Yet argentina is very safe low incident of violent crimes against tourists, chile is considered safe and the majority of travelers to ecuador over 150,000 tourists visit the galapagos annually have a wonderful trip with few problems. Although travelling alone in south america might feel like a daunting prospect, youre never likely to be far away from potential travel companions. Traveling alone is reasonably safe as long as youre reasonably street smart, ie dont walk down the street at 1am alone. Just wondering if someone with experience of south america can. But yeah, i booked my return flight leaving out of buenos aires 3 months after my arrival.
A legend will list what alerts are active in the region. Aug 11, 2018 whether visiting the iguazu waterfalls, the galapagos islands in ecuador, the glaciers in patagonia or just sitting back and enjoying the culture south america has so much to offer travelers, but. While it is true that some countries in south america suffer from high crime rates, by planning your trip and taking some simple safety precautions you can minimize risk and enjoy travelling through what is an incredibly beautiful and diverse continent. Solo travel latin america 2020 the hidden reality travel tips.
It proves the world is not a bad place to travel even in dire conditions as common people perceive or the media projects. The chile travel guide chile is a beautiful country with metropolitan cities, enchanting wildlife and spectacular scenery. Backpacking south america 2019 a huge 6 month itinerary. Therefore, you want to know if colombia is safe to travel or if your friends have just been lucky. As a budget and adventure traveler, i love, love, love latin america. There are tons of shady places and the risk of being mugged or pickpocketed is higher than it is in europe.
The safest places to travel in south america usa today. I hope ive proven how adventurous but safe travel in south america is a real possibility for female backpackers. Clicking a road segment within an area under an alert will bring up a report including information about the alerts in. While i cant guarantee your safety as you travel solo, i can provide advice that will help keep you safe. Whilst i dont anticipate getting kidnapped or anything, i am worried of petty theft bcos if i get my bank cards or passport stolen then im screwed. Thats why weve put together this yearlyupdated list of the best guidebooks for south america, letting you know which ones we think are worth it for each region and also letting you know which ones are the most uptodate. The not so safe journey turns up to be not only perfectly safe but a life changing experience for the writer. If you want to discover the best of latin america these guides will give you some great. Such are the stories you collected when you travel alone. Booking hostels in advance, writing down addresses and researching your route means youll walk purposefully and wont have to get your phone out, making you less of a target for thieves.
Kate mccahill is a blues traveler, singing for citizens of the world. It includes colombia, ecuador, peru, bolivia, chile, argentina, uruguay and brazil. Traveling alone as a woman in latin america is an experience for the ultimate adventurer. Finding the best travel guidebooks for any journey can be a nightmare, especially with so many to choose from. Apr 02, 2020 how to travel alone safely as a woman in latin america. South america is comprised of 12 different countries, each with specific safety considerations. Whether its your first time traveling alone or youre a seasoned lone ranger, heres some top tips for solo travel in south america. Apr 09, 2019 backpacking south america can be an epic adventure and this route is the longest of all our travel itineraries. Check out our list of excellent hostels for women in north america to find a great place to stay. If youre contemplating a solo trip, this list should prepare you for backpacking in south america and the fact that, yes itll be an adventurous experience, but ultimately one that will make you realise how courageous, selfreliant and capable of travelling alone you are. Most visitors follow a similar itinerary, known as the gringo trail, which winds through the continents top destinations.
Foreigners are unlikely to be specifically targeted but local advice should be sought on areas to avoid and sensible precautions taken such as. Safetravel is an accident prevention project of the icelandic association for search and rescue aimed at providing travelers with education and resources for safe travel in iceland. Find helpful resources for americans before traveling outside of the u. South america safe travel 10 pieces of advice to stay safe. Tips for solo travel in south america lonely planet. If you want to experience south america, travel to uruguay. Of course i can never say 100% that nothing bad can happen, but in general, yes it is safe to take a government taxi when you arrive in goa. If youre planning a solo trip in south america, heres everything you. I have been 8 months in south america backpacking through peru, bolivia. Although travelling alone in south america might feel like a daunting prospect, youre never likely to be far away from potential travel. But soon, those moments you felt unsure of, arriving into a big city as the sun goes down, heading out for a meal alone, will become enjoyable parts of the experience the promise of new friends in new destinations, the chance to sit and appreciate the view over dinner without needing to engage. I trust that your solo travel to south america experience will be a safe one. Discover the best south american travel guides in best sellers.
