The best places to explore at this time of year
Winter begins in Patagonia (and most of the lodges are closed) and the focus shifts to the north of Argentina and Chile. The Amazon is well into the swing of dry season and as the river levels drop, animals congregate at the water’s edge to drink. Have your cameras at the ready! The highlands of Peru and Ecuador are also in their dry season, making this one of the best months for hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and enjoying the festivities of Inti Raymi (the Festival of the Sun), in Cusco in Peru. Costa Rica’s green season starts, bringing dramatic thunderstorms but also quieter trails and luscious landscapes.
Namibrand, Namibia