CDMX, one of the best destinations in the world to travel in 2019, according to Lonely Planet

Although Florida is in the USA and not in Latin America, it is certain that nearly around 70% of its population is Latin or of Latin origin. Miami has become an important city. gastronomic, cultural and urban center in the world. (Getty Images)
And that is perhaps one of the reasons why Lonely Planet included it among the cities to visit in 2019.

"Famous for its beautiful beaches and buzzing nightlife, Miami has seduced travelers seeking a tropical paradise when the north of the continent trembles with cold," reads the guide.

But it saves that, although it is still a city to escape the worst winter months, the various investments in infrastructure and culture have made it a city adapted to all seasons.

"In recent years, Miami has turned into an arts center, a gastronomic destination and an urban innovation center," said Lonely Planet .

Mexico City

The Mexican capital, with its 20 million inhabitants, sometimes seems to be the scene of chaos.
Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico. (Getty Images)

However, it is undeniable that it is one of the most important cultural and gastronomic centers of the continent.

But what stands out most is the extraordinary combination of its pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern architecture.

"The pre-Hispanic buildings of Mexico rise above the ground of the city while the colonial cathedrals remain firm and modern, as the museum Soumaya shines in the sun, it is always present," write -they. 19659002] And they add that "for this reason and many others, Mexico City has been designated the design capital of the world in 2018. It is the sixth city on the planet to receive this title and the first on the American continent. "

Regions

Northern Peru

We do not miss: Peru is already famous among international travelers for its incredible gastronomy and for the archaeological jewel that is Machu Picchu.

And its points of attraction are mainly between Lima, the capital, and Cusco, where are the popular remains of Inca.

But obviously Peru is a lot more. And this makes it stand out Lonely Planet in its edition of best destinations, which showcases the beauty of the north of the country.

"Northern Peru is a collection of superlatives, home to some of the continent's oldest cultures and one of the wildest landscapes in the world," he said.
The Elqui Valley is a great place to see the stars. (Getty Images)

"This area is an excellent example of what makes South America's travels so spectacular and its eagerness to travel behind Cusco and Machu Picchu, many travelers are bored of this wonder."

Valle del Elqui, Chile

The Chilean pisco house has become in recent years a very attractive place, especially for a clbad of tourists: those who want to reach the stars. With a telescope, of course.

"People are slowly becoming familiar with this region, where astroturists arrive in greater numbers to enjoy the stars in their incredible clear sky," reads the travel guide.

"But in 2019, it will have greater significance, in that it will be located directly in the zone of a total solar eclipse," he said.

The cheapest destinations

Argentina

Gardel, Maradona and Evita have everything to please: a crazy city like Buenos Aires, the impressive Perito Moreno glacier and the majestic Iguazú waterfalls.
The Iguazú Falls, north of Argentina, one of the main attractions of the continent. (Getty Images)

But because of rising prices in recent years, tourism officials – and the country itself – have done their best to remain a destination of choice for tourists.

The depreciation of the peso in recent months has affected the local economy but has also benefited tourism.

"Foreign visitors can receive a 21% refund of their accommodation and credit card fees and, for many nationalities, the price of the visa is not charged," the publication says.

Ecuador

Ecuador's efforts to show that it has everything to be a tourist destination seem to bear fruit.

The Galapagos Islands have become famous thanks to Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution, but they are also a destination of tourist choice. (Getty Images)

"You want to see the best of South America but in a short time, Ecuador is the perfect place, there are Andean landscapes, colonial cities, rainforests and you can Also sail on the waves of the Pacific Ocean ", you read in the magazine.

He adds: "As one could expect from a small country, buses are fast, numerous and cheap: there are few corners of the country that are more than half a mile away. – day trip.Eurador has one of the best beach environments of South America in the villages north of the city of Guayaquil. "

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