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Looking for a cheap winter outing in 2024?
Forget the Caribbean and Mexico: These 3 Central America Countries Are the Most Affordable for American Travelers!
Central America is an incredibly diverse place to explore. It consists of six countries and there is something here for every type of traveler.
Whether you’re looking for great beaches, cultural cities, active adventures or something else, you can find it in Central America.
And budget travelers will be happy to discover that many countries in Central America are very affordable.
Based on data from BudgetYourReiswe discovered that it is possible to travel to these destinations for as little as $50 to $60 per day, including food, transportation and accommodation.
These are the three cheapest countries in Central America to visit in 2024:
Guatemala
The most affordable destination in Central America is Guatemala. This beautiful country is the most affordable country in Central America and is perfect for a winter holiday.
Some highlights of Guatemala include the colorful colonial city of Antigua, the epic Acatenango Volcano hike, beautiful Lake Atitlan, and the fascinating Mayan ruins of Tikal.
According to BudgetYourTrip, the average daily travel cost in Guatemala is $48 per day, or $679 for a week’s holiday for two people.
Traveling to Guatemala is also cheap: there are numerous affordable nonstop flights from major US cities to Guatemala City. For example, flying from JFK in New York to Guatemala City is less than $200 on JetBlue this winter. You can also find round-trip flights for under $300 from other cities.
Nicaragua
Another one of the cheapest countries in Central America is Nicaragua. This is a country that combines culture and beaches very well. The historic cities of Leon and Granada are both well worth a visit, but the country also has plenty of natural beauty, including Lake Apoyo and two coasts with beautiful beaches.
On the Pacific side, beaches like San Juan del Sur are known as surfing (and partying!) hotspots. Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast is more remote, but it’s worth visiting beautiful and unspoilt destinations such as the Corn Islands.
All this exploring in Nicaragua doesn’t require spending a lot of money either. Based on the estimated travel costs, you can expect to spend money $54 per day or $754 for a week long trip for two people.
Flights from the US to Nicaragua are limited, so it usually works out cheaper to fly to Liberia, Costa Rica, where there are many direct flights from the United States. Then it’s less than two hours by tourist shuttle to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.
Honduras
Honduras often gets a bad rap for being the most dangerous country in Central America.
However, if you stick to the tourist route in Honduras, you have nothing to worry about. In fact, this underrated destination has only grown in popularity among American travelers lately.
It is again one of the cheapest destinations in Central America, with an average cost of $57 per day or $799 for a week long trip for two people.
The Bay Islands of Honduras in particular are extremely popular with tourists.
These islands on Honduras’ Caribbean coast offer beautiful beaches and an abundance of great diving and snorkeling spots. Roatan is the most popular of the Bay Islands, but Used is the best choice for budget travelers – it’s more affordable and offers some of the cheapest diving in the Caribbean!
In Utila you can expect to pay $15 to $20 per night for a basic room and only $30 per dive.
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