December kicks off peak summer season across South America, with warm weather and holiday travel both building at once.
Beach cities see a sharp rise in visitors as the month goes on, with both local and international travelers filling coastal towns for the holidays. Patagonia's best travel window gets underway too, with more reliable weather and longer days than the shoulder months on either side. Andean and Amazon regions stay in their wet season, with regular rain shaping the rhythm of daily travel in both areas. Christmas and New Year celebrations also drive a lot of domestic travel, as families gather in cities and coastal towns across the continent. Booking ahead matters here too, since demand climbs quickly around the holidays and into the new year.
The destinations on our list for South America reflect that same peak season energy found across much of the continent.
