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Tips for backpacking through Latin America

Backpacking allows you to travel to different countries while spending less than conventional trips. But, don't be fooled! You need to plan to avoid getting into trouble!

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One of the cheapest ways to travel is backpacking! But you need to be organized to avoid inconvenience!

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If you like traveling and are looking for a good way to take a vacation while spending less, then maybe it's a good time to go on your first backpacking trip in Latin America.

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You probably have no idea how this type of trip works, but don't worry, backpacking is much simpler than it seems, and today we're going to help you plan!

Is it worth doing this type of trip through Latin America?

Although backpacking is one of the cheapest ways to travel, is it worth doing this type of trip through Latin America? Well, it all depends on your traveler profile.

In fact, we recommend that you only go backpacking if you like going on great adventures. But, to help you decide, we have separated some of the main strengths and weaknesses of this way of traveling.

Benefits

  • More spontaneity on your trip
  • Costs that fit in your pocket
  • Customizing your trip
  • A good way to break out of the conventional

Disadvantages

  • Schedule requires a lot of planning
  • Not so inviting way of traveling for beginners and women
  • Not suitable for people without good physical conditioning

5 tips for backpacking through Latin American countries

Now that you know the positives and negatives of backpacking through Latin America, you can make your decision and start planning. So, here are some tips!

Always take advantage of promotions

The first big tip for anyone going on vacation in Latin America while backpacking is promotions. This way, you can save by taking advantage of package and ticket offers.

After all, one of the main rules is to only pack what you need. This way, the costs of traveling with a backpack are usually much lower. 

Take the trip during calmer periods

Backpacking is much more efficient when carried out on quieter dates. This helps you find more affordable accommodation and less queues at tourist attractions.

After all, no one likes to spend hours waiting to finally see a historical site. Therefore, choosing the best dates is crucial to guarantee a good backpacking trip in Latin America.

Use apps to track your expenses

As we already mentioned, planning is the soul of backpacking, and it all starts with how you spend it. This will allow you to see many more places, spending much less.

In fact, there are hundreds of apps aimed at those looking for a way to travel without spending a lot, alone or in a group. It's also worth using a currency converter to get organized!

Get good travel insurance

Although it is a very spontaneous way to travel, backpacking does not mean you should stop taking due precautions in case of accidents.

In other words, before taking your things to go backpacking in a Latin American country, first take out good travel insurance.

Choose destinations carefully

Finally, as part of planning, it is essential to choose a good itinerary. After all, certain destinations are much easier to take a backpacking vacation to than others.

For example, security, the cost of traveling across the country and the distance from your starting point. Therefore, selecting the right destinations is important when backpacking through Latin America.

But, if you are the type of indecisive person, and have doubts about where the best place to take a vacation is, be sure to check out the best destinations to visit in Latin America. See below!

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