28 days in South America & Caribbean Itinerary

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Barranquilla, Colombia
— 4 nights
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Oranjestad, Aruba
— 7 nights
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Willemstad, Curacao
— 8 nights
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Kralendijk, Bonaire
— 7 nights

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Barranquilla, Colombia — 4 nights

Golden Gate of Colombia

An industrial port city on Colombia's Caribbean coast, Barranquilla represents the fourth-most populous city in the country.
Go for a jaunt from Barranquilla to Puerto Colombia to see Castillo de Salgar about 34 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: get your bearings at Biblioteca Piloto del Caribe, make a trip to Plaza de la Intendencia Fluvial, get to know the resident critters at Zoologico de Barranquilla, and pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepcion.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Barranquilla online trip builder.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport and Rafael Nuñez International Airport. In May in Barranquilla, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to travel to Oranjestad.
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Oranjestad, Aruba — 7 nights

When vacationing on Aruba, don't miss taking a tour of Oranjestad, the capital of the small Caribbean island.
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Oranjestad: San Nicolas (Baby Beach & Cosecha in San Nicolas). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Eagle Beach, stop by Kay's Fine Jewelry, visit a coastal fixture at California Lighthouse and Sasariwichi Dunes, and stroll through Donkey Sanctuary Aruba.

To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Oranjestad tour planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Barranquilla to Oranjestad. The time zone changes from Colombia Standard Time (COT) to Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in May, and nighttime lows around 31°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can fly to Willemstad.
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Find places to stay May 21 — 29:

Willemstad, Curacao — 8 nights

Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea that forms a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Explore Willemstad's surroundings by going to Church of Sint Willibrordus (in Sint Willibrordus) and Museo di Ka'i Orgel (in Barber). There's much more to do: get interesting insight from Tours, head off the coast to Klein (Little) Curacao, kick back and relax at Playa Lagun, and stroll through Playa PortoMari.

Before you visit Willemstad, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by flight from Oranjestad to Willemstad takes 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in May, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Kralendijk.
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Kralendijk, Bonaire — 7 nights

The capital city and main port Bonaire, Kralendijk possesses a rich and varied history and natural heritage to explore on an adventurous and diverse itinerary.
Explore Kralendijk's surroundings by going to Washington-Slagbaai National Park (Malmok, Boka Chikitu, &more). There's still lots to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Donkey Sanctuary Bonaire, look for all kinds of wild species at Dive Friends @ Goodive, explore the activities along Lac Bay, and see Off-Road Tours.

To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Kralendijk tour itinerary planning site.

Fly from Willemstad to Kralendijk in 4 hours. In June in Kralendijk, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 31°C at night.
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