Question 1

What is Nomad Barrio?

Accepted Answer

Nomad Barrio is your trusted platform in Medellín, helping digital nomads and expats find furnished, medium-term rentals (1–12 months). We specialize in fiador-free properties and offer secure payment protection to help protect against rental scams.

Question 2

How is Nomad Barrio different from Airbnb?

Accepted Answer

Nomad Barrio specializes in medium-term rentals (1–12 months) with no fiador requirement, unlike Airbnb's short-term tourist stays. We aggregate local furnished Medellín listings from various sources, don't charge booking fees, and offer optional secure payment protection. You communicate directly with property owners or agents.

Question 3

What is a fiador and do I need one?

Accepted Answer

A fiador is a Colombian property-owning guarantor required for most traditional rentals in Colombia. It's difficult for expats to arrange. All Nomad Barrio listings are fiador-free, meaning you don't need a local guarantor to rent.

Question 4

How does the secure payment protection work?

Accepted Answer

Our optional secure payment service holds your first payment plus a 6% fee until 2 days after you move in. If the property matches the listing and is legitimate, the agent is paid on day 3. If there are issues, contact us within 2 days for investigation and potential full refund.

Question 5

Which neighborhoods in Medellín do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We have listings throughout Medellín, with popular concentrations in El Poblado, Laureles, and Envigado. These areas are favored by digital nomads and expats for their safety, amenities, and infrastructure.