Argentina
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 29 ARS
Here you can visit sections of the Andes Mountains. Stop by Los Glaciares National Park. It’s an official UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’s also Argentina’s oldest national park, Patagonia’s Tierra del Fuego National Park. Visit the capital of Buenos Aires and the exceptional art museums there. There’s the National Museum of Fine Arts where admission is about $4.67 and the Fortabat Art Collection, where admission is under $3.25.
Chile
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 691 CLP
Chile is famous for its geographic diversity. It features ancient forests, picturesque coastline, snow-capped mountains, and sprawling deserts too. In the capital, Santiago, there’s the popular Plaza de Armas which includes the National History Museum and a neoclassical cathedral. Dining at an inexpensive eatery here will cost $8.68. A meal for two at a mid-level restaurant is about $43. You can stay at a youth hostel for under $25 per night.
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