Break Free of Stereotypical Fears, Visit these 5 Latin American Countries

Contrary to popular belief, Latin American countries are not ravaged in gang wars and street crimes and are, in reality, strikingly beautiful. There are South American countries with negligible crime rate which is safer than a lot of places in the United States itself. And with the growing onslaught in the Middle East, which used to be one of the favorites with places to be explored by North Americans, less and less travelers are going there every day and thus, there is a vacuum to be filled in terms of choice of places to visit. South America fit the bill in every way possible.

So, if you are an explorer and want to travel the world, you need to get some of those gruesome images out of your head that Hollywood movies have surely planted there and read on.

Peru

You cannot visit South America if you have not been to Peru. Owing to its fame to the landscape and its beaches, the country is also a jackpot for all history lovers out there. The ancient Incan Empire is something of a delight to visit. Machu Picchu, the iconic hilltop and the fortified town that the invading Spaniards were never able to find rests at the top of the Andes to this date.

If you want a more upscale environment, Lima offers good surfing, exotic beaches and a light sound show amongst the gush of fountains. There are also several campsites for camping overnight. When it comes to safety, the crime rate in Peru is almost close to zilch. Read ahead to Know the South American Country of Peru before You make Your Trip if you’re planning on visiting Peru.

Ecuador

Ecuador is another country in the region which will mesmerize you with its beauty. The most beautiful destinations lie in this country, including the Galapagos Island. You may have heard of the place as the birthplace of numerous exotic birds in Darwin’s book, and Galapagos Island does justice to all of those rumors.

The safety level of the country for travelers are also quite good as far as big crimes are concerned. There may be some concerned with credit card fraud and pick-pocketing incidents, but that is true of any place across the world. So, do visit Ecuador and get the feel of nature.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica has always been one of the safest countries in Latin America. It is known as the Switzerland of Latin America because of its unflinching beauty and very strong political stability that has ensured the peace within the country for almost a century.

The weather of Costa Rica is quite warm and welcoming with almost negligible crime rates. You’d be fine and have a wonderful time enjoying this little paradise.

Chile

With the Pacific Ocean on one side, and mountains in the east, a historical land like Peru in the North and Antarctica at its southern hand, Chile is wonderland to be explored by the adventurers. There is no place that offers such diversity except for a handful of countries across the world. After all, how many countries have you been to in your lifetime which has the driest of deserts and the highest of snow-capped mountains where you can practically snowboard? Chile is also considered to be generally safe for visitors. Street crime levels are also statistically quite normal for the size of the country.

Argentina

The soccer capital of South America, Argentina is the second largest country in Latin America. Every year, the country gets a large number of tourists. The country shows off its remarkable natural treasures consisting of snow-capped mountains as well as massive and ominous glaciers. There is a whole national park dedicated to the incredulous beauty of glaciers which people from across the globe gather to observe.

Argentina is home to Buenos Aires, one of the central cities considered to be an entertainment hub in the country.  Every year the city holds a festival which celebrates the way of life in Argentina. People attend and let themselves lose in the stream of shopping and party experience of their lifetime.

Argentina is quite safe from major street crimes or organized crimes. Statistics show that in every 100,000 people only 7 cases of homicide are observed per year, which is extremely low compared to other developed nations including the United States.

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