Have South America been on your travel list since long, but you have no budget for this expensive holiday destination? Well, LatinOFare has it all sorted for you! While we understand that a trip to South America may sound just overtly out of budget but not if made with clear understanding and research. Even South America has great travel places that are not as expensive as others but are amazingly beautiful. South America is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of visit and you should definitely not let this be skipped. Here, we’ve got the budget traveler, 5 cheap trips to take in South America.
Quito, Ecuador
This offbeat place is best for the explorer in you. Situated 3000 meters above the sea level, Quito is full of beautiful colonial streets brimming with backpackers. It was also the first city to get the UNESCO World Heritage Site acclaim. When here you can witness the unique architecture, Galapagos Islands, vintage churches, and even take a hike to Pichincha volcano. This capital city has country’s biggest attractions within a short and cheap bus ride away. The accommodation and meals are also easy on the wallet. They start as low as $6 a night for a hostel bed and $35 a night for a four-star hotel. You can grab delicious street food meal for as low as $3. There is also abundant and dirt-cheap public transport starting at just 25 cents.
Cartagena, Colombia
Located in the northern coast of Colombia, this port is bustling with great colonial architecture with Andalusian style roots. The colonial city has culturally rich and beautiful old town full of fortified walls and medieval churches. This place also offers great scenic beauty, splendid beaches where you can enjoy a relaxed walk. For budget travelers, you can find dinners starting at $5 including meat, rice, patacones, and a side salad; and a lot of four start accommodations at $50 per night.
Lima, Peru
As the largest and the capital city of Peru, this place is a unique mixture of European, Andean, African, and Asian culture. One on side, the city is full of mixed architecture and museums depicting the history of colonial and pre-Columbian period, while on the other you will find splendid beaches, modernized culture, and bohemian frenzy all over, especially in Barranco. It is also known for the extravagant Miraflores’ top bars and restaurants but is also home to a lot of budgeted accommodations and cafes starting from $10 a night. The city offers some amazingly fresh Ceviche almost in all places; you can grab a budgeted one from a roadside stall. Do try the Pisco Sour from the local watering hole.
La Paz, Bolivia
Apart from the expensive visitor visa of Bolivia ($160 USD) there is no other country as cheap as this in the entire South American continent. Bolivia is a great travel destination and La Paz happens to be the most urban area of the cheapest country in South America. The colonial architecture, archeological sites, cathedrals, gorgeous mountains, and the thumping night life makes La Paz a traveler’s relish. The weather is pleasant and the food is delicious and affordable with meats and pastries costing you only a few dollars. You can also find some good four-star hotels at $40 per night. The city is well-connected via public transport, which will help you save more dollars.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Widely popular, this vibrant city is the economic hub of Argentina. Home to several ethnic and religious groups, this city’s multicultural vibe is swarming with great architecture, colorful streets, colored buildings, and scores of theatres and productions. This is also the birth place of the famous dance form Tango and hence, you will find streets full of the music and people wildly tangoing to beautiful tunes. You should witness one of the many Tango shows in this city and head out to enjoy the amazing night life. A dorm bed here would cost you approximately $10 in outlying areas and there are many options for cheap but tasty food including hot dogs and burgers at $1.
So, from now on before planning a trip to South America don’t worry about your budget again. The secret to having an economical trip to South America is out now! Get going, start planning your trip soon!
