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The value of a dollar isn’t what it used to be, and perhaps no traveler knows this better than digital nomads.
A $1000 lifestyle is rare, but believe it or not, it is still very possible in certain parts of the world.
Digital nomad jobs range from customer service representatives to multi-million dollar business owners, but no matter your income, budgets are always a concern when traveling the world.
This winter, as more travelers of all kinds look for warm getaways, digital nomads can strike gold and save huge amounts of money while enjoying multiple sunny cultural destinations in Latin America.
Put aside the big names and embrace the lesser-known, because these 3 cities, researched by Journée Mondiale, are exactly what digital nomads will be looking for this winter.
Cuenca: Historic City Of Ecuador In The Andes
Don’t let “Ecuador” be a trigger word. Like almost everywhere else in the world, good comes with bad.
In this case, a state of emergency was recently declared to warn tourists visiting Ecuador as a crime wave took over popular parts of the country.
Good news for you is that the historic city of Cuenca is not one of them and is actually considered quite safe, attracting retired expats and digital nomads alike.
Immerse yourself in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city center and enjoy a slower pace instead of the hustle and bustle of major Latin American cities like Mexico City or Buenos Aires.
Here you can start your day with strong, local coffee in the numerous delicious cafes, which you don’t have to worry about because the apartments are only $400 per month.
Add to that the cheap food, plentiful outdoor activities, and walkability of this mountain town instead of driving around with the Uber. Your wallet may feel heavy with all the money you save while living on $1,000 or less.
Arequipa: the ‘white city’ of Peru
Who needs the chaos of Lima when you can wake up among gleaming white architecture derived from volcanic stones?
You may not have heard of Arequipa, but it’s definitely worth a winter stay at such affordable prices and immense beauty.
The only downside is that you might want to hit the treadmill, since Arequipa is 7,500 feet up in the sky, surrounded by volcanoes.
Often overshadowed by icons like Macchu Picchu, Arequipa has flown under the radar, but it’s time for that to change.
If $300 apartments If you don’t stand out, perhaps the phenomenal cuisine, such as spicy rocoto relleno, or the dazzling architecture is sufficient as a daily basis.
There are plenty of intriguing museums to visit in this high-altitude city of almost 1 million people, so don’t think this is a sleepy town – it’s quite large with traditional markets, delicious restaurants and lively bars that you can often visit with a disposable income that you have .
Not to mention, there are great cafes to visit since Peru is known worldwide for its coffee, plenty of centrally located co-working spaces, and even the digital nomads’ favorite hostel. Selina.
Granada: Nicaragua’s vibrant colonial gem
Nicaragua may be the most beautiful country in Central America, but you wouldn’t know it because of the government’s obnoxious policies and treatment of their own people.
However, Granada is the exception to the rule if you can get past the invasive customs procedure where you may be asked numerous questions about why you are entering Nicaragua.
Once you’re done, you’ll be welcomed to a haven for expats and digital nomads in Granada, a vibrant colonial town nestled on scenic lakes, where you’ll discover volcanic islands such as Ometepe.
This laid-back city is an hour’s drive from Nicaragua’s capital, Managua, which is likely your gateway to the country, so it’s an easy trip and well worth it.
You can rent apartments in historic buildings from $300, but keep in mind that if you book through Airbnb, the owner may try to address utilities; something I had to deal with when I booked here.
Exploring the town is captivating with its timeless cobbled streets, charming cafes and traditional markets to browse.
It is well equipped for digital nomads with numerous hostels and co-working spacesor sometimes both are wrapped in one like Casa Bloom (and there’s a Selina here too, at).
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