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Which country in Latin America do you recommend to a solo traveler like me? |
Travel Info I do not understand Spanish at all and I do not want to stay in a 5-star resort. Safety is my big concern. I am more interested in landscape and culture than beach. I may stay in the country for one week or two. Several places are on my mind, including Cuba, Argentina, Chile, Panama, Venezuela, Mexico, Columbia and Bolivia. Thus, which country do you recommend to me and why? Travel Tips panama and mexico are your best choices both are welcoming and used to turists so language should not be a problem. panama is used to americans because of the whole panama cannal. mexico is right on the border. for a more authentic hispanic experience i would try panama because its more in the heart of latin america and more tropical so you'll have AMAZING beaches. colombia...although beautiful i do not reccomend due to your concern about safety i am from colombia so its not like i'm being racist or anything. the country is going through a very long and dangerous war. i think the stats are something like 3000 kidnappings per day. i really wish i could go but my own family wouldn't let me. Others hmmmm...'I do not understand Spanish at all' is not compatible with just going out to check out the countryside in Latin America unless you take an interpreter along. The main reason is that away from the beaches and resorts, the population is not all that versed in English. If you want an interesting experience in a friendly place, I'd recommend going to the Philippines. English is the official second language, and you'd be hard-pressed not to find somebody who speaks at least a little. You can get around fairly easily...and although it is not part of Latin America, it is a former Spanish colony, it has a lot of early Spanish influence and culture, both in the buildings and in the food if that's what you're looking for. Of course, the Philippines has it's own unique cultures, within the country, even just on the main island of Luzon...so check out wikipedia, lonely planet...etc. After the price of the plane ticket, you can get a great vacation for a very low price. Food, transportation, hotels and etc. there are all much lower than here...even lower than many places in Latin America. The people are very friendly and nice there also. Just stay away from Jolo island in the south...LOL http://www.mpensionne.com.ph/ http://www.bluerocksubic.com/ I would recommend El Salvador. It is beautiful, and I have seen many people come here. It has a wide variety of landscape: mountains, valleys, and there are soccer fields all around the country, even in isolated areas. I should warn you though, it is HOT! Drink extra water in El Salvador. Plus, there is 1 thing you cannot get anywhere in the countries you have listed - Pupusas. These are called "Salvadoreno Pizza" and they are very delicious. It is a tortilla with cheese, beans, and other thing that are melted together. I assure you, with my heart's content, you will want to visit this country again and again and again! Try Ecuador. You can visit the Galapagos Islands, same that where declared a world patrimony due it's beauty and exhuberance. Or you can visit the multiple jungle lodges, where you can enjoy long walks to observe nature at it's best. Don't forget to stop by the historic district in Quito..........you'll have a great time and I am sure plenty of relax and fun. Look up for guided tours or solo tours at: www.ecuador.gov.ec or simply type: Quito-Ecuador on your Yahoo or Google search. Go with Argentina. Buenos Aires is the European city of South America, with incredible literary, artistic and cultural traditions. The food is amazing, plenty of people speak English and it's very safe. I'm also intrigued by Cuba, but it is difficult for an American to get to. HEY COME VISIT MY COUNTRY BELIZE, THE ONLY ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRY IN CENTRAL AMERICA. SOUTH OF MEXICO AND EAST OF GUATEMALA. ABOUT SIXTY PERCENT OF OUR RAINFOREST IS PRESERVED AND THERE IS LOTS OF THING FOR YOU TO DO HERE, I LIVE ON AN ISLAND BUT AS YOU SAY YOU DO NOT HAVE TO VISIT OU BEACH , THERE IS A LOT FOR YOU TO DO ON THE MAINLAND. |
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