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The value of a dollar isn’t what it used to be, and perhaps no traveler knows this better than digital nomads.
$1000 lifestyles are few and far between, but believe it or not, it is still quite feasible in certain parts of the world.
Digital nomads’ jobs range from customer service agents to million-dollar business owners, but no matter your income, budgets are always on the mind when roaming the world.
This winter as more travelers of all types seek out warm getaways, digital nomads can strike gold saving huge amounts of money all while enjoying multiple sunny cultural destinations of Latin America.
Put the big names aside and embrace the lesser-known as these 3 cities researched by Journée Mondiale are exactly what digital nomads will be looking for this winter.
Cuenca: Ecuador’s Historic Town In The Andes
Don’t let “Ecuador” be a trigger word. Like just about anywhere else in the world, there’s good that comes with the bad.
In this case, the bad obviously being a state of emergency was recently issued alerting tourists visiting Ecuador as a crime wave took over popular areas of the country.
Good news for you is the historic town of Cuenca isn’t one of them and is actually regarded as being quite safe attracting both retired expats and digital nomads alike.
Immerse yourself in the UNESCO-listed city center and enjoy a slower pace rather than the hustle and bustle of major Latin American cities like Mexico City or Buenos Aires.
Here you can start your day by fueling up on stout local coffee at numerous delightful cafes, which you don’t have to bat an eye at spending since apartments are only $400 per month.
Factor in cheap eats, plentiful outdoor activities, and how walkable this mountain town is rather than Uber-ing around, your pockets may feel heavy with all the money you’re saving living on $1000 or less.
Arequipa: Peru’s ‘White City’
Who needs the chaos of Lima when you can wake up amongst gleaming white architecture derived of volcanic stones?
You may have never heard of Arequipa, but it’s well worth a winter stay at such affordable prices and immense beauty.
Only downside being you may want to start hitting the treadmill as Arequipa sits 7500 feet high in the sky surrounded by volcanoes.
Often overshadowed by icons such as Macchu Picchu, Arequipa has flown under the radar, but it’s time for that to change.
If $300 apartments don’t catch your eye, perhaps the phenomenal cuisine, like spicy rocoto relleno, or the eye-popping architecture will suffice as your daily base.
There ample numerous intriguing museums to visit in this elevated city of nearly 1 million residents, so don’t think this is a sleepy town – it’s quite large with traditional markets, delicious restaurants, and liveley bars to frequent with disposable income you’ll have.
Not to mention, there are great cafes to visit as Peru is known worldwide for coffee, plentiful centrally located co-working spaces, and even digital nomad favorite hostel, Selina.
Granada: Nicaragua’s Vibrant Colonial Gem
Nicaragua is arguably the most beautiful country in Central America, but you wouldn’t know it due to the government’s off-putting politics and treatment of their own people.
However, Granada is the exception to the rule if you can get past the invasive customs procedure where you may be asked a bazillion questions why you’re entering Nicaragua.
Once you’re through, you’ll be welcomed into a haven for expats and digital nomads in Granada, a vibrant colonial town nestled along scenic lakes, where you can explore volcanic islands like Ometepe.
This laid-back town is located an hour from Nicaragua’s capital of Managua, which is likely your gateway into the country, so it’s an easy trek and well worth it.
You can rent apartments in historic buildings as low as $300, but keep in mind if booking on Airbnb, the owner may try to tack on utilities; something I had to deal with when booking here.
Exploring the town is captivating with its timeless cobbled streets, charming cafes, and traditional markets to peruse.
It’s well-equipped for digital nomads with numerous hostels and co-working spaces, or sometimes both are packed into one like Casa Bloom (and there’s also a Selina here, too).
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