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  • All you need to know before visiting Colombia

    All you need to know before visiting Colombia

    Budget Colombia is more expensive than most countries in the area, however, it is a lot cheaper than the USA, most European countries, Argentina and Brazil. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 12 USD (10.4 EUR) in Cartagena, and 10 USD (8.6 EUR) in Medellín and Bogotá. • Food prices are low. A…

  • All you need to know before visiting Panama

    All you need to know before visiting Panama

    Budget Prices in Panama vary from affordable to fairly expensive. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 20 USD (17 EUR) in Bocas del Toro province, and 22 USD (19 EUR) in Panama City. • Food prices are generally low. A budget dinner costs somewhere between 6 and 10 USD (5 – 8.6 EUR).…

  • All you need to know before visiting Costa Rica

    All you need to know before visiting Costa Rica

    Budget Costa Rica is a very popular tourist destination and therefore one of the most expensive countries in Central America. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 30 USD (26 EUR) in La Cruz, 15-20 USD (13-17 EUR) in La Fortuna and 20 USD (17 EUR) in Cahuita. • Food prices are pretty high.…

  • All you need to know before visiting Nicaragua

    All you need to know before visiting Nicaragua

    Budget Nicaragua is one of the cheapest destinations in America. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 14 USD (12 EUR) in Managua, and 10 USD (8.5 EUR) in Granada and Ometepe. • Food prices are generally low. A budget dinner costs somewhere between 3 and 10 USD (2.5 – 8.5 EUR). Street food…

  • All you need to know before visiting Guatemala

    All you need to know before visiting Guatemala

    Budget Prices in Guatemala are relatively low. However, you should still try to avoid tourist areas. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 11 USD (9.4 EUR) in Livingston, 15 USD (13 EUR) in Semuc Champey, and 14 USD (12 EUR) in Cobán. • Food prices are generally low. A budget dinner costs somewhere…

  • All you need to know before visiting Belize

    All you need to know before visiting Belize

    Budget Prices in Belize are generally reasonable. However, they can get surprisingly high in tourist areas. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 30 USD (25,5 EUR) in Belize City, 35 USD (30 EUR) in San Pedro, and 18 USD (15 EUR) in Placencia. • Food is not too pricey. A budget dinner costs…

  • All you need to know before visiting Mexico

    All you need to know before visiting Mexico

    Budget Prices in Mexico vary greatly by region – from pretty high in tourist places (but still lower than in most US tourist destinations) to very low in rural regions. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 17 USD (14 EUR) in Puerto Vallarta, 12 USD (10 EUR) in Guadalajara and Cancun, and 10…

  • All you need to know before visiting Cuba

    All you need to know before visiting Cuba

    Budget The first thing you need to know is that Cuba has two official currencies. Most locals get paid in Cuban pesos (CUP), while in tourism Convertible pesos (CUC) are used (1 CUC equals 1 USD). With CUP you can only purchase the basics, such as fruits and vegetables, smaller meals, basic groceries and produce,…

  • All you need to know before visiting Spain

    All you need to know before visiting Spain

    Budget Prices in Spain are quite high by international standards, however, they can vary greatly by region. Northern cities are generally more expensive than Madrid, southern cities, on the other hand, tend to be cheaper than the capital. To save some money try to visit museums on their free days, eat tapas, share accommodation, and…