Connecting with your roots by traveling to destinations in Latin America is something that many Latinas look forward to. It can be a journey of self-discovery, finding your place in the world, and knowing where your ancestors came from.
Until earlier this year, women traveling alone knew that they faced certain risks, but the chances of truly experiencing any danger were slim. Several recent events have shaken this belief about solo travel to the core.
In March 2018, two American women were killed by gunshots in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. In August, a 25-year-old Mexican woman was killed, and an English woman was attacked but managed to escape. A third American woman was killed in November.
This could be just the tip of the iceberg, as other murders may have occurred and not been reported. People go traveling all the time, but when they travel alone, it can be hard for family members or friends to track what is happening to them.
Did they not phone home because they ran out of credit? Maybe they had no reception. Perhaps they are up in the mountains somewhere, or maybe they just forgot.
It is extremely difficult to remain safe when your main contacts are living in another country.
How Latinas can Travel Safely
There is a saying, “there is safety in numbers”, and when traveling this is especially true. The safest way for Latinas to travel in Latin America is to go as part of a group. Group travel provides a level of safety that solo travel cannot and is one of the best solutions to what may be a growing problem.
WeAreOutLatinas.com aims to help the problem by providing a range of options for female group travel. WAOL is Latina-owned and provides a range of group tours with travel benefits for Latinas who may not have a group of their own to go with.
The group tours include language immersion, authentic local cuisine, and a raising of cultural awareness, all in an environment that promotes safety by traveling in larger numbers. Not only that but with luxury hotels and deluxe transportation on offer, you’ll be traveling in style and thoroughly enjoying your trip.
You’ll develop a sense of belonging and love every moment of the experience. If there’s one way to guarantee you’ll see the best of Latin America without having to worry about your own personal safety, then group travel with WeAreOutLatinas is the perfect solution.
