10 Best Latin American Countries for Black Men

In this article, you’ll discover the best Latin American countries for black men who want to experience Latin culture, food, lifestyle, and of course meet a beautiful Latina lady.

In my personal experience, Latina women like black men so you won’t have any trouble hooking up in Latina America.

Latin America consists of 20 countries where French, Spanish, and Portuguese are spoken. Latin culture is a mix of African, European, and Indigenous cultures bundled together in a tropical paradise. Due to its close proximity to the USA, you shouldn’t be surprised that Central and South America is a popular travel spot for black tourists and ex-pats.

Below is our list of the top countries in Latin American where black men can enjoy warm weather, lower cost of living, beautiful women, business opportunities, and relax in Latin American paradise.

1. Brazil

Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Brazil Highlights

  • The black mecca of South America
  • World class nightlife
  • Beautiful warm year round women
  • Most beautiful women in the Americas
  • Great food and cuisine
  • Lower cost of living
  • Excellent vibe

Brazil is refered to as the “Black Mecca of Latin America” and has the 2nd largest black population in the world.

Brazil consistently gets the most love in the black male travel community. Black men often have life changing experiences when they first visit the country. Many often settle down, get married to a Brazilian woman and start a new life outside the Matrix.

We ranked it #1 on the list because Brazil offers the best overall mix of great weather, beaches, nightlife, healthy food, and gorgeous women out of all Latin American countries. It’s also the largest country in Latin America by population as well.

Best City: Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is a world class city that every black men should visit. You’ll find world class nightlife and entertainment at a mere fraction of the cost compared to places like New York City and Miami.

Visa Cost: Free

US passport holders do not require a visa to enter Brazil. If you aren’t a US citizen then check your local Brazil consulate to see if you need a visa for entry.

Official Language: Portuguese

Brazilians speak Portuguese so it’s recommended to practice the language before you visit. I recommend the Everything Learning Brazilian Portuguese book that comes with a free CD to help you learn Brazilian Portuguese easily.

Also, download some free apps like HelloTalk or DuoLingo to practice in your free time.

Flight Costs: $800 Roundtrip

LATAM Airlines and American Airlines offer the cheapest flights leaving from New York (JFK) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) for ~$800 roundtrip. Use Expedia for finding cheap flights to Brazil.

Accommodations

According to Expatistan, the average cost for a studio apartment in Rio de Janeiro is ~$500 per month.

Here’s a list of the best places to find a hotel room, apartment or condo in Brazil:

Meeting Brazilian Women

Brazilian women are easy to meet and you can find them everywhere. Many educated Brazilians speak fluent English, but you’ll need to speak Portuguese with the majority of the girls.

Here’s a general breakdown of best cities to find Brazilian ladies based on their look:

  • White Brazilian Girls (loiras): Rio de Janeiro, & Sao Paulo
  • Brown Girls (morenas): Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, & Recife
  • Black Girls (pretas): Salvador Bahia & Rio de Janeiro

Try some brazilian online dating sites and chat up a few ladies before you visit. Our favorite Brazilian dating site is BrazilCupid.

Read More: 10 Reasons Why Black Men Should Travel to Brazil

2. Colombia

Colombia Highlights

  • The most popular destination according to ExpatKings readers
  • Very low cost of living
  • Diverse mix of locations and cultures
  • Close proximity to the USA
  • World class nightlife
  • Beautiful Latina women

Colombia comes in at the close 2nd place just behind Brazil in terms of rankings. One of the nice things about Colombia is extremely low cost of living compared to the value you receive. Everything from food to nightlife is MUCH cheaper than similar destinations like Brazil and Panama. You don’t need a lot of money per month to live like a king.

Black men are treated quite well in Colombia and it’s much safer than you think. Cities like Cartagena have a majority black population while other cities like Bogota resemble European capitals. Colombia offers black men a lot of different benefits than you won’t get in most western countries.

Best City: Medellin

Medellin offers everything you could want in a world class city: nightlife, affordable housing, healthy food, enjoyable weather and some of Colombia’s most beautiful women.

