29 days in South America Itinerary

Founded in 1535 by Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro, Lima represents an interesting blend of modern attractions and preserved colonial architecture, much of it clustered in the World Heritage-listed city center.

You've added El Parque del Amor, Miraflores Boardwalk, Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor), and other attractions to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): explore the ancient world of Huaca Pucllana, then visit Barranco, then take a leisurely stroll along Miraflores Boardwalk, and finally walk around El Parque del Amor.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Lima trip maker site.

Guadalajara, Mexico to Lima is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Guadalajara to Lima is 1 hour. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Guadalajara in October: highs in Lima hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Thu) to allow time for the flight to Cusco.

Capital of the Inca Empire for three centuries, World Heritage-listed Cusco is now a major tourist destination, drawing nearly 2 million annual tourists with its well-preserved colonial architecture and proximity to Machu Picchu.

To find reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Cusco trip builder site.

Traveling by flight from Lima to Cusco takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Lima in October, Cusco is little chillier at night with lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can take a shuttle to Ollantaytambo.

Retaining much of its centuries-old architecture, Ollantaytambo represents one of the world's finest examples of Incan city planning.

For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Ollantaytambo trip planner.

Traveling by shuttle from Cusco to Ollantaytambo takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in October, and nighttime lows around 7°C. You'll set off for Machu Picchu on the 21st (Sat).

A symbol of the Incan civilization, the abandoned city of Machu Picchu represents a must-see on a Peru vacation.

Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu.

To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Machu Picchu trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. On the 23rd (Mon), you'll travel to La Paz.

Take a moment to catch your breath as you commence your holiday in La Paz.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): stroll around Plaza del Monticulo. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Mi Teleferico.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the La Paz vacation builder tool.

You can fly from Machu Picchu to La Paz in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Machu Picchu to La Paz due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in October, and nighttime lows around 1°C. On the 26th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Uyuni.

Emptiness surrounds the desert outpost of Uyuni, the gateway to the world's largest salt flats.

On the 28th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic natural features at Salar de Uyuni.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Uyuni vacation maker app.

Traveling by flight from La Paz to Uyuni takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from La Paz in October, plan for a bit cooler days and a bit warmer nights in Uyuni: temperatures range from 8°C by day to 7°C at night. You'll set off for San Pedro de Atacama on the 29th (Sun).

Major archeological sites and a renowned museum remain the big draws in San Pedro de Atacama tourism, appealing to visitors interested in learning more about South America's pre-Columbian cultures.

San Pedro de Atacama is known for nature, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Valle De La Luna, delve into the distant past at Pukara de Quitor, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Valle Arcoiris.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the San Pedro de Atacama tour itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Uyuni in October, expect nights in San Pedro de Atacama to be a bit cooler, around 3°C, while days are much hotter, around 28°C. On the 1st (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Punta Arenas.

An erstwhile hub of the sheep wool industry, Punta Arenas has evolved into a gateway of sorts for hikers, cruise ship passengers, and adventure travelers heading out on the windswept lands of Chile's extreme southern reaches.

On the 2nd (Thu), get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then don't miss a visit to Monumento Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins, and then appreciate the history behind Monumento Al Ovejero.

To see other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Punta Arenas online journey planner.

Fly from San Pedro de Atacama to Punta Arenas in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from San Pedro de Atacama in November, plan for much colder days and about the same nights in Punta Arenas: temperatures range from 14°C by day to 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can drive to Puerto Natales (Torres del Paine).

Surrounded by towering mountains, shimmering lakes, and the region's rugged hills, Puerto Natales serves as a bustling jumping-off point for exploring the Torres del Paine National Park.

Puerto Natales (Torres del Paine) is known for nature, sightseeing, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the fascinating underground world of Mylodon Cave Natural Monument, appreciate the history behind Monumento de la Mano, explore the striking landscape of Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, and don't miss a visit to Muelle Historico.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Puerto Natales (Torres del Paine) trip builder website.

You can drive from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales (Torres del Paine) in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Punta Arenas in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Puerto Natales (Torres del Paine), with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to El Calafate.

El Calafate tourism thrives mostly thanks to the city's proximity to a World Heritage-listed national park, famed for containing over 40 large glaciers.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Perito Moreno Glacier. It doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape at Estacionamiento Pasarelas Glaciar Perito Moreno and see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our El Calafate tour site.

You can drive from Puerto Natales (Torres del Paine) to El Calafate in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Puerto Natales (Torres del Paine) to El Calafate, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. November in El Calafate sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Buenos Aires.

Cultural capital of South America, Buenos Aires remains one of the largest cities on the continent, serving as a point of departure for exploring the rest of the country.

Buenos Aires is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll the grounds of Cementerio de la Recoleta, wander the streets of Recoleta, get to know the fascinating history of Calle Defensa, and make a trip to Casa Rosada.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Buenos Aires visit planning website.

Fly from El Calafate to Buenos Aires in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from El Calafate, expect much hotter days and a bit warmer nights in Buenos Aires, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Montevideo.

With a rich cultural scene and plenty of developed beaches, Montevideo vacations appeal to a growing number of visitors from around the world.

Montevideo is known for sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Plaza Independencia, admire the striking features of Palacio Salvo, stop by Ciudad Vieja, and take in the pleasant sights at Rambla de Montevideo.

To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Montevideo trip planner.

Fly from Buenos Aires to Montevideo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Buenos Aires in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Montevideo, with lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.