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Central America Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Matt Link

A little Spanish goes a long way. Although English is common, especially in large urban areas, you’ll find the friendly locals are patient and respond well when you can say a few words in their language.
Don’t spend all your time in the cities. True, for gay travel, cities are most likely where you’ll find the biggest queer scenes, but be sure to mix up your urban gay travel vacation time with excursions to the region’s fabulous natural scenery as well.
Don’t bite off more of the region than you can chew. Hop-scotching across Latin America in one trip can be maddening—better to choose one country and focus on it.
Watch out for reverse high seasons. Summer vacations for South Americans happen during our wintertime, when prices can be high. Prices for straight and gay travel alike also bump up in July, when locals take their winter vacations.
Don’t forget about skiing. Chile and Argentina have incredible and affordable Andean resorts where you can ski when it’s summer back home.

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: South and Central America

By Matt Link

A cruise down the Amazon. A hike up the ancient Inca trail. Gazing at the Mayan temples at Tikal. South and Central America are as fascinating as they are friendly and affordable. From ice fjord cruises in Chile, to Caribbean resorts in Venezuela, to the wildlife tours of the remote Galapagos, you can have just about any kind of vacation you choose to in the region. And Latin America is becoming one of the most fascinating regions for gay travel, thanks to a budding LGBT rights movement. Read More

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