Lonely PlanetJul 21, 2026
10 fantastic, unexpected destinations for budget travelers
Explore the world’s wonders without breaking the bank.
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- Reggae SumfestFestivalmultiday reggae event in Montego Bay
- Elsewhere
- RomaSuburbMexico City, MexicoThere's no better home base for eating your way through the city.
- CondesaNeighborhoodMexico City, MexicoIt is immediately west of Colonia Roma, together with which it is designated as a "Barrio Mágico Turístico".
- Palacio NacionalSightMexico City, Mexicoarchitectural highlight in Centro Histórico
- Museo Frida KahloMuseumMexico City, MexicoThis Mexico City museum, also known as "Casa Azul" for its shocking cobalt blue exterior, is where Frida Khalo was born…
- CoyoacánNeighborhoodMexico City, Mexicostreet life, costs little or nothing to take in
- TeotihuacánSightMexico City, MexicoTeotihuacan is an ancient Mesoamerican city located in a sub-valley of the Valley of Mexico, which is located in the…
- Centro HistoricoNeighborhoodMexico City, Mexicohistorical center with inexpensive guesthouses and hostels
- ZócaloSightMexico City, Mexicosquare in Centro Histórico
- Chapultepec ParkParkMexico City, Mexicohuge park, free to explore
- Palacio de Bellas ArtesSightMexico City, MexicoIt hosts performing arts events, literature events and plastic arts galleries and exhibitions.
- Autobuses del NortePlaceMexico City, Mexicobus station for Teotihuacán
- Trench TownParkKingston, JamaicaBob Marley's birthplace
- Bob Marley MuseumMuseumKingston, Jamaicaexcellent museum in Kingston
- Blue Mountain PeakTrailKingston, Jamaicaascend for overnight stay in guesthouse
- Seven Mile BeachSightNegril, Jamaicawhite-sand beach in Negril
- Rick’s CaféAttractionNegril, Jamaicacliff jumping spot in Negril
- Pelican BarSightTreasure Beach, Jamaicabar accessible by boat from Treasure Beach
- Rebel SaluteFestivalOcho Rios, Jamaicaovernight reggae event in Ocho Rios
- AlfamaNeighborhoodLisbon, Portugaloldest neighborhood, narrow winding lanes
- Miradouro da Senhora do MonteSightLisbon, Portugalviewpoint with panoramic city views
- Museo de Antropología e HistóriaMuseumMexico City, Mexico
- Diego Rivera Mural MuseumMuseumMexico City, Mexico