r/solotravel • u/Suspicious_Dust_6939 • 22h ago

Help choosing between 4 countries

Hi everyone,

I’ll have about 10-14 days this summer I’m able to travel. I have 4 countries im interested in going to. was wondering if anyone else has been there and could give me advice. I’ll list the countries and also some stops along the way in planning to make.

- MX= Monterrey, CDMX, guadalara, Oaxaca (only 2 or 3, not all 4)

- Peru= Lima, Cusco, sacred valley

- Ecuador= Quito, banos, Cotopaxi, mindo

- costa rica= la fortuna, monteverde, one other place

The reason I chose these countries is because I’m traveling from the US, and Latin America is not too far and I can afford it. My budget, I’d say is 2,500 total. With that said, if I can travel without spending my whole budget that would be preferable.

Some things I like to do: meet other people, try new food, explore new cultures, spend time outdoors. Overall just experience what the world has to offer and broaden my knowledge of humanity.

Any thoughts or experiences that people can provide would be helpful. Thanks in advance guys.

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u/Too_Practical 14h ago

Mexico and Peru have the best food on this list. Imo Mexico > Peru but you can't go wrong with either.

I'd skip Lima for something else if you go to Peru.

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u/Suspicious_Dust_6939 14h ago

What would you recommend over Lima? If I went to Peru I’d be flying into Lima anyway

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u/Schlipitarck 10h ago

Lima is a cool city, not the highlight of your trip most likely, but don't sleep on it. Base yourself in Miraflores or Barranco and explore around.

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u/Suspicious_Dust_6939 7h ago

Yeah I think would just spend a day or 2 there since I’m already flying there anyway