Europe too expensive... Central/South America as a replacement? Cost compared? I live in Texas. Was thinking of doing trip through Europe with bf but having second thoughts because of cost. However I planned a different trip that might be more cost effective? I can take a bus from my city to Mexico City for only 130 dollars, and then make a trip through the countries I'm interested in and coming full circle back to Mexico City. I'm really interested in Mexico City and the Mesoamerican pyramids, beaches seem nice. I've studied Latin American history (primarily Mexican) and Spanish in college (though I can't speak it very well at all). Heres the list of places to go... Would like to stay for at least 2 months, maybe 3. What would the est. cost be from those who have had similar trips for two people? 

Mexico
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Honduras
Costa Rica
Belize
Panama
Venezuela
Colombia 
Peru
 