31 days in South America Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sat): delve into the distant past at Winay Wayna. On the 17th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu.

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Gothenburg, Sweden to Machu Picchu is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Gothenburg to Machu Picchu is minus 6 hours. On the 18th (Mon), you'll travel to Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the different monuments and memorials at Cementerio de la Recoleta, explore the world behind art at Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, appreciate the extensive heritage of La Boca, and admire the architecture and history at Plaza de Mayo.

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You can fly from Machu Picchu to Buenos Aires in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Machu Picchu to Buenos Aires, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In December, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can travel to El Chalten.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna Capri, then trek along Laguna de los Tres, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Laguna Torre.

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Getting from Buenos Aires to El Chalten by combination of flight and bus takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. You will leave for Iguazu National Park on the 25th (Mon).

On the 26th (Tue), take in the dramatic scenery at Salto Bernabe Mendez, then take in the dramatic scenery at Salto San Martin, and then head off the coast to Isla San Martin. On the 27th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic scenery at Iguazu Falls.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from El Chalten to Iguazu National Park takes 12 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December in Iguazu National Park, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to drive to Foz do Iguacu.

On the 28th (Thu), take in the dramatic scenery at Iguazu Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Buddhist Temple and then get to know the resident critters at Parque das Aves Bird Park.

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You can drive from Iguazu National Park to Foz do Iguacu in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Foz do Iguacu can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Ilha Grande.

Ilha Grande is known for beaches, nature, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at Pico do Papagaio, delve into the lush surroundings at Tropical Forest, kick back and relax at Dois Rios Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Abraao Beach.

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You can do a combination of flight, bus, and ferry from Foz do Iguacu to Ilha Grande in 8.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, car, and ferry. In December in Ilha Grande, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro is known for sightseeing, beaches, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Copacabana Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Praia de Ipanema, admire the natural beauty at Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, and don't miss a visit to Escadaria Selaron.

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Do a combination of ferry and bus from Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can fly to Fernando de Noronha.

Fernando de Noronha is known for beaches, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Baia do Sancho, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, stroll through Fernado de Noronha Island, and make a trip to Fortaleza N S dos Remedios.

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You can fly from Rio de Janeiro to Fernando de Noronha in 7 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Fernando de Noronha is 1 hour. In January in Fernando de Noronha, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can fly back home.