Spots In Latin America To Escape To In The Spring
Are you searching for spots in Latin America to escape to in the spring and you don’t know where to go? Discover the best destinations to visit in spring as well as all the advice you need to know for your travels in the area between March and June.
Spots in Latin America To Escape To in The Spring
As you have understood, going on a trip to South America during the spring allows you to enjoy the landscapes without suffering from high or low temperatures, to avoid the tourist season and to save money on plane tickets ( provided you plan in advance!).
Without further ado, here are the best spots in latin America to escape to in the spring!
Latin America from north to south
Aztec or Mayan remains, baroque towns, resurgent haciendas, forgotten convents, original nature… Latin America shines in a thousand facets. To explore this continent spread out between the Pacific and the Atlantic. The Bajio in Mexico, Vinales in Cuba, Las Terranas in the Dominican Republic, Antigua in Guatemala, Belize or Costa Rica… destination ideas for a trip in spring, between heavenly beaches, wildlife sanctuaries and treasures of colonial architecture.
–Bajio region (Mexico)
This little-known region north of Mexico City is nevertheless one of the most fabulous in the country. It is rich in many pre-Hispanic cultures such as the Toltecs. The remains of their capital, Tula, stand out for their impressive Atlanteans, these giant stone warriors.
But it was with the Conquistadores’ thirst for gold that it experienced an economic boom. Gold and especially silver mines established colonial power by making baroque churches and prestigious residences flourish. Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato compete in beauty. Today offering an authentic, peaceful, artistic, romantic setting to a population keen on art and the art of living.
–Viñales Valley (Cuba)
To the west of the island, this landscape of mogotes, limestone hills covered with a green wall. It has become the garden of Cuban farmers, who have shaped this ocher land over the centuries, an incomparable breeding ground for tobacco plantations.
The planters further add to the aesthetic setting with their elegant outfit, Guayabera shirt and straw sombrero. A horseback ride in this timeless land is one of Cuba’s must-sees. In the village of Viñales, in the evening we meet families under the porch of their pretty colorful houses, enjoying the freshness found in the most beautiful region of Cuba.
–Las Terrenas (Dominican Republic)
Life is good in Las Terrenas, a dream place with heavenly beaches and colorful house. It has an atmosphere that is both peaceful and festive. Typical restaurants, horseback riding, bike rides… Your Dominican trip with your children will be enjoyable by a multitude of activities that the whole family will enjoy.
Los Haïtises National Park, in the south of the Samaná Peninsula. It tells the story of the island’s first inhabitants, the Tainos. They left petroglyphs and cave paintings in the many local caves. It is characterized by a set of mountains, hills and valleys. Where mangroves, streams and rich endemic flora and fauna come together to form a unique environment.
–Antigua (Guatemala)
Certainly one of the most beautiful colonial cities in America. Antigua, a UNESCO world heritage site, charms with its colorful cobbled streets and its art of living bringing together all cultures and civilizations. Surrounded by the Agua, Fuero and Acatenango volcanoes, the city offers an exceptional setting from the height of 1,530 m.
Start with the Merced church and its remarkable baroque facade. Continue with the convent of Santa Clara before strolling through the bright Place d’Armes, the nerve center of the city, enter the former convent of Santo Domingo, marvel at in front of the sublime architectural ensemble of San Francisco… Here are so many discoveries for an unforgettable day.
–The second largest coral reef in the world (Belize)
Heading for Ambergris, the largest island on the coast of Belize. An ideal position for those who want to sail towards the underwater wonders protected by the coral reef. For experienced divers, head to the Blue Hole. An underwater cave 300 meters in diameter and more than 100 meters deep for a magical experience. Numerous sharks and barracudas abound there.
You can admire impressive limestone formations unfolding along the cliff. It is home to exceptional biodiversity, including giant sponges where turtles, eels, seahorses and other octopuses hide. A magical experience.
–Corcovado National Park (Costa Rica)
Facing the Pacific, the Osa Peninsula, in the southwest of Costa Rica, is one of the most beautiful regions of the country. Corcovado National Park is no stranger to superlatives. Here everything is richer, more intensely populated with fauna of all kinds. Already, reaching your lodge is an adventure in itself.
But it is to better immerse oneself in a queen of nature, where man is only temporarily invited. Not to be missed: Isla del Caño, biological reserve 12 nautical miles from Bahia Drake (18 km). Visited by humpback whales and migratory birds, it is surrounded by corals and great marine biodiversity. Ideal for diving, it is also a nice place for snorkeling, but without possible landing on the island.
–Boquete (Panama)
In the heart of the highlands of Panama, a region recognized as one of the most conducive to observing tropical birds, including the famous multicolored quetzal, the village of Boquete is renowned for its coffee production but also its flowers of all kinds including many varieties of orchids.