Visa Cost: Free for Up to 90 Days

US Citizens do not require a tourist visa to enter Colombia for up to 90 days.

Official Language: Spanish

Colombians speak Spanish so it’s best to practice your Spanish speaking skills before your trip. Easy Spanish Step by Step is the most purchased Spanish language course on this website. You can also download an app like HelloTalk or DuoLingo to learn faster.

Flight Costs: $500 roundtrip

Spirit Airlines and United offer the cheapest flights from New York (JFK) to Medellin (MDE) for ~$500 roundtrip.

Accommodations

According to Expatistan, the average cost of a studio apartment in Medellin is ~$350 per month.

Here’s a list of the best places to find a hotel room, apartment or condo in Brazil:

Meeting Colombian Women

Colombia Women

Colombianas are getting a lot of love in recent years due to their great personalities, sexy bodies and wifey qualities. Colombian women make the best wives & girlfriends out of all South American women because they are faithful and loyal.

You can meet them anywhere through Colombia including places like shopping malls, local markets, gyms, restaurants, nightclubs (discotecas) and bars.

Online dating in Colombia really works well so I recommend signing up for ColombianCupid to meet & date beautiful Colombian ladies.

Read More: 10 Reasons Why Black Men Should Visit Colombia

3. Panama

Highlights

  • #1 retirement destination for Americans
  • Official currency is the US dollar
  • Close proximity to the USA (Only 3 hour flight away)
  • Warm weather year round
  • Plenty of business opportunities for expats
  • Amazing pension benefits for retirees
  • Beautiful Latina women

Best City: Panama City

Panama City is the capital of Panama and offers the best overall lifestyle for tourists and expats. While other parts of Panama aren’t very modern, Panama City offers world class luxuries and you can find everything you need in this city.

Out of all the black expats I’ve spoken to in Panama, most appreciate the convenience and lower cost of living in Panama. The country caters to Americans and provides US expats with tons of benefits to encourage you to move to Panama.

Visa Costs: Free for Up to 180 Days

US Citizens do not require a tourist visa to enter Panama for up to 180 days (6 months).

Official Language: Spanish

Panamanians speak Spanish so it’s best to practice your Spanish speaking skills before your trip. Easy Spanish Step by Step is the most purchased Spanish language course on this website. You can also download an app like HelloTalk or DuoLingo to learn faster.

Flight Costs: $600

Avianca and AeroMexico offer the cheapest flights going from New York (JFK) to Panama City (PTY) for ~$600.

Accommodations

According to Expatistan, the average cost for a studio apartment in Panama City is ~$800 per month.

Here’s a list of the best places to find a hotel room, apartment or condo in Brazil:

Meeting Panamanian Women

Panama Girls
Panamanian Women

Meeting women in Panama is easy like in most Latin American countries. You will find beautiful girls at shopping malls, restaurants, cafes, nightclubs and bars.

Here’s a breakdown of the best cities to find women based on their look:

  • Black Girls (negras): Colon & Bocas Del Toro
  • Brown Girls (morenas): Panama City & Boquete
  • White Girls (blancas): Panama City

Nowadays, online dating in Panama makes it much easier to meet and date sexy Panamanian girls for the comfort of your room. LatinAmericanCupid is the best online dating site in Panama.

Read More: 10 Reasons Why Black Men Should Travel to Panama

4. Costa Rica

Downtown San Jose Costa Rica
Downtown San Jose, Costa Rica

Hightlights

  • The safest country in Central America
  • Great starter trip for first time travelers
  • Another decent retirement option other than Panama
  • Great year round weather
  • Lower cost of living
  • Good mix of ladies to choose from

Best City: San Jose

While there are nice vacation spots like Jaco Beach, San Jose is the best overall city in Costa Rica in terms of quality of life, business opportunities, safety and beautiful women.

Visa Costs: Free for up to 90 days

US citizens do not require a tourist visa to enter Costa Rica, however you must purchase a return ticket (round trip or to another country) leaving Costa Rica before you enter. There is also a $29 exit fee payable at the aiport before you exit the country.

