Places to travel to in South America on a low budget?
I want to go to South America and use my Spanish after I graduate university, but I don't know which country to go to. I would want to go to Buenos Aires although I hear Argentina is expensive, as is Chile. Basically I want to spend a month in a country with good sights, food, women. I'm not looking for luxury treatment though, I am but a humble student!
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Hi Melody Nocturna. I am from Argentina. Like you know Argentina is very special because it has different landscapes. The north, east, west and south ...all of them are different. Buenos Aires is a multicultural city. Music, people, food, arts, sports...all in it... Don´t worry for the money....Buenos Aires can help you. :D
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Medellin is a great option as well in terms of comfotable living, great weather and nice people
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Take a look at Central America. If you are in the US, it is less expensive to get here and offers everything on your list, plus. Panama, Costa Rica, and Belize are a bit expensive, but you can travel the other countries on a pittance.
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Ecuador is the best place to live and travel in South America. I have 20 years traveling South America. Cuenca Ecuador is the best city in my opinion in Ecuador. There is a lot of into on the site: www.live-in-ecuador.com
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Well, when you compare South America to popular destinations in Europe, all the countries are relatively expensive. It also depends on what you're interested in. South America is a large continent with a variety of natural regions, cultural aspects, and of course, history. I personally would cross out Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana -- these are fascinating countries, but I wouldn't recommend them for first-timers of South America. Venezuela has a great culture, but a leader that simply makes it hard for his country to grow. The other three just don't have a lot of tourist infrastructure (they're best for the seasoned traveler). COLOMBIA is a fascinating country. The news often focuses on the drug-related issues, but that's more of the South, not of the main points of interest in the country. Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, etc. are all worthy places with astonishing surrounding areas. One thing I like about Colombia is how it's almost as cheap as the Central American countries. ECUADOR offers a vibrant atmosphere at Otovalo Market, then you have Quito and other interesting cities as well. There is a notable Incan sight (Ingapirca) and other historical things that would make Ecuador enjoyable. PERU is most known for its Incan sites (like Machu Picchu), but you also have the Nazca Lines, Lima is a nice city, and of course you have the natural beauty of the country. CHILE is a very geographically diverse country, and thus culturally as well. It's a very developed country (most developed in Latin America, according to the Human Development Report). It might also be a little more expensive, but it depends on where you go. BOLIVIA is by far one of the cheapest countries in South America. It may be one of the poorest, but it is also very rich in natural and cultural diversity. A trip here is a must for those traveling in Latin America. PARAGUAY is one of the more ignored countries, but it also has natural and cultural beauty -- plus the least visited UNESCO World Heritage Site. ARGENTINA is a large country with so much to offer. The prices can indeed get a little higher, but if you choose a basic place to stay, your money can still last. URUGUAY, often called the Switzerland of South America (for its stability). A small country with so much in it. There are beaches, colonial towns, and much more. BRAZIL is pretty much the most popular South American country. There are several beaches, cities, and of course there's a lot of natural beauty. I personally would narrow it down to Colombia and Bolivia. They're very inexpensive, and are not often looked at by tourists. However, any South American country can be done on a budget.
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Bolivia. It is the poorest country in South America and the cheapest I would say. Food is very cheap and really good! Transport is really really cheap. Bolivia is beautiful, just google for pictures. You can live with little money. For the best weather go to Cochabamba. Santa Cruz or Beni are well known for beautiful women, too.
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