Answers to the ten most frequently asked questions concerning travel to Latin America 1. Double these prices at the finest restaurants and tourist traps. Students and backpackers can, of course, cut these costs to rock bottom . Generally the smaller the country, the smaller the town, the smaller the cost. And if you speak Spanish or Portuguese all prices instantly drop even lower.
All Latin countries require U.S. citizens to have a valid passport.
Brazil and El Salvador also require U.S. citizens to have a visa. Best advice is to drink bottled water. Safe, reliable bottled water is now available throughout Latin America. In restaurants insist the bottle be opened at your table. Bottled soft drinks and beer are plentiful, inexpensive, and recommended.