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7 Of The Most Beautiful Heritage Towns In Colombia

7 Of Colombia’s Most Beautiful Heritage Towns

There’s no shortage of colourful and vibrant towns in Colombia to visit. But here are seven of the most beautiful you simply can’t afford to miss
The Archaeological Wonders Of San Agustin

The Archaeological Wonders Of San Agustin

The stunning Archaeological Park of San Agustin, Colombia is a UNESCO World Heritage site that can be visited on foot, horseback and by jeep. Or all three!
How To Explore The Best Of Villa De Leyva

An Encounter With The Guambiano People Of Silvia

As one of Colombia’s 17 Heritage Towns, Villa de Leyva is a plethora of cobblestoned streets, whitewashed buildings and red roofs – but that’s not all
6 Sublime Wild Camping Spots In Argentina And Chile

How To Explore The Best Of Villa De Leyva

One of Colombia’s 17 Heritage Towns, Villa de Leyva is a plethora of cobblestoned streets, whitewashed buildings and red rooftops – go now!

Salamina & The Samaria Valley: Colombia's Best Kept Secret

Salamina & The Samaria Valley: Colombia’s Best Kept Secret

With a sublime mountain setting and access to scenery that rivals the Cocora Valley, Salamina is a visual treat – yet few foreign visitors actually go there
Why Historic Barichara Is Colombia's Perfect Pueblo

Why Historic Barichara Is Colombia’s Perfect Pueblo

Perched on the edge of a canyon in the fabulous Santander region, Barichara is a cobblestoned gem – and quite possibly our favourite place in Colombia
How To Explore Mongúi And The World's Most Beautiful Páramo

How To Explore Mongúi And The World’s Most Beautiful Páramo

High up in the Colombian Andes, Monguí is a heritage town that sits beneath the gorgeous and other-worldly Páramo de Ocetá – here’s how to explore them both
La Playa De Belén: Off The Beaten Track In Colombia

Off The Beaten Track In La Playa De Belén

La Playa de Belén doesn’t feature in most people’s Colombia travel plans – but for those who like to follow a path less trodden, it’s an unexpected delight
10 Things To Know About Mompox, Colombia's Forgotten Colonial Gem

10 Things To Know About Mompox, Colombia’s Forgotten Colonial Gem

The rise and fall of Mompox is one of Colombia’s great riches to rags stories – but after decades of isolation, this backwater gem is now ready to explore
Colourful Cartagena: A Travel Guide In Photos

Colourful Cartagena: A Travel Guide In Photos

Cartagena’s historic centre is a photographer’s dream with its multi-coloured buildings, fabulous street art and blue skies – here’s our photographic guide
12 Of The Best Things To Do In Médellin

12 Of The Best Things To Do In Medellín

Once the murder capital of the world, Medellín is now reinventing itself as one of Latin America’s most dynamic cities – here’s our guide to Colombia’s rising star
Exploring Guatapé, Colombia's Most Colourful Pueblo

Exploring Guatapé, Colombia’s Most Colourful Pueblo

In a country famed for its colourful pueblos, Guatapé in Colombia is probably the granddaddy of them all – here’s how to get the most out of your visit
The Inspirational Street Art Of Comuna 13, Medellín

The Inspirational Street Art Of Comuna 13, Medellín

Until recently, one of Colombia’s most violent neighbourhoods, Comuna 13 is reinventing itself through its street art and bringing in tourism along the way
How To Spend The Perfect Weekend In Jardín

How To Spend A Weekend In Jardín

Just a three-hour bus ride from Medellín, the beautiful pueblo town of Jardin, Colombia is a colourful, atmospheric and relatively unknown gem
What To Expect From The Free Medellin Walking Tour

What To Expect From The Free Medellín Walking Tour

To help us orientate ourselves with the city, we joined a free Medellin walking tour of the Centro area with Real City Tours – here’s what we learned

Housesitting in Colombia

What is housesitting?

Housesitting is becoming more popular in Colombia – particularly in and around Medellín, as more ex-pats from North America and Europe settle there.

Basically, it’s an exchange of services between volunteers (housesitters) and homeowners, whereby the sitters are on site to look after the owners’ pets and provide security for their home while they’re away for a period of time. In return, the sitters typically enjoy rent-free accommodation.

Usually, the cost of utilities such as gas and electricity, are covered by the host, too. So, for the housesitter, any financial commitment is normally limited to transportation and living costs. Where a financial contribution is required by the host it’s usually stipulated as such in their listing.

For more information, you can read our extensive guide to the world of housesitting.

Get started with Trusted Housesitters

Most newcomers to housesitting get started by registering with one of the main online platforms. The largest of those is Trusted Housesitters who have thousands of opportunities across the world listed at any one time. We’re members, too. And, if you’re interested in registering yourself, we can offer a 25% discount on your first year’s subscription via this direct link.

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