I'm looking to take a trip by myself to Latin America. I don't mind roughing it, I was wondering if anybody had suggestions for destinations, and how to maximize my trip without killing my budget.
First time traveler to L. America
Recent Activity
View all Mexico & Central America activity »
- 1 Riviera Maya Weather in June
- 2 Mayan Palace Hotel
- 3
Tamarindo hotel? Best for group of guys.
- 4
Lovin' Costa Rica with Kids
- 5 Where to go in Costa Rica for adventure?
- 6 2013 GTG - Bosque del Cabo, Costa Rica
- 7 Authentic cuban cigars in COsta Rica??
- 8 TACA canceling several CR flights
- 9 Oasis Cancun or Costa Real??
- 10 Oasis Cancun
- 11 Driving
- 12 Driving around costa ica
- 13 Isla Mujeres, Cozumel or Playa del Carmen for best swimming and snorkeling?
- 14 Nice, child-friendly timeshare in Cancun/Playa del Carmen
- 15 Campeche anyone?
- 16 Travel Route in Costa Rica - Tamarindo, Arenal, MonteVerde, Manuel Antonio
- 17 How much cash to bring to Belize?
- 18 Belize in August with teens
- 19 Tequila Visit, Jalisco
- 20 Last Minute Puerto Vallarta
- 21 Costa Rica - Car Rental Help!
- 22 Which would you recommend? Four Seasons Punta Mita OR Four Seasons Nevis?
- 23 Learn Spanish in Quetzaltenango - Xela, Guatemala
- 24 Bring snorkel gear to Costa Rica?
- 25 Timeshare Presentation For Deep Discount On A Resort Worth It???
Are you male or female? If you are traveling alone, I'd start with Costa Rica. Very safe for travel (provided you have good common sense!). Other areas are probably fine, I'm sure. I just like the idea of a country where English is spoken quite a bit. I felt very comfortable alone there.
For a first time traveller to Central America, Panama is another good place to start. It has a well developed infrastructure that allows you to travel around the country, easily, comfortably and cheaply. English is very common in the city - not so much outside but I think a little more than Costa Rica in my experience.
Lots to do, lots of safe cheaper places to stay and good connections both north to Central America and south as well.
Andrew