The 10 Best 2019 Budget Travel Destinations
Whether it's a favorable exchange rate, new flight route or overlooked city, that dream trip may be more accessible than you think.
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Antigua, Guatemala
Central America is a good value in general, but in recent years Antigua’s evolving cultural scene adds extra incentive to visit. UNESCO has recognized the Spanish colonial city, originally founded in the 16th century, for its charming cobblestone streets and Baroque Antigueño architecture. Today the bustling city offers new reasons to visit, like La Nueva Fábrica, an art center that’s set to debut February 13. Here, visitors can explore contemporary art galleries and exhibitions for $6. It’s free to visit Santo Domingo del Cerro, a contemporary sculpture park populated with pieces from acclaimed artist Efraín Recinos. It’s also free or nominal to visit Antigua’s historic churches and cathedrals, and many salsa-dancing schools offer free introductory group classes. Meanwhile, partaking in Antigua’s thriving food and coffee scene costs about $20 a day at casual restaurants. As for hotels, lodging at the charming (and popular) Hotel Posada San Pedro (I and II), max out at about $50 a night, and next-level ones like Good Hotel Antigua run about $100.