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Jetset Around South America on a Backpacker’s Budget

South America is the newest destination for backpackers who want a different experience than the traditional European route. With some of the best natural wonders and authentic cultures in the world, you’ll want to experience this up-and-coming continent firsthand. One of the biggest perks of traveling to South America is that it’s affordable! Check out our itinerary for a cheap way to explore Peru and Colombia on a backpacker’s budget, plus save an extra $30 off intra-Latin flights.

Flights from Los Angeles to Lima starting at $266* one way

Lima hostels from $6/night**

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Flights from Lima to Cusco starting at $132* one way

Cusco hostels from $7/night**

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Flights from Cusco to Cartagena starting at $240* one way

Cartagena hostels from $13/night**

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Flights from Cartagena to Bogota starting at $82* one way

Bogota hostels from $6/night**

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Flights from Bogota to Los Angeles starting at $329* one way

With endless attractions to explore and memories to make, you’ll want to get your friends together and start planning your backpacking trip right away. You can save even more money by booking your flight and hostel with StudentUniverse. Get started today!

*NOTE ABOUT FLIGHT PRICES

All prices were current at the time this post was published. Prices are subject to availability and subject to change without notice. Prices are based on searches done in the last 14 days and for departures between May and August of 2015. Flight prices vary by date, departure city, arrival city and availability. All taxes/fees are included in the price, except certain government taxes, change fees, and fees imposed in destination and airline baggage fees, if applicable.

**NOTE ABOUT HOTEL PRICES

All prices were current at the time this post was published. Prices are subject to availability and subject to change without notice. Prices are a per night per person lowest amount found based on searches done in the last 14 days for hotel stays for the cities listed above for stays between May and August of 2015. Hotel prices vary by date, city, and availability. Taxes/fees are not included in the price.

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