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Ecuador’s Galapagos is a must see destination in 2013.

1. Destinations to Watch in 2013

First Up: Conde Nast Traveller’s destinations to watch in 2013 list includes some of Latin America’s gems. Here are the top Latin America destinations to watch in 2013.

• Panama. No longer just a place where ships pass in the night, Panama is the cool Caribbean destination of the moment.
• Mexico’s Mayan Riviera. The Mayan Riviera is set for a bounteous year in 2013.The vibe is deliberately hippy-chic, lo-fi by day and up-tempo at night and is a great place to stay for discerning travelers seeking barefoot luxury.
• Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands Galápagos is one of the most fascinating places on earth, an evolutionary melting pot. It’s already at the top of many wishlists, for the intrepid and for animal-lovers.

2. 21 Cheap Places to Visit… Where Does Latin America Come In?

Up Next. Want to travel, but don’t want to spend lots of money? These 21 cheap travel destinations let you get the most bang for your buck. Want to try it? Tim Leffel’s can help. His mission is to show cheapos how to find travel destinations they can afford.

Where is his favorite cheap spot in Central America’s? Ometepe, Nicaragua.

In Nicaragua, it’s a wide-open blank slate, because there isn’t much tourism outside of Granada and San Juan Del Sur. That means there are but a few nice hotels and restaurants and your main mode of transportation is mostly on chicken buses. But if you want cheap and exciting, Nicaragua is your choice.

3. 6 Must See Latin American Destinations

Finally: With over 7 million square miles to cover and 430 million people to meet between Central and South America, deciding where to start your Latin American adventure can be a little tricky, but with Bootsnall Travel Guide’s six must-see Latin American destinations, the planning just got easier.

• 1. Quito, the Amazon, and Cuenca – Ecuador
• 2. Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls – Brazil
• 3. Lima, Cuzco, Lake Titicaca and Machu Picchu – Peru
• 4. Buenos Aires to Santiago via Bariloche – Argentina & Chile
• 5. La Paz, Sucre and more – Bolivia
• 6. San Jose to Panama City – Costa Rica & Panama

Adventure-lovers rejoice! These top sports are certain to deliver pure beach bliss, idyllic islands, curious creatures, and small towns packed with charm.