Visa requirements vary by country and nationality. No visa required for many nationalities visiting Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru for tourism e-Visas or embassy visas may be needed for others (e.g., Bolivia, Suriname) We’ll guide you country by country.

June–September for the Andes, Machu Picchu, and Patagonia December–March for beaches in Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay The Amazon is hot and humid year-round

Machu Picchu (Peru) – Inca ruins Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Beaches and Christ the Redeemer Buenos Aires (Argentina) – Culture and tango Galápagos Islands (Ecuador) – Unique wildlife Patagonia (Chile & Argentina) – Glaciers and hiking Cartagena (Colombia) – Colorful old town and Caribbean coast

Tourist areas are generally safe Take precautions against pickpocketing in crowded cities Use reputable guides, avoid isolated areas at night

Each country has its own currency (e.g., Brazilian Real, Argentine Peso, Peruvian Sol) US Dollars are accepted in some tourist areas (especially in Ecuador and parts of Peru) Credit cards are widely accepted in cities; carry cash for remote areas