Budget friendly trip for late Feb/early March?

[CalWorth]

Originally Posted by kyle19125

A young American female alone in Mexico with a rental car to me doesn't sound like the most prudent travel

Is this person a young American female?

I did it, plus many other places out of USA. Don’t discourage solo women from traveling.

OP, you could also stay at a resort in Playa del Carmen on Yucatán Peninsula & arrange
To join group tour of Chichen Itza etc. And, you would be right on a warm, sandy beach, you could just hang at the beach.Or, just stay in Merida, much to do there. Another option in Mexico is San Miguel de Allende, a beautiful Mexican colonial town full of American expats.

[tarragon]

Originally Posted by ceresc21

Looking to take a solo birthday trip either late in Feb or early March. It doesn't have to be somewhere warm, I don't mind cooler climates, but I'd like if it's not the arctic tundra. I'll be going from Austin TX. I would really like to add another stamp to my passport (it has a grand total of one) if possible, so Mexico and Costa Rica are high considerations. I've done a lot of research of different cities, but nothing is really calling to me. I want to go somewhere I can get around pretty easily, find good food, and cultural experiences. And of course feel safe as a solo traveler. I am trying to keep my flight under $500, and I will likely be staying in a hostel or budget hotel, so yeah not looking to break the bank.

We are flying out of Austin r/t is $398 per person and nonstop to Costa Rica. I thought that was a bargain! Mexico seemed to be more expensive.