60 days in South America & Central America Itinerary

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Cordoba, Argentina
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La Paz, Bolivia
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Lima, Peru
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Piura, Peru
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Bogota, Colombia
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Medellin, Colombia
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Panama City, Panama
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San Jose, Costa Rica
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Buenos Aires, Argentina — 7 nights

Queen of La Plata

Take a break from the city and head to Parque 3 de Febrero and Delta El Tigre. Get some cultural insight at Cementerio de la Recoleta and Catedral de la Plata. Change things up with these side-trips from Buenos Aires: Lujan (Museos & Cripta Basilica Nuestra Senora De Lujan & Basilica de Lujan), Catedral de San Isidro (in San Isidro) and La Plata (Monumento a los Cinco Sabios, Museo de La Plata, &more). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento, examine the collection at Buque Museo Fragata ARA Presidente Sarmiento, explore the world behind art at Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo, and step into the grandiose world of Palacio de Aguas Corrientes.

To see ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Buenos Aires trip planner.

London, UK to Buenos Aires is an approximately 17-hour flight. Traveling from London to Buenos Aires, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In February, Buenos Aires is much hotter than London - with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to fly to Cordoba.
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Cordoba, Argentina — 7 nights

The Learned One

Escape the urban bustle at Camino de las Las 100 Curvas and San Roque Lake. Iglesia de Los Capuchinos and Iglesia Catedral de Córdoba are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cordoba: Villa Giardino (Museo de la Chatarra, Capilla Nuestra Senora de la Merced, &more), Reserva Natural Vaquerias (in Valle Hermoso) and Naguan Tica (in Huerta Grande). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Eden Hotel, examine the collection at Museo Del Che Guevara, cruise along El Camino del Cuadrado, and explore the galleries of Museo Historico UNC Manzana Jesuitica.

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Traveling by flight from Buenos Aires to Cordoba takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Buenos Aires in February, plan for slightly colder days in Cordoba, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to fly to La Paz.
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La Paz, Bolivia — 5 nights

City that Touches the Sky

Get a sense of the local culture at Tiwanaku and National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore. You'll discover tucked-away gems like WMDR Yungas Road and Boat Tours & Water Sports. And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Iglesia de San Francisco, get great views at Mirador Killi Killi, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at La Cumbre, and stroll around Valley of the Moon.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the La Paz trip builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Cordoba to La Paz takes 13.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Argentina Standard Time to Bolivia Time is minus 1 hour. Plan for much colder nights when traveling from Cordoba in March since evenings lows in La Paz dip to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Lima.
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Lima, Peru — 6 nights

City of the Kings

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac and Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas. Get some historical perspective at Cathedral of Lima and San Isidro. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Basilica y Monasterio de Santo Domingo, fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, admire the masterpieces at MALI - Museo de Arte de Lima, and see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional de Arqueologia, Antropologia e Historia del Peru.

To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Lima itinerary maker site.

You can fly from La Paz to Lima in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from La Paz to Lima is minus 1 hour. In March, Lima is much warmer than La Paz - with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to fly to Piura.
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Piura, Peru — 4 nights

First City

Your inner history buff will appreciate Iglesia San Lucas and Basilica Catedral de Piura. Get a sense of the local culture at Museo Elba Aranda de Sarango and Iglesia de San Sebastian - Santuario de la Virgen del Perpetuo Socorro. Go for a jaunt from Piura to Colan to see Balnerario De Colan about 1h 20 min away. There's much more to do: stroll through Nadando con Tortugas en El Nuro, learn about all things military at Casa Museo Almirante Miguel Grau, discover the deep blue sea with Piura Aventura, and pause for some photo ops at Ovalo Miguel Grau.

To find ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Piura online vacation planner.

You can fly from Lima to Piura in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or drive. When traveling from Lima in March, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Piura: temperatures range from 39°C by day to 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Bogota.
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Bogota, Colombia — 5 nights

Athens of South America

Take a break from the city and head to Laguna de Guatavita and Ciclovia de Bogota. Popular historic sites such as Iglesia de San Francisco and Catedral Primada de Bogota are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Bogota side-trips: Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira (in Zipaquira) and Centro de Memoria El Cuartico (in Valledupar). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Bolivar Square, see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional de Colombia, explore the galleries of Barrio La Candelaria, and pick up some local products at Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao.

To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Bogota vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Piura to Bogota takes 35 hours. In March, Bogota is cooler than Piura - with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Medellin.
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Medellin, Colombia — 6 nights

City of the Eternal Spring

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Piedra Del Penol and Off-Road Tours. Museo de Antioquia and El Castillo Museo y Jardines are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Medellin: Cementerio Jardines Montesacro (in Itagui) and Parque Tematico Replica del Viejo Penol (in Penol). And it doesn't end there: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, explore the activities along Laguna de Guatape, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia De La Veracruz.

To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Medellin itinerary planner.

Getting from Bogota to Medellin by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Bogota in March, things will get somewhat warmer in Medellin: highs are around 32°C and lows about 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Panama City.
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Panama City, Panama — 7 nights

Dubai of Latin America

Visiting Metropolitan National Park and Soberania National Park will get you outdoors. Get some cultural insight at Avenida Balboa and Casco Viejo. Change things up with a short trip to Asociacion Panamericana para la Conservacion in Gamboa (about 44 minutes away). The adventure continues: delve into the distant past at Panama La Vieja, see the interesting displays at Biomuseo, get great views at Ancon Hill, and take an in-depth tour of Museo del Canal Interoceanico de Panama.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Panama City online trip builder.

Getting from Medellin to Panama City by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In April, Panama City is a bit warmer than Medellin - with highs of 38°C and lows of 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can fly to San Jose.
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San Jose, Costa Rica — 8 nights

Your inner history buff will appreciate Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles and Ruins of the Church of Carthage. Visiting Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz and Jungle Crocodile Safari will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Jose: Jaco (Adrenaline & Extreme Tours, Jaco Walk Open Air Shopping Center, &more), Tarcoles (Croclandia & The American Crocodile Sanctuary & Tarcoles Bridge) and Dave & Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park (in La Virgen). On the 18th (Tue), spend a relaxing day on the river with a rafting and tubing tour. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, take an in-depth tour of Museo Dr. Rafael Calderon Guardia, delve into the distant past at Ruinas de Cartago, and explore the galleries of Galeria Namu.

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Getting from Panama City to San Jose by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Panama City to San Jose is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Panama City in April, things will get little chillier in San Jose: highs are around 33°C and lows about 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.
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