At a time when the rise of the dollar and inflation threaten every day, looking for travel destinations where the talk pays is important for the pocket and traveler satisfaction.
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According to data from Bloomberg, the Colombian peso is in the top 10 of the emerging currencies that have devalued the most so far in 2022 -has reached its historical maximum this season- and today it is reported at COP$4,392.50 per dollar in its TRM.
For this reason, when making travel plans, it is key to look for convenient destinations for currency exchange, countries whose currency is also weak, because that way you can buy more currency from that place with the dollars you carry. Traveling to a country with a strong economy punishes change a lot.
In the first eight months of 2022, the main currencies that have depreciated against to the dollar are the Turkish lira (-23.4 percent)followed by the Hungarian forint (-20.6 percent), the Argentine peso (-19.3 percent), the Polish zloty (-15.8 percent), the Chilean peso (-14.1 percent), the Bulgarian lev (-11.6 percent) and the Romanian lei (-11.4 percent).
In Latin America, the top three of those that have fallen the most are made up of the Argentine peso (-19.3 percent), the Chilean peso (-14.1 percent) and the Colombian peso (-10.8 percent). Meanwhile, the Brazilian real has gained 3.7 percent and the Peruvian sol 1 percent.
Convenient destinations for currency exchange
This information already leaves us on the table with interesting tourist destinations where we can put our traveling suitcases:
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Turkey
Turkey
Maria del Mar Quintana
In addition to being convenient for the exchange of its currency, it is a destination to which Colombians can reach with a direct flight thanks to the fact that Turkish Airlines enabled, since November of last year, a daily flight between Istanbul and El Dorado airports, from Bogotá, with a technical stopover at the Tocumen airport, in Panama. Istanbul airport, in turn, won the award for ‘Best Airport in Europe’ in the category of more than 40 million passengers, from the European office of Airports Council International.
In addition, this country is an interesting destination with possibilities for all tastes and pockets. There are hundreds of very convenient hotel alternatives, and when it comes to eating, the offer is wide and cheap.
Argentina
Argentina
Mariana Guerrero
Undoubtedly, the proximity to this South American country and also the wide range of flights make it a good option for its currency, the Argentine peso.
Aerolineas Argentinas now has a fare pPromotional $690 round trip to travel in low season, that is, between August and November. It is an option with seven direct frequencies per week, departing at 10:45 pm and arriving at 7:15 am From Buenos Aires, the flights start at 4:45 pm and arrive at 9:30 pm in Bogotá.
Flights to the capital of the southern country arrive at the Jorge Newbery airport, located on Costanera Rafael Obligado Avenue, next to the Río de la Plata, in the Palermo neighborhood. Landing at this airport allows you to save costs and transfer time as it is located within the city. It also has a direct connection for regional and national flights in Argentina. one Argentine peso It is equivalent to 31.90 Colombian pesos. It is recommended to carry dollars and exchange them in the city. At the airport it can be more expensive.
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Chili
The region of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, located in Tierra del Fuego (Chile)
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If it is about proximity, there is also Chile. The southern country is full of interesting cities and nature.
Its air connections are also very advantageous. Sky Airline, JetSmart, Avianca, Aerolineas Argentinas and Latam, to mention only those that fly direct to Santiago de Chile, today offer tickets from 1,645,000, round trip. Already there, food, lodging and excursions are options for all pockets.
Caribbean
The Caribbean destinations continue to be the most desired and sought after by Colombians and this has to do with the proximity, the prices and the experiences that this region offers. Beach, breeze and sea will always be the perfect formula.
It is noteworthy that within the top ten countries to which Colombians travel, RThe Dominican epública had the highest growth in the exit of Colombians between January and August with 154 percent; followed by Mexico, with 80 percent; Spain, with 28 percent; and France, with 22 percent.
Cuba has positioned itself as an economic destination full of surprises. There you must arrive with euros instead of dollars because the change will be more convenient. Stay in homes or “resident properties,” and you’ll have rates up to 85 percent cheaper than hotels. Food in Cuba is very cheap if you choose the area well.
Eastern Europe or Eastern Europe
Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria have at this time depreciated currencies that become very convenient for exchange. However, the distance from Colombia puts us at a airfares that reach six million pesos, round trip. But now is a good time to consider these destinations, rich in history, architecture and culture.
(Also: Corona Island, the first island in the world with the Blue Verified seal).
Southeast Asian
Thailand
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If the distance is not a problem, when talking about cheap trips, Southeast Asia cannot be left out of the list, a region with several countries that offer very cheap ground services such as Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar.
Expert travelers always talk about the value for money, in this part of the world. But also, the richness in cultures and religions make it a microcosm of experiences. Cities, beaches and jungle, plus a delicious gastronomy, the ideal mix to have an ideal destination. Hostels from 8 euros, beers for one euro, meals for 3 euros, make it a region without competition in its prices for travelers.
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