June splits South America firmly in two, with the far south deep in winter while other regions hit some of their best months of the year.
Patagonia's short travel season has ended by June, with many towns and services closed ahead of the coldest months of the year. Andean regions stay in their dry season, and June counts among the more popular months for trekking toward Peru's mountain routes, with clear skies and stable trail conditions. The Amazon's dry season is also getting underway, lowering water levels and making wildlife easier to spot along exposed riverbanks. Northeastern Brazil keeps its warm, steady climate throughout the month, a reliable option while the south turns cold. Wine regions in the far south settle into a quiet winter stretch, largely closed to visitors until spring.
The destinations on our list for South America reflect that same split, from prime trekking season to warm, steady coastlines further north.