Official Language: Spanish

Costa Ricans speak Spanish so it’s best to practice your Spanish speaking skills before your trip. Easy Spanish Step by Step is the most purchased Spanish language course on this website. You can also download an app like HelloTalk or DuoLingo to learn faster.

Flight Costs: $600

American Airlines offers the cheapest roundtrip flights going from New York (JFK) to San Jose (SJO) for ~$600.

Accommodations

According to Expatistan, the average cost for a studio apartment in San Jose is ~$700 per month.

Here’s a list of the best places to find a hotel room, apartment or condo in Brazil:

Meeting Costa Rican Women

Costa Rican women, aka ticas, are very down to earth and easy to meet. You can find them everywhere: supermarkets, nightclubs, shopping malls, bars and nightclubs. I published a guide listing the best places to Meet Costa Rican women so go check that out, too.

Here’s a breakdown of the best cities to find women based on their look:

  • Black Girls (negras): Puerto Limon
  • Brown Girls (morenas): San Jose, Puerto Viejo & Jaco Beach
  • White Girls (blancas): San Jose

Online dating in Costa Rica works really well. LatinAmericanCupid is the best dating site in Costa Ricans for hooking up with beautiful ticas.

Read More: 10 Reasons Why Black Men Should Visit Costa Rica

5. Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Highlights

  • A true Caribbean paradise for black men
  • Wonderful year round island living
  • Huge selection of beautiful black latina girls
  • Plenty of real estate investment opportunities
  • Lower cost of living
  • Delicious Caribbean cuisine
  • Close proximity to the USA

The Dominican Republic, also known as the DR, is one of the more popular travel destinations for black men. Made popular by Taylor Made Dreams, the DR offers a mix of Latin & Caribbean lifestyle in this tropical island nation.

Black men get a lot of love in the DR because the Dominican Republic is a majority black country that identiifies with black American culture. Also, the poverty levels are high so DR women are looking for foreign husbands to love and take care of them.

Best City: Punta Cana

Punta Cana is a world famous resort town filled with beautiful beaches, golf resorts, upscale hotels and beautiful DR women looking to hookup with black foreigners.

Visa Costs: Free

US citizens do not require a tourist visa to enter the DR. As of April 2018, the price of DR tourist cards will be included in your airfare.

Official Language: Spanish

Domincans speak Spanish so it’s best to practice your Spanish speaking skills before your trip. Easy Spanish Step by Step is the most purchased Spanish language course on this website. You can also download an app like HelloTalk or DuoLingo to learn faster.

Flight Costs: $500

JetBlue Airways and Delta offer the cheapest flights going from New York (JFK) to Punta Cana (PUJ) nonstop roundtrip for ~$500.

Accommodations

According to Expatistan, the average cost for a studio apartment in Santo Domingo is ~$280 per month.

Here’s a list of the best places to find a hotel room, apartment or condo in Brazil:

Meeting Dominican Women

Dominican Republic Women

Dominican Women have some of the best bodies in Latin America and generally prefer older men for long term relationships. There aren’t a lot of jobs available to the local women so many Dominican women look for foreign men to hookup with.

The country is pretty small so you can find women almost anywhere: on the street, shopping malls, local bars, discotecas and standing nearby hotels looking for foreign men.

Most Dominican women are black so there isn’t much diversity in the country. Santo Domingo, Santiago, and Punta Cana are all good spots to meet & date Dominicans.

DominicanCupid is the best online dating site in the country and many foreigners have met their girlfriend and future wives on the site.

Read More: Black Men’s Guide to the Dominican Republic

6. Puerto Rico

Old San Juan Puerto Rico
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Hightlights

  • A tropical paradise that doesn’t require a passport for US citizens
  • The only US territory worth visiting in the Caribbean
  • World class nightlife
  • US amenities and luxuries galore
  • Delicious seafood cuisine

Best City: Old San Juan

Old San Juan is a lively and popular city located in the capital of Puerto Rico, San Juan. You’ll find everything here including comfortable hotels, hopping nightclubs, delicious restaurants, beautiful Puerto Rican women and access to beaches and resorts.

Visa Costs: None

Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory so US residents do not require a passport or visa to enter the country. You must bring a government issued ID and a copy of your birth certificate to prove your US citizenship.

