There is a desire among Mexicans to go on vacation during the summer, so El Economista, with the help of the Kayak Travel Hacker Guide, selected 5 of the cheapest beach destinations.
Kayak’s Travel Hacker Guide offers information on popular activities and places to discover in each destination. It allows the management of the trip from start to finish, showing the average price of flights, accommodation and car rental for the coming months (August/September).
hidden port
Oaxacan beauty is Puerto Escondido, a place that invites tourists to rest and spend days disconnecting on a wide variety of beaches, but also in other natural attractions, such as rivers and lagoons.
If you are passionate about surfing, the Carrizalillo and Zicatela beaches with the largest and most impressive waves in the world.
What you cannot miss is the release of the newborn turtles on Bacocho beach. An event that takes place every day at 5 in the afternoon and is a show that will remain forever in your memory.
Prices for August
• Flights $2,496
• Lodging $2,579
• Car rental $1,031
cancun
Sun and beach live every day in Cancun. The destination has an infinity of alternatives to enjoy the Summer, for example, catamaran rides and even snorkeling to visit an underwater museum in Isla Mujeres.
In Cozumel, you can rent a car and tour the entire island. And, if you have the opportunity, leave room to get to know Holbox, a paradisiacal island in the north of the Riviera Maya.
Or simply, stay to enjoy the soft white sand that Cancun offers you, as well as a gastronomy that will make you fall in love.
Prices for August
• Flights $2,929
• Lodging $3,053
• Car rental $1,217
Vallarta Port
Puerto Vallarta is the typical destination to enjoy the sea and spend days lying on the beach. The sunset on the boardwalk is one of the most beautiful moments to enjoy with your partner or family, the sunlight reflects on the copper statues that embellish the setting.
Enjoy the tuba, a typical drink made from coconut palm and different fruits and nuts. Also, if you are looking for a hidden place, go to the Marietas Islands, you can only access by boat or swimming, or you can visit El Jorullo, the longest suspension vehicular bridge in the world.
Prices for August
• Flights $2,723
• Lodging $4,848
• Car rental $1,052
San Jose del Cabo
The Los Cabos area, formed by Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, is gaining national and international followers.
In the imposing Sea of Cortez, the best activities await you to enjoy the beach. In addition to surfing, diving and snorkeling in the Cabo Pulmo National Park.
You can try fishing and get a striped kingfish, rooster fish or grouper, which will taste delicious at dinner time. At night, go out to walk the streets and enjoy a good party dancing until dawn.
Prices for August
• Flights $2,723
• Lodging $3,879
• Car rental $1,134
Santa Maria Huatulco
For lovers of natural destinations and ecotourism, an excellent option is Santa María Huatulco, in Oaxaca. This small city has nine bays, 36 virgin beaches that you can enjoy for free and that are perfect for snorkeling, diving, rappelling, hiking and many other activities in incredible outdoor spaces.
As a family and with the little ones in the house, you can visit the Yée Lo Bée butterfly farm, the iguana farm, in Ventanilla and Mazunte, where a great job of conserving sea turtles is carried out.
Prices for August
• Flights $2,806
• Lodging $5,818
• Car rental $722
To decide on Summer Vacations abroad, travelers show interest in the prices of airline tickets, the vaccination percentage of the country and also in the entry restrictions
San Jose Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano, active andesitic stratovolcano in north-western Costa Rica 90km from San José, in the province of Alajuela, canton of San Carlos. The Arenal volcano measures at least 1,633 meters.
San José, the capital of Costa Rica is the gateway to a natural paradise, since the entire country offers a wide variety of activities in which to marvel at the fauna and flora of the place.
If you are looking for destinations near San José, you have to know the Braulio Carrillo National Park and the famous Poás volcano. And if you have a little more time, escape to its virgin beaches, where it would not be unusual to come across a puma along the way.
Get ready, because Costa Rica is a constant encounter with the animal world.
Prices for August
• Flights $2,806
• Lodging $5,818
• Car rental $722
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Lake Atitlán, one of the most visited tourist attractions in Guatemala. This body of water was formed approximately 84,000 years ago after a volcanic eruption and enchants all the tourists who come to it with its waters that vary in color throughout its 130 square kilometers.
If you like to tour the remains of ancient archaeological cities, less than two hours east of Atitlán is Iximche, a site built in 1470 that was the capital of the Kaqchikel kingdom. Get ready to walk the endless trails.
Prices for August
• Flights $4,807
• Lodging $2,879
• Car rental $1,031
Bogota Colombia
main square with church, Bolivar square in Bogota, Colombia, Latin America
Colombian capital that is located in a point surrounded by large hills. The best known of all is Monserrate, to whose summit you can climb by funicular, but we encourage you to do so on foot, thus challenging the altitude, since this destination is 2,640 meters above sea level.
You cannot miss the Gold Museum and the Emerald Museum, with pieces that will leave you speechless, and the Botero Museum, with a large number of works by the famous Colombian artist.
Prices for August
• Flights $4,869
• Lodging $1,217
• Car rental $742
Tayrona National Park, Colombia
Paradise beach with white sand, crystal blue water and big boulders in Tayrona national park in Colombia with selective focus
El Tayrona is one of the most important and well-known natural parks in all of Colombia. Located in the northern part of the country, very close to the city of Santa Marta, this place is not only a wonder of nature, but also a sacred space for the indigenous people who live there.
You can enter the Park through the Zaino entrance and walk to Cape San Juan, or walk from the dungeon to Playa Brava.
There are alternatives for accommodation in hammocks or cabins enjoying the tropical climate.
Prices for August
• Flights $6,231
• Lodging $2,528
• Car rental $1,310
Lima Peru
Panoramic view of Lima main square and cathedral church.
For years, the capital of Peru has become the best gastronomic destination in the world. Every bite of food is enjoyed to the fullest, you can find restaurants with the best culinary awards, but also little-known corners where you can try delicious dishes at very low prices.
Tour Barranco, a neighborhood with an alternative atmosphere or its museums, such as the Larco or the Memory Museum.
Tourists fall in love with the island of San Lorenzo, where you can swim with sea lions.
Prices for August
• Flights $8,295
• Lodging $1,842
• Car rental $1,072
*Methodology: Average price of flights in August 2022 for the mentioned destinations, based on the travel and search dates of the indicated month.
