Latin America has always been a budget conscious travelers dream visit and vacation. With the low prices and system of bargaining it has become a place of luxury and relaxation. For example meals are half of what they are in North America and in Europe. Yes it is possible to go to a McDonald’s here and only spend $5. Most Hotels and Hostels are more glamorous than initial expectations would have you believe.

They may not be five star accommodations such as a jacuzzi or swimming pools but they are clean, comfortable and the service is warm hearted. Frankly when you are traveling you want something that is at least as comfortable as your own house regardless of how long you are traveling and I would say you get that in Latin America. It feels good to splurge some here! Weither its on meals or spa and massage treatments, its worth it. You can receive a hour long massage here in Peru for only $7 US dollars. As an American I can say with 100% of confidence that there is no place in the United States where you can receive those same services for that price. Even your significant other would ask for more money if they werent already doing it for free! As a traveler even if you are concerned about your level of spending regardless of the currency, here your saving money because brands and services arent inflated here and the most money you spend you have actually spent because it was for the plane ticket.