Official Language: Spanish

Puerto Ricans speak Spanish so it’s best to practice your Spanish speaking skills before your trip. Easy Spanish Step by Step is the most purchased Spanish language course on this website. You can also download an app like HelloTalk or DuoLingo to learn faster.

Flight Costs: $400

Jetblue and Delta offer the cheapest roundtrip flights going from New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU) for ~$400.

Accommodations

According to Expatistan, the average cost for a studio apartment in San Juan is ~$630 per month.

Here’s a list of the best places to find a hotel room, apartment or condo in Brazil:

Meeting Puerto Rican Women

Puerto Rican girl
Puerto Rican girl

Puerto Rican women are really “American” women in a sense because Puerto Rico is an official US territory. However, they still maintain their Latina vibe and you will find them a pleasure to be around. You can meet them all around the city: malls, restaurants, nightclubs and bars.

Onling dating is popular in Puerto Rico just like it is in the USA. LatinAmericanCupid is the best dating site for meeting and dating beautiful Puerto Rican women.

7. Argentina

Hightlights

  • Great option for tourists/expats who grow tired of Brazil
  • World class nightlife and bar scene
  • Best selection of white Latina women in South America

Best City: Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a South American paradise and the most populous city in Argentina. You’ll find everything you need here (nightlife, activities, shopping and women) plus

Visa Costs: Free for up to 90 days

US citizens do not require a tourist visa to enter Argentina for up to 90 days.

Official Language: Spanish

Argentinians speak Spanish so it’s best to practice your Spanish speaking skills before your trip. Easy Spanish Step by Step is the most purchased Spanish language course on this website. You can also download an app like HelloTalk or DuoLingo to learn faster.

Flight Costs: $1,100

LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest roundtrip flights going from New York (JFK) to Buenos Aires (EZE) for ~$1,100

Accommodations

According to Expatistan, the average cost for a studio apartment in Buenos Aires is ~$375 per month.

Here’s a list of the best places to find a hotel room, apartment or condo in Brazil:

Meeting Argentinian Women

Argentinian girl

The women of Argentina are a bit of a mystery to black men. The country doesn’t get much love on blogs and social media, but that doesn’t mean you should pass on it. I’ve met several brothas who were GOING OFF in Argentina and having the time of their lives.

Argentinanian girls are very similar looking and known as some of the sexiest white Latinas in South America. Black men get a boost with the ladies due to supply and demand, which can help a lot in a country like Argentina.

Online dating in Argentina works like magic so be sure to join LatinAmericanCupid and create your profile.

8. Mexico

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Hightlights

  • Top tourist destination due to the location next to USA
  • Lower cost of living
  • World class beaches and nightlife in tourist areas
  • Decent place for retirees to settle down
  • Very cheap flights to Mexico from the US

Best City: Playa Del Carmen

Playa Del Carmen is a world famous beach resort that offers you great beaches, nightlife, cuisine and women all in one easy to access location. It’s an extremely popular tourist destination for Americans.

Visa Costs: Free for Up to 180 Days

US Citizens do not require a tourist visa to enter Mexico for up to 180 days.

Official Language: Spanish

Mexicans speak Spanish so it’s best to practice your Spanish speaking skills before your trip. Easy Spanish Step by Step is the most purchased Spanish language course on this website. You can also download an app like HelloTalk or DuoLingo to learn faster.

Flight Costs: $600

Jetblue and Delta offer direct nonstop flights going from New York (JFK) to Cancun (CUN) for ~$600.

Accommodations

According to Expatistan, the average cost for a studio apartment in Mexico City is ~$430 per month.

Here’s a list of the best places to find a hotel room, apartment or condo in Brazil:

Meeting Mexican Women

Mexican girl
Mexican Girl

Mexicanas are the only Latin women who live in North America so they are quite familiar with western culture. Unfortunately, Mexican women are suffering from an obesity epidemic in Mexico so you won’t find as many beautiful women like you would in other Latin American countries.

