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Best cherry blossom destinations in South America

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Buenos Aires
Where Tango and Culture Thrive
8.1
The Japanese Garden in Palermo is the place to see sakura in this city. The trees flower in winter and the blossoms last only about a week to ten days. The garden stands at Avenida Berro and Avenida Casares and opens daily from morning until early evening. Check bloom reports before going.
Highlights:
  • 🎭 Tour the grand Teatro Colón and admire its opulence
  • 🎨 Stroll through colorful Caminito Street in La Boca
  • 💃 Watch a passionate tango performance in San Telmo
São Paulo
A vibrant mix of culture and cuisine
8.0
Each year in early August the Festa das Cerejeiras fills Parque do Carmo in Itaquera. The 46th edition in 2026 ran from 31 July to 2 August with free entry. The park holds one of the largest cherry groves in Brazil. Crowds are large at weekends so arrive early.
Highlights:
  • 🎨 Admire street art at colorful Beco do Batman
  • 🌳 Relax in vast green Ibirapuera Park with museums
  • 🚶‍♀️ Walk vibrant Paulista Avenue, heart of São Paulo
San Carlos de Bariloche
Argentina’s Alpine Wonderland
7.4
Cherry trees are among the exotic species planted in town and they flower early in spring alongside tulips and daffodils. The display is modest compared with Brazil or Japan. Retama broom turns roadsides yellow a little later in the season. Lake and mountain views add to a spring walk.
Highlights:
  • 🏘️ Explore the Bavarian-style Centro Cívico and museums
  • 🥾 Hike the scenic trails of Nahuel Huapi National Park
  • 🚡 Take a cable car to Cerro Otto for panoramic views
Santiago
A vibrant city between mountains
7.4
High above the city in Parque Metropolitano a Japanese garden covers about 1.1 acres. Cherry trees there bloom in October. Architect Tadashi Asahi designed it and a renovation in 2019 added waterfalls and lagoons. Entry is free and the cable car stops between Oasis and Tupahue are close.
Highlights:
  • 🎨 Stroll through the colorful alleys of Barrio Bellavista and enjoy local art
  • ⛪ Explore the historic Plaza de Armas and its stunning cathedral
  • 🚠 Ride the cable car up Cerro San Cristóbal for sweeping city views
Curitiba
Green City of Urban Innovation
6.7
In 1993 the Japanese emperor donated 120 cherry trees for the renovation of Praça do Japão. Curitiba sent ipê trees in return. Seeds from those trees have since spread the species widely. Now more than 2,000 cherry trees line Rua XV de Novembro, Avenida Sete de Setembro and the Jardim Botânico.
Highlights:
  • 🦦 Relax and watch capybaras at Parque Barigui
  • 🏛️ Explore modern art at Museu Oscar Niemeyer
  • 🌺 Visit the iconic Jardim Botânico with its glasshouse
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