Have you traveled to South America?
I'm planning a trip with my bf and we are considering S. Am. (prob Brazil, Argentina, Patagonia area). Do you recommend somewhere great to visit? And what is the best way to get around (car, bus, plane??) Somewhere fun, safe and inexpensive for two college students.
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I've been to Peru and Ecuador. Both were incredible. It's not too expensive to travel in South America aside from the plane tickets. There's a big "backpacker's culture" there which means lots of inexpensive hotels, hostels, and inexpensive places to eat. Get a Lonely Planet travel guide to help you plan what you want to see. You should also check out www.gapadventures.com for trip ideas. They have both guided and independent packages that can save you lots of money. If you are going to a few different places in a short amount of time, you'll want to fly. If you want to stay for several weeks, take the bus-it's super cheap. Be sure to find out from your doctors if you need vaccinations or anti-malarial meds for the places you're traveling to. I am very much looking forward to my next visit. Especially want to go to Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, Mendoza, and Santiago. Have fun.
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I went to Brazil and Colombia last year.I spent alittle over 3 months in Brazil and 2 months in Colombia.I'd highly recommend both countries.The larger cities are more expensive in Brazil(Sao Paulo,Rio de Janeiro)I was in Belem,(northern Brazil) and Florianopolis(southern Brazil) for the most part.Depending on how much time you have and what you want to do,buses will tale you almost anywhere and very cheap about $1.00 for short distances(10-20 miles) and locally.I also rented a car for about $40.00 a day to go to some out of the way places.The island of Santa Canterina and Florianopolis was a fantastic area with plenty of beaches.The city of Belem( northern Brazil) was so different from southern Brazil.I was standing in an open market (Docka Station) and watched a canoe of native indians come to trade.I also went on an Amazon boat trip for 4 days and swung in the trees with the monkeys and ate pirhana.Overall amazing trip amazing trip for $5000.00 including flight.I shopped 1-2 months out on cheapo air and paid $650.00 roundtrip for flight with TAM airlines.Document everything with TAM,they love to make extra money on rich Americans(haha) and I got the standard vaccination and was never sick 1 day there.Hope this helps and have a wonderful trip where ever you go.Also check out www.poorbuthappy.com. Good Luck!
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