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Cartagena
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Medellin
When to Go? When is the best time to visit South America? On such a big continent, that’s a big question to answer! The truth is, any time of the year can be great, depending on your interests. Due to the continent’s vast geographical size, varying altitudes, and the presence of the equator running across South America, you’ll find many different temperatures and weather patterns which vary based on location. Unless you have six months spare, visiting the entirety of South America at once is an impossibility, due to the sheer size of the continent. So, choosing the best time to visit really depends on the countries you choose to visit, as it’s more convenient to localise your travels. It’s best to start by thinking about where in South America you’d like to visit, then investigate the yearly weather trends to decide when might be best for you. Our Destination Specialists are experts in South America and can always help answer any trip planning questions.
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Quito
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Machu Picchu
Lima
Cusco
Puno
La Paz
Uyuni
Atacama
Rio De Janeiro
Iguazu Falls
PERU (MACHU PICCHU)
BRAZIL
CHILE (PATAGONIA)
Patagonia is best visited in the New Zealand summer, as the warm weather is ideal for hiking and outdoor activities, and everything will be open. If you’re visiting in summer, you can also combine an Antarctic cruise with time in Patagonia.
Brazil really comes alive between November to March, but its mild climate means there’s never a bad time to visit. The hot, sunny days of summer are great for the beach, and you’ve got Carnivale in February. If you’re visiting the Amazon or the Pantanal, the dry season is June-September.
The history and beauty of Machu Picchu are ideal to explore from April to October, as this is the dry season, opening up sunny skies and clear views. July and August can be busy though, so going earlier in the year might bring a little rain, but it also brings fewer crowds.
Santiago
Buenos Aires
BOLIVIA
ARGENTINA
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
El Calafate
December through May is generally a good time to visit the Galapagos Islands, thanks to warm weather and calmer seas, which make for better cruising and snorkelling. You can enjoy the Galapagos and see wildlife year- round though.
Argentina offers warm weather in the New Zealand summer months, so January can be an ideal time to visit Patagonia for hiking. Buenos Aires is great during New Zealand spring or autumn, with mild temperatures, but know that New Zealand summer is the peak season throughout the country.
The famous Bolivian salt flats can be visited year-round. During the dry season of April- October, you’ll experience colder weather but can 4x4 across the entire area. In the summer months, during the wet season, you’ll observe the mirror effect of the salt flats.
Puerto Natales
Ushuaia (Antarctica cruise port)
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