If you want to plan a trip to Latin America on a budget, you have options that are safe, affordable and fun for the whole family. Some of the most popular destinations are located in Mexico. This includes Cancun, Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta. But there are other lesser-known places to visit both within Mexico and beyond. GOBankingRates asked travel experts to share their top hidden gems for middle-class families with kids to go in Latin America. Here’s what they said and some approximate costs for each destination.

If you’re looking to check something off your bucket list while still having a great, family friendly trip, Maya Kapoor-Miller, a travel manager at Dreamport, suggested Colombia. “Surrounded by the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines in the north and west and the Amazon rainforest in the south, it offers some of South America’s most picture-perfect views and breathtaking adventures,” she said. “Today, it is a lot safer and more developed than it once used to be and welcomes tourists from all around the world while still being very [affordable].” There are quite a few budget-friendly options to choose from in Colombia, including Bogotá, Medellín and Cali. You can always use one of those locations as your base, but then spend your days exploring what the country has to offer off the beaten path.

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