Jun 07, 2011 hi, i really want to travel south america brasil, argentina, chile, bolivia and peru, however none of my mates want to come with and im extremely worried of doing this alone. Mar 04, 2015 south america is possibly the most popular destination on jessie on a journey, and at least a few times every week i get asked about its travel safety. Whether visiting the iguazu waterfalls, the galapagos islands in ecuador, the glaciers in patagonia or just sitting back and enjoying the culture south america has. Single female travelling alone in central america americas. Given how many people travel each year to south america millions of solo female travellers included these awful examples of when travel can go wrong are by. Find safe countries to travel alone so you dont have to wait around for friends or family to take a trip. Stretching over 4,270 km 2,653 mi from north to south and roughly 177 km 110 mi east to west, creating a country of dramatic contrasts. From the tropical beaches of the caribbean to the windswept archipelago of tierra del fuego, backpacking south america guarantees a treasure trove of adventures that has fuelled the imagination of travellers for centuries, with. For me to go to a resort which i cant leave or can only for a day trip defeats the reason as to why i like to travel. This blog post is available as a convenient and portable pdf that. That was probably the most common question we had heard after our eight months trip around this continent. Most caribbean countries have stable security environments. One hundred years of solitude gabriel garcia marquez. In this guide, we will sum up and respond to all safety concerns you might have before your travels.
Cape town is very much a safe and cosmopolitan city, whilst places such as johannesburg and pretoria are less so. South america is full of natural wonders, amazing culture and great art and food. Hi, i really want to travel south america brasil, argentina, chile, bolivia and peru, however none of my mates want to come with and im extremely worried of doing this alone. Going local top 10 hospitality travel sites vicky baker has put travel networking sites to the ultimate test travelling solo across central and south america. Jan 10, 2014 peru, and south america generally, just seemed like a really fun place to go. Ive traveled alone in central america, but have not attempted south america. If so, what can you do to keep yourself as safe as possible. Is south america a safe place to travel for foreigners. Many foreigners visit south america each year, and most have an absolutely wonderful time.
I had the idea of going from colombia all the way south to argentina, which wouldve been a ridiculous itinerary. And yet, its only common sense to know what to expect and take some cautionary steps. Backpacking in south america free travel guide backpacker steve. The content of solo traveler and any resources published by solo traveler are meant for entertainment and inspiration only. Nov 17, 2015 check out our list of excellent hostels for women in north america to find a great place to stay. Below are some of my more popular posts on staying safe while traveling solo. One hundred years of solitude is written by one of latin america s most famous authors and the man who put colombia on the map with his profound work of magical realism set in the fictitious town of macondo, which remains almost completely isolated from the outside world for over 100 years. Petty thefts are the main problem in south america, and the best way to avoid it is to no dar papaya. South africa is a big country and some parts are safer than others. Consulate, and the word on the street tend to differ, all agree that a certain level of street smarts is the key to staying safe in central america. Follow these guidelines to ensure a safe, healthy, and rewarding trip.
May 30, 2015 the backpacker trail through south america is full of solo female travelers, happily making their way through across the continent. Youll learn how to create a realistic travel plan, save money for your trip, never spend more than you need to, pack lighter and smarter, stay safe, healthy, and happy, meet people if youre traveling solo, keep your spirits up when things go wrong and deal with common problems, and leave no opportunities for adventure wasted on your next trip. Solo travel guide practical tips for anyone travelling alone. We couldnt help it, peru is too awesome not to lead with. Naturally there are a number of things one does need to take into account as a woman traveling anywhere alone, and south america certainly has its own issues to look out for as a solo female traveller. The project was founded in 2010 and has since grown to include a variety of features including information screens, travel plan submissions, personal locator beacon.
America is the home of service with a smile, so youll find it easy to meet other people and ask for help if you need it. Visit south america the donts of visiting south america. Im a 27 year old woman with limited spanish speaking abilities. Most women traveling alone will get some sort of male hassle at some point, but the best way to respond is to ignore cat calls, avoid eye contact if you are uncomfortable, and walk quickly past any man giving you hassle. It proves the world is not a bad place to travel even in dire. I have travelled to many places alone, but south america sounds different to. However i dont think you will be in any serious danger as a tourist in south america. Its a colombian saying which means dont give them the opportunity. Some of these suggestions apply to travel anywhere, and some only to south america. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. I am sure he will enjoy the white powdery sands of this place. Steph dyson is a bilingual freelance travel writer, guidebook author and blogger originally from the uk, who now lives between europe and south america. Just wondering if someone with experience of south america can provide. A new overlay for national weather service alerts has been created.
