What is the cheapest city to travel to South America?
South America and Central America are high places for backpackers and backpackers who seek adventure, without spending a lot of money. But with so many things to see, how to choose its starting point? Price of Travel a publié son Backpacker Index 2014 this week, describing the cheapest cities for low-budget travellers. The cost and expenditure overview for each city includes:
- 1 night in the cheapest bed of the youth hostel the cheapest with a good location and positive reviews
- 2 public transport trips per day
- 1 pay/celebrate attraction per day. (Each city has many free things to do for travellers who care about their budget, but here it is Average cost a major attraction in every city that is taken into account, and for every day.)
- 3 "budget" meals per day.
- 3 local and cheap beers every day as an entertainment. Those who do not drink can replace this with desserts and coffees or attend a local music show for example.
Getting out of the beaten paths is also a good way to reduce costs. Using one of these cities as a base and exploring nearby regions is the ideal way to discover these two “continents” in budget mode. So this is it. Top 10 of the cheapest cities below!
1. La Paz, Bolivia
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Routard Diary Index : 16,27 €/day La Paz will dazzle you, not only because of its high altitude. With a shifted culture, beautiful landscapes and many markets, museums and neighborhoods to explore, La Paz has a lot to offer. To find the cheapest hotel in La Paz, search our hotel Compare hotels .
2. Quito, Ecuador
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Routard Diary Index : 16,31 €/day The Ecuador is constantly beautiful and warm, guaranteeing a perfect backdrop for adventure. Explore both the picturesque and historical "old city" and the more modern and trendy neighbourhoods of the "new city". To find the cheapest hotel in Quito, search our Compare hotels .
3. Cuzco, Peru
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Routard Diary Index : 19,78 €/day Cuzco is traditionally the place where people stay before heading to the Machu Picchu. And if you go to Peru, you have to go to Machu Picchu! But don't just go through Cuzco. It is an excellent place to relax, to discover churches, ruins and museums, and to know a city often neglected. To find the cheapest hotel in Cuzco, search our Compare hotels .
4. Panama City, Panama
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Routard Diary Index : 20,28 €/day The popularity of Panama City has recently increased enormously, thanks to its status as an urban hub and its excellent proximity to beautiful beaches. This is the most cosmopolitan city in the region, so we don’t miss bars, restaurants, nightlife and shopping here. To find the cheapest hotel in Panama, search our hotel Compare hotels .
5. Lima, Peru
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Routard Diary Index : 22,90 €/day Lima is a city full of surprises. Its colonial architecture and museums transport visitors in another time, while its modern nightlife and shops make it a contemporary city. Lima is also the country of wonders for gourmet ends, so come and starve. To find the cheapest hotel in Lima, search our hotel Compare hotels .
6. San José, Costa Rica
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Routard Diary Index : 23,33 €/day Costa Rica is, in general, an ideal place for low-budget travellers who are careful not to fall into tourist traps. San José is the largest city in the country. Discover museums, parks and architecture before moving to coastal areas. To find the cheapest hotel in San José, search our Compare hotels .
7. Mexico, Mexico
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Routard Diary Index : 24,02 €/day Despite the fact that Mexico is not really in Central America, Price of Travel included it in their rankings because the Mexican capital tends to be the starting point or finish point for long trips across Central America. To find the cheapest hotel in Mexico City, search our hotel comparison of hotels Toolito .
8. Montevideo, Uruguay
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Routard Diary Index : 24,91 €/day The capital of Uruguay is a dynamic and eclectic place. From the historical district of the city centre to the industrial port, or to the seaside suburbs, Montevideo has many things to see. To find the cheapest hotel in Montevideo, search our Compare hotels .
9. Santiago, Chile
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Routard Diary Index : 26,72 €/day Surrounded by mountains, Santiago is the ideal place to make the full of urban life with a multitude of outdoor adventures just nearby. The city itself offers a culinary and artistic scene in full swing, while the mountains attract hikers, cyclists, skiers and lovers of strong sensations of all kinds. To find the cheapest hotel in Santiago, search our hotel comparison of hotels Toolito .
10. Cartagena, Colombia
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Routard Diary Index : 27,17 €/day Cartagena is a folkloric and romantic city that is full of life. Walk through the paved streets, relax in an outdoor café and enjoy the city's dynamism. To find the cheapest hotel in Cartagena, search our Compare hotels .
The rest of it Backpacker Index 2014
- 11. Antigua, Guatemala
- 12. Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 13. San Pedro, Belize
- 14. Roatán, Honduras
- 15. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 16. Caracas, Venezuela
What do you think of this ranking done by the site Price of Travel ? Do you agree? Considering that this daily budget is 50% above the vital minimum to live there, the figures come closer to our budget calculation tool.
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