Enjoy a walk in the forest and walk the quetzal trail to try to see it. Continue with a coffee plantation to learn everything about coffee growing processes, including tasting the famous geisha variety of which Panama has made a specialty.
–Barichara (Colombia)
The most beautiful village in Colombia? Certainly but also the favorite of our entire team! Everyone who has had the chance to stay there has fallen under the spell of this town frozen in time, located a few hours’ drive northeast of Bogota.
With its perfectly preserved traditional buildings, made of “bahareque” (reed and adobe) with whitewashed walls, Barichara, declared a national monument, is one of the most beautiful testimonies of the villages built during the Spanish colonial period.
The perfect harmony that reigns there soothes the visitor to the point of making him lose sense of the passing of time… For fans of extreme sports, head to San Gil where a multitude of sporting activities begin. Rafting, paragliding, there is something for everyone!
–Brazilian Amazon and Marajo Island (Brazil)
The immense Amazon is not a single entity but brings together a multiplicity of cultures and traditions inherited from pre-Columbian populations and caboclos. Marajo is the largest river island in the world, located at the mouth of the majestic Amazon River, where forests and savannahs with a complex ecosystem extend.
Walk on Araruna beach and by canoe in the flooded forest. Head for Garrote, a sandbank between Marajo Bay and the Paracauary River to contemplate the impressive meeting between the ocean and the Amazon. In Belem, head to the largest river market in the Amazon, the Ver-O-Peso, a veritable whirlwind of flavors where you stroll along the stalls to discover the Amazonian culinary tradition.
–Iguazu Falls (Argentina/Brazil)
The most beautiful falls in the world? Certainly, but beyond the superlatives, the strength of Iguaçu is this extraordinary national park that can be explored at will from the Brazilian and Argentinian shores. The Brazilian side displays a panoramic view of some eighty falls crashing down in an arc covered in subtropical vegetation.
The route ends with the viewpoint over the “Garganta do Diabo” (Devil’s Throat), the highest waterfall in the park at 80 meters, impressive by its flow and the tumult it generates. On the Argentinian side, winding paths and specially designed footbridges lead closer to the cataracts.
–The Argentine Northwest (Argentina)
Between deserts, green valleys, shimmering gorges and desolate high plateaus of the Andes, the Argentinian northwest is a little-known Argentina where the pre-Columbian heritage dominates. The Diaguitas flourished there but ultimately retreated in the face of the Incas who pushed the limits of their powerful empire so far.
The Salta region displays grandiose landscapes: the Quebrada de las Conchas, a mineral marvel and its succession of natural monuments built by erosion over the millennia; the Quebrada de las Flechas, a strange petrified forest with immense shimmering rocks pointing towards the sky; the fertile valleys of Cafayate where the famous Argentinian grape varieties are tasted…
–Easter Island (Chile)
3,700 km from the Chilean coast, myths and legends surround the enigmatic Pascuan culture and the furthest site from any inhabited land… Bathed by the waters of the Pacific, Hanga Roa, the picturesque Chilean town, proves to be an excellent base for exploring the spectacular treasures of Easter Island, including the moais, these enigmatic monumental statues.
You will be seduced by the Polynesian culture of the city and its pretty traditional houses. As evening falls, you should go to the caleta. From this tiny and charming fishing port, if the weather is nice, you can admire the captivating light of the setting sun over the Pacific…
–José Ignacio (Uruguay)
José Ignacio is today what Saint-Tropez was in the 60s and 70s: a perfect illustration of “gypset”. A bohemian place par excellence, with a simple appearance, luxury being discreet, without ostentation. However, it is one of the favorite spots for South and North American celebrities looking for calm and discretion.
Going there in spring means enjoying the pleasures of the post-season, without the crowds of summer visitors from the southern hemisphere. Its few streets, its street vendors, its lighthouse and its fishing boats without a port, its jagged coast and its beaches form a very endearing place where it is really good to enjoy the Uruguayan lifestyle.
–Valparaiso (Chile)
A mythical and prosperous port of the 19th century, Valparaiso declined after the drilling of the Panama Canal in 1914, but its proximity to Viña del Mar and Santiago gave it a second wind. Chileans have regained a taste for Valparaiso and returned following a bohemian movement which, after the great Pablo Neruda, regenerated the city.
Its glorious past has left beautiful architectural testimonies, however, it is the popular district, accessible by astonishing elevators, which proves the most surprising. Its thousands of colorful dwellings seem to cling to the hill as if by a miracle.
Whatever your background or travel preferences, these exhilarating South American destinations to visit in spring in 2024 are guaranteed to amaze you. Be sure to put one of these on your travel list.
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