and travels South America in a converted bus called 'La Bestia'
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The Jurado Leyton family from Colombia sold their house and business in Argentina, converted a 14-meter bus into a motorhome, and visited five to seven South American countries in 18 months. They 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 sources, the 14-meter vehicle is named 'La Bestia'.

In 18 months (a year and a half), the family visited Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. One source says seven countries were visited, another says five. The motorhome is equipped with bedrooms, two kitchens, a bathroom, a washing machine, solar panels, and water tanks.

The family plans to continue their journey to Alaska.

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

30.05.2026 infobae SPA

Colombian family travels South America in a converted bus

29.05.2026 La Patria SPA
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