Backpacking Central/South America

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Posted by chinaboy1021 on Feb-02-2007 08:06:

Backpacking Central/South America

any of you guys ever go on an adventure somewhere central or south america? i got $1000CAD and 10 days, want to take off in late april.

I'm having trouble deciding where to go, i've researched quite a few places but the more i research, the more I know about the place and the less mysterious and interesting it is. From what I've read, central and south america are pretty much THE #1 hotspot for Americans and Canadians, making the places very touristy which i do not like. I'm sure in one of those places, there ARE something to see and experience that has not been affected by globalization. I want to experience a little bit of culture, lifestyle, food, and fun.

Any place (country, city, or even 1 area) you guys can suggest for me?

this is my first time travelling alone (aka no family) with a buddy, so it should be interested either way.

Posted by spitty on Feb-02-2007 09:08:

Re: Backpacking Central/South America

quote:
Originally posted by chinaboy1021
any of you guys ever go on an adventure somewhere central or south america? i got $1000CAD and 10 days, want to take off in late april.

I'm having trouble deciding where to go, i've researched quite a few places but the more i research, the more I know about the place and the less mysterious and interesting it is. From what I've read, central and south america are pretty much THE #1 hotspot for Americans and Canadians, making the places very touristy which i do not like. I'm sure in one of those places, there ARE something to see and experience that has not been affected by globalization. I want to experience a little bit of culture, lifestyle, food, and fun.

Any place (country, city, or even 1 area) you guys can suggest for me?

this is my first time travelling alone (aka no family) with a buddy, so it should be interested either way.

my best friend just got back from 4 months there. she went to Antigua, El Salvador, Nicaragua , Guatemala, Honduras (didn't like it. bad weather) heres her blog

www.ashleyrobertson.blogspot.com

also my other best friend is leaving in about 8 days for 3 weeks. shes not on TA, but if you have specific questions, let me know and i'll get her on here when shes over this wknd

Posted by cono_sur on Feb-02-2007 13:41:

Never been... but I'm hoping to go this summer.

Posted by mute79 on Feb-02-2007 14:36:

Re: Backpacking Central/South America

quote:
Originally posted by chinaboy1021
this is my first time travelling alone (aka no family) with a buddy, so it should be interested either way.

is it your first time backpacking too?

i've been to south america, not central, so i could give you a lot of pointers there...

Posted by chinaboy1021 on Feb-02-2007 19:29:

thnks for all the info. i checked out that blog which is awesome, wow she's been to a lot of places. nice. she has an awesome smile too.

mute, yep its my first time backpacking. i just dont konw where to go. i've read quite a bit on backpacking, tips, safety, etc. anything specific you discovered when you were in SA?

Posted by bgkotze on Feb-02-2007 19:36:

does that $1000 include your airfare to whever you are goin?

Posted by axim on Feb-02-2007 20:24:

I was in Brazil last Feb for 3weeks... it's an amazing place, with great culture and people. I was in Rio for Carnival, a secluded island south of Rio and went to the Southern tip near Argentina to the Falls. There are numerous jungle tours if that's what you want to do. My friend toured more of S Amer as he was on a 8+ month world tour starting there.

Safety is a big issue... I was about 2 meters away from a guy who was being shot at in the best part of Rio in mid-afternoon. But other than that nothing happened compared to some stories I heard. But then again people thought I was a local.

What are your interests specifically - I can ask my friend for his recommendations. I also have friend in Rio who travel there quite frequently and can ask them.