Uruguay is considered one of the safest countries if not the safest in south america to live in and to visit. A huge flag for a huge country, seen on the 4th of july. This sort of challenge just doesnt happen on a bus tour when there are 39 other people who look just like you in close proximity. Since 2014, shes been travelling throughout south america, becoming the author of the brand new moon chile guidebook, a contributor to numerous titles for british companies rough guides and dk. Its easily accessible, has an incredible food scene, and theres no point in beating around the bush the triumphant 15thcentury ruins of machu picchu are reason enough to travel there. Nov 17, 2015 south america has a pretty macho and chauvinistic culture, and a single foreign woman can be a target for male advances. Plus, you would only see a slice of this diverse country that is culturally. The not sosafe journey turns up to be not only perfectly safe but a life changing experience for the writer. I have recently just booked to go travelling in august.
The tranquility and the lovely people of paraguay alone are a great reason to check it. Ok so i am doing europe and the us, and then im off to do south america on my own for 6 weeks. The longer answer is there are places and situations that are dangerous but. Being open to adventure and offthebeatenpath travel is part of the experience. Learn how to apply for an international drivers permit. And certain parts of each country are more and less safe than the rest. And that does not allow for stopping and actually seeing things along the way. Thanks to this post, you will be able to decide by yourself if colombia is a dangerous country and youll get a bunch of tips to travel safer. At this point, its safe to say that south america is my favorite continent. There, adventure is still possible, and thats probably why it is hugely popular with backpackers from all over the world. The backpacker trail through south america is full of solo female travelers, happily making their way through across the continent.
Taken from the rough guide to south america on a budget, these are our top nine tips for backpacking south america. Due to the difficulty travellers are experiencing returning home, new zealanders overseas need to take steps to stay safely where they are and shelter in place. Safety tips for solo female travel in goa, india are airport transfers in goa safe. I have been to america before, but this time im doing it all alone. Backpacking south america can be an epic adventure and this route is the longest of all our travel itineraries. Fantastic landscapes, fascinating cultures and history, friendly and welcoming people. Traveling solo in south america as a woman the legendary. But even such a wellknown destination can throw up a few surprises. Due to the difficulty travellers are experiencing returning home, new zealanders overseas need to take steps to. However, violent criminal activity, often drugrelated and involving firearms, is a serious problem in a number of caribbean countries. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips about travelling.
As a backpacker or solo traveler, you could hardly ask for more. May 04, 2020 if you travel to south america, your iphone i know you love it more than your boyfriend will worth more than 34 times the minimum monthly wage. From the tropical beaches of the caribbean to the windswept archipelago of tierra del fuego, backpacking south america guarantees a treasure trove of adventures that has fuelled the imagination of travellers for centuries, with dizzying landscapes, legendary cities and mindboggling ancient ruins haul on your backpack and follow in some famous and infamous footsteps. With that said, you should exercise the same caution as you would while traveling in any other foreign country. Download our chile travel guide ebook southamerica. May 23, 2018 a huge flag for a huge country, seen on the 4th of july. Peru, and south america generally, just seemed like a really fun place to go. As i see it, solo travel is the ultimate responsibility. It is far too easy to get intimidated and paranoid about the prospect of travelling alone to latin america as a female traveller. You can travel throughout south america and meet friendly faces everywhere you go. Here are some of our favorite countries in south america for solo travel.
I have never travelled on my own before so i am really getting nervous about safety. How to travel alone safely as a woman in latin america. The best south american travel guidebooks sounds and colours. Anywhere in south america where a tourist would go is perfectly safe. Tips for traveling solo through south america budget travel. Some of your friends went to colombia and they surprisingly came back alive and happy. South america is a safe place to travel alone, but solo travelers in any destination should always be vigilant. While various central america travel guides, the u. Boracay island, south of manila, is our number one tourist attraction. The first couple of times you do things solo, yes, it may feel weird. This is a travel forum, and anyone who is even slightly concerned about crime in other countries is castigated, but the reality is you are far more likely to be a crime victim as a tourist in south america than a regular person in america. Select the overlay from the legend on the right to turn on and alert areas will show on the map. It may easily take up to half a year to complete and that would still be missing out large chunks of the continent. The answer to the first question is yes, within reason.
1051 516 1370 1404 343 743 659 1247 559 430 1408 1101 141 1526 1181 1011 1013 23 603 1016 623 113 1034 491 412 218 1424 1169 925 1342 264 69 453 1375 1082 415 1235 669 76 959 1054 853 1066 15 360