Here’s a breakdown of the best cities to find women based on their look:

  • Black Girls (negras): Costa Chica, Veracruz & Guerrero
  • Brown Girls (morenas): Cancun, Playa del Carmen & Merida
  • White Girls (blancas): Mexico City

Online dating is extremely popular in Mexico and MexicanCupid is the best online dating site in the country for finding a beautiful Mexicana girlfriend or wife.

9. Peru

Peru
Peru

Hightlights

  • Uncovered hidden gem not yet ruined due to extreme tourism
  • Extremely low cost of living
  • Beautiful, down to earth women

Best City: Lima

Lima is the capital city of Peru and the second largest city in the Americas (behind Sao Paulo). You’ll find the best variety of nightlife, beaches, and women in the capital.

Visa Costs: Free for up to 183 days

US citizens do not require a tourist visa to enter Peru for up to 183 days.

Official Language: Spanish

Peruvians speak Spanish so it’s best to practice your Spanish speaking skills before your trip. Easy Spanish Step by Step is the most purchased Spanish language course on this website. You can also download an app like HelloTalk or DuoLingo to learn faster.

Flight Costs: $800

TAME and Avianca offer the cheapest roundtrip flights going from New York (JFK) to Lima (LIM) for ~$800.

Accommodations

According to Expatistan, the average cost for a studio apartment in Rio de Janeiro is ~$500 per month.

Here’s a list of the best places to find a hotel room, apartment or condo in Brazil:

Meeting Peruvian Women

Peruvian women
Peruvian women

Peruvian women aren’t talked about much since most black men just head to Colombia or Brazil. If you’re looking for shorter latinas with brown skin who make sweet girlfriends then give Peru a try.

Peruvian women like foreign men a lot and they are very easy to meet. Try shopping malls, nightclubs, bars and online dating. LatinAmericanCupid is your best choice for dating Peruvian women online.

10. Cuba

Havana Cuba
Havana Cuba

Highlights

  • A Caribbean paradise that’s still got an authentic “feel”
  • Extremely low cost of living due to lack of tourism
  • Tons of beautiful Cuban women with amazing bodies
  • Authentic Caribbean culture and food

Best City: Havana

Havana is the capital of Cuba and the center of romance, nightlife, adventure and activities in the country.

Visa Costs: $50

US citizens do not require a tourist visa to enter Cuba but you need a tourist card. Most airlines sell these tourists cards at the gate for ~$50. Here’s more information on how to get a Cuban tourist card.

Official Language: Spanish

Cubans speak Spanish so it’s best to practice your Spanish speaking skills before your trip. Easy Spanish Step by Step is the most purchased Spanish language course on this website. You can also download an app like HelloTalk or DuoLingo to learn faster.

Flight Costs: $350

American Airlines and Jetblue offer the cheapest flights going from New York (JFK) to Havana (HAV) for ~$350.

Accommodations

According to Expatistan, the average cost for a studio apartment in Rio de Janeiro is ~$500 per month.

Here’s a list of the best places to find a hotel room, apartment or condo in Brazil:

Meeting Cuban Women

Cuban Women

Cuban women have incredibly sexy bodies and you’ll definitely hear more talk about Cuba as a hot travel destination in the future.

Most of the action takes place in Havana where you will find a broad mix of women including white, brown and black Cuban girls. Poverty is rampant in Cuba so many women are desperately searching for a good man in a country full of lazy “players” and deadbeats.

A smooth, professional brotha with a decent income could clean up in Cuba.

Here’s What You Need Before Traveling to Latin America

Official Passport

You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months until expiration to visit 9 out of the 10 countries if you’re a US citizen (Puerto Rico is the exception). If you need your US passport in a hurry, then I highly recommend using RushMyPassport. They can send you a valid passport in less than 24 hours so you don’t have to cancel your travel plans.

Travel Insurance

Hopefully, your trip goes well but you never know when disaster might strike. Travel insurance is essential in case you get sick, injured or lose your valuables.

WorldNomads is our recommended travel insurance policy provider because they offer 24/7 live emergency assistance and your insurance plan covers trip cancellation fees, medical bills, emergency hospital visits and lost and/or stolen property.

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