I’m planning a vacation for my husband, my two-year-old son, and myself. We would like to visit a Latin American country. I can speak basic Spanish (not fluently, but I can usually get my point across). We want to go someplace relatively safe where we can talk to people and experience the culture. Of course, we love warm weather and beaches, but that’s not a must. Can anyone suggest a friendly, laid back vacation destination in Latin America that’s not too touristy? And maybe suggest some fun activities? Thanks!
Safest Destination but Touristy – Punta del Este is one of South America’s premier seaside resorts, and its beautiful beaches, dazzling casinos, world-class restaurants, and upscale shops have lured tourists for almost a century. And, perhaps best of all, it’s located in Uruguay, one of Latin America’s First World countries; a country with one of the continent’s highest standards of living, lowest levels of corruption, and best infrastructures.
Anywhere else in Uruguay will not be as much as a tourist destination (except maybe some areas in Montevideo) but very beautiful and tranquil.
January 18th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
don’t go to tijauana, unless you like poor people on the street begging you to buy various items. and alot of drunk american’s. Oh and police that will pull you over and ask you for 50 bucks because you have a tool that maybe considered a deadly weapon. Just don’t go to mexico.
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January 18th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Come to Rio de Janeiro…
I am sure you and your family will have a marvelous time…
It’s a great city,wth lots to do.
Have fun and Bon voyage !!!!
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January 18th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Hi!Some most popular destinations include Peru, Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, and the Amazon Basin,plus some of the less frequently visited countries such as Panama, Bolivia & Paraguay.According to my experience,you first would get some hotel couple that can save you lots of money.For this,you should try this http://dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?q=hotel&store=&min_price=&max_price=&min_rank=&max_rank=&from_date=&expire_flag=0&sortby=0&orderby=0&refine_search=Search&type=deal&ru=2900026
Have a good trip!
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January 18th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Nicaragua. The town name is Granada and it is an old colonial town, the oldest in Central America. Lots of activities to do, the area is relatively safe and major attractions are near by like lake Nicaragua or cocibolca. Lake Cocibolca has 400 islands and one major island called Ometepe where there too you can stay fairly cheap. There is horse back riding, volcano cllimbing, swimming, lots of flora and fauna (howler monkeys, birds, deer, etc.) The island also has old hyroglyphics stones throughout the island. Not far from Granada is the town of Catarina where they sell beautiful hand made stuff (furniture, nick-nacks, jewelry, etc.) and has couple of nice restaurants overlooking a majestic lagoon, the largest in Nicaragua and below it, you can overlook the colonial town of Granada. Not far from there is volcano Masaya Park where you can climb all the way to the "cross" and look down into the mouth of the crater. the people of Nicaragua are quite friendly and very helpful and yes many there do also speak English so don’t be surprised.
http://www.Nicaragua.com
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January 18th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Take a look at the north coast of Honduras, especially the Bay Islands. Lots of nice beaches, dolphin shows, glass bottom boats, canopy rides, animal parks, etc. It’s a short ferry ride to La Ceiba where you are close to rain forests, nature trails, shopping, small villages and the culture.
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January 18th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Colombia
If you are looking for parks you have to go to Bogota, last year i went to Bogota with my 4 year-old cousins and we went to Mundo aventura, Salitre magico, Jaime duque and it was an awesome experience. The parks are very beautiful
And if you look for beautiful beaches you have to visit Cartagena Colombia just look http://www.deturismoporcolombia.com/Fincas/bolivar/puntafaro/images/Punta%20faro%20(53).jpg
http://www.chesudamerica.com.ar/fotos/111-acuario-isla-rosario.jpg
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January 18th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Uruguay has beautiful beaches and is a laid back country where you will experience the culture and people like if you were living there, not just visiting. It is also one of the safest countries in South america. This website has lots of information about it:
http://www.visit-uruguay.com/
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Uruguayan planning on moving to Uruguay with my "gringo" family
January 18th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Safest Destination but Touristy – Punta del Este is one of South America’s premier seaside resorts, and its beautiful beaches, dazzling casinos, world-class restaurants, and upscale shops have lured tourists for almost a century. And, perhaps best of all, it’s located in Uruguay, one of Latin America’s First World countries; a country with one of the continent’s highest standards of living, lowest levels of corruption, and best infrastructures.
Anywhere else in Uruguay will not be as much as a tourist destination (except maybe some areas in Montevideo) but very beautiful and tranquil.
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http://www.escapeartist.com/Live_In_Uruguay/
…and I’m a Uruguayan born Canadian citizen.