Cheap travel options, including cheap airplane tickets, discount hotel rooms, and cheap vacation packages abound in Latin America. Visitors often find that they pay less for a nicer hotel and that meals are more affordable, and sometimes even cheap, when compared with Europe or America.
The following are countries where you can expect to get the most out of your travel dollars:
There are nonstop flights to Argentina from Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Miami and New York. The country is famous for its cafe culture, wineries, guest ranches, Patagonias glaciers, the Tango and the vibrant night life of Buenos Aires. The US exchange rate is particularly attractive in Argentina.
There are nonstop flights from Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and Miami to Belize which is famous for spectacular snorkeling and diving, Mayan ruins, and luxury eco-lodges in tropical jungles. This English speaking Central America country has a variety of upscale accommodations that have increased considerably over the last ten years. Prices for luxury accommodations are significantly less than would you would pay for comparable digs in many parts of the Caribbean.
Nonstop flights are available from Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Houston, Miami, New York, Orlando, and Washington to Columbia. Colombia offers tropical beaches, the Amazon jungle and snowcapped Andes Mountains. Columbia has significantly improved tourist safety, particularly in popular tourist destinations such as Cartagena and Bogota. It enjoyed a 10 percent increase in American tourism in 2010. Columbia anticipates 42 hotels opening in 2012, adding almost 7,300 hotel rooms. Prices have remained low, even at the high end properties.
Nonstop flights are available from Atlanta, Houston, and Miami to Nicaragua. Lonely Planet placed Nicaragua on its list of Top Value Destinations for 2011 noting that a careful traveler can get by spending $15 a day and that midrange comforts can be enjoyed for under $30 daily.
Nonstop flights are available from over 10 U.S. Cities, including Houston, Los Angeles, Miami and New York to Panama. Tourists enjoy Caribbean beaches, lush rain forests, night life, and free medical insurance. The Panama Tourism Authority has come up with creative deals and incentives to reach its goal of attracting over two million tourists in 2011. Visitors are eligible, once the proper paperwork is filled out, for free emergency medical insurance for up to 30 days.
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