60 days in South America Itinerary

The site of the continent's first Spanish colony, Cartagena retains much of its colonial flavor thanks to a World Heritage-listed old town, encircled by old walls and protected by imposing fortresses.

Cartagena is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Walled City of Cartagena, make a trip to Plaza de Bolivar, see the interesting displays at Caribe Jewelry Museum & Factory, and step into the grandiose world of Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Cartagena online trip itinerary builder.

If you are flying in from Colombia, the closest major aiports are Rafael Nuñez International Airport and Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport. In January, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. On the 2nd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Medellin.

Nestled between rising hills in a narrow valley, Medellin serves as an energetic melting pot of people from all socio-economic classes.

On the 3rd (Fri), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's still lots to do: see Off-Road Tours, let the kids burn off some steam at Parque Lleras, take an in-depth tour of Museum Pablo Escobar, and make a trip to Plaza Botero.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Medellin online vacation planner.

Fly from Cartagena to Medellin in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, Medellin is a bit cooler than Cartagena - with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Jardin.

El Jardín, often simply referred to as Jardín, is a town and municipality in the southwest region of Antioquia, Colombia. Change things up with these side-trips from Jardin: Cerro Las Nubes (in Jerico) and Principal Park (in Tamesis). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Centro Historico de Jardin, stroll through Gallito de Roca Preserve, Head underground at Cueva del Esplendor, and get engrossed in the history at Casa Museo Clara Rojas Pelaez.

To see photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Jardin trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Medellin to Jardin takes 3 hours. In February in Jardin, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Salento.

Founded in 1842, the town of Salento represents the oldest established settlement in Quindio.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. On the next day, stroll through Kasaguadua Natural Reserve, then appreciate the views at Valle del Cocora, then take in the exciting artwork at Region Paisaje / Landscape Region, and finally stop by Fotografia Palma y Niebla.

For maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Salento online trip builder.

Drive from Jardin to Salento in 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in February, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can go by car to Cali.

Learning how to salsa may be the most popular thing to do in Cali, but this giant city in southwestern Colombia represents more than just the "Salsa Capital of the World." Home to over 2 million people, thriving Cali serves as a major commercial and industrial center in South America, boasting the fastest-growing economy in Colombia.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cali: Palmira (Museo Aereo Fenix & Parque de la Factoria). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia, admire the striking features of El Gato Del Rio( Gato De Tejada), surround yourself with nature on Mariposario Andoke, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Iglesia de San Antonio.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Cali travel route site.

Getting from Salento to Cali by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. February in Cali sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C at night. You will leave for Quito on the 14th (Tue).

High in the Andean foothills, Quito remains one of the world's most photogenic capital cities, featuring two dramatic mountain ranges as its backdrop.

On the 14th (Tue), examine the collection at Numismatic Museum and then take an in-depth tour of Museum of Maria Augusta Urrutia (La Casa Museo Maria Augusta Urrutia). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: deepen your understanding at La Ronda, then don't miss a visit to Independence Square, and then admire the striking features of Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Quito trip planner.

Fly from Cali to Quito in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Cali in February, with highs in Quito at 24°C and lows at 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve.

A special set of environmental factors helped create Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, one of the most biodiverse national parks in Ecuador.

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is known for parks, nature, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Cuyabeno Reserve and contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna Grande.

For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Quito to Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. On the 20th (Mon), you'll travel to Quito.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at Casa Museo Guayasamin, get to know the fascinating history of Quito Old Town, then admire the landmark architecture of El Sagrario, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania, and finally browse the exhibits of Tianguez.

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Quito trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Fly from Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve to Quito in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time to take a bus to Latacunga.

Established in 1534, the plateau town of Latacunga was destroyed four times by earthquakes between 1698 and 1798.

Venture out of the city with trips to Ambato (Mausoleo de Montalvo, La Catedral de Ambato, &more). And it doesn't end there: get impressive views of Cotopaxi National Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia Matriz de Salcedo, and contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna de Limpiopungo.

To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Latacunga trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by bus from Quito to Latacunga takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Quito in February, Latacunga is a bit cooler at night with lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Banos.

A trip to Banos, a relatively small town in the picturesque Andean highlands, ensures plenty of chances for outdoor activities like horseback riding, hiking, climbing, canyoning, and mountain biking.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, then admire the sheer force of Cascada EL Pailon, and then browse for treasures at Mundo Verde.

For more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Banos trip itinerary website.

Traveling by car from Latacunga to Banos takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive to Cuenca.

Packed with impressive colonial architecture and a historic town center, Cuenca stands as perhaps the most charming city in the nation.

Cuenca is known for nature, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape of El Cajas National Park, examine the collection at Pumapungo Museo, take in the exciting artwork at Homero Ortega, and steep yourself in history at Plaza de las flores.

For photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Cuenca day trip site.

Traveling by car from Banos to Cuenca takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in February, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Mancora.

In a busy little beach town, Mancora tourism industry continues to grow, largely thanks to the sunniest climate of any region in the country.

When in Mancora, make a side trip to see Playa Lobitos in Piura, approximately Piura away. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Vichayito, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Mancora, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Acuario Mundo Hippocampus.

To see reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Mancora route planner.

You can drive from Cuenca to Mancora in 6.5 hours. Traveling from Cuenca in March, expect nights in Mancora to be much hotter, around 29°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 36°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Huaraz.

One of the main cities in the Peruvian Andes, Huaraz mainly draws those seeking adventure out in the landscape.

Take a break from Huaraz with a short trip to Laguna Churup in Huascaran National Park, about 40 minutes away. There's still lots to do: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, stop by Perutambo, make a trip to Plaza de Armas, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Sierra Andina.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Huaraz online travel planner.

Traveling by car from Mancora to Huaraz takes 13 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. Traveling from Mancora in March, expect nights in Huaraz to be much colder, around 13°C, while days are slightly colder, around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to drive to Lima.

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.

Lima is known for museums, parks, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the local landmark of Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor), get engrossed in the history at Museo Larco, get a taste of the local shopping with Shopping Center Larcomar (Centro Comercial Larcomar), and take a leisurely stroll along Miraflores Boardwalk.

For maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Lima trip maker.

Traveling by car from Huaraz to Lima takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and flight. Traveling from Huaraz in March, expect Lima to be a bit warmer, temps between 32°C and 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Huacachina.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Huacachina day trip planning site.

You can drive from Lima to Huacachina in 4.5 hours. In March, daytime highs in Huacachina are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. On the 13th (Mon), you'll travel 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.

On the 15th (Wed), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Sacsayhuaman, browse the exhibits of Museo de Vida Monastica - Monasterio de Santa Catalina del Cusco, pause for some serene contemplation at Cusco Cathedral, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Qorikancha.

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You can drive from Huacachina to Cusco in 17 hours. While traveling from Huacachina, expect slightly colder days and cooler nights in Cusco, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to drive to Machu Picchu.

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

Change things up with a short trip to Zipline in Santa Teresa (about 32 minutes away). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, take some stellar pictures from Intipuncu, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mandor, and take in the awesome beauty at Phutuq K'usi.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Machu Picchu online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Cusco to Machu Picchu takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Copacabana.

The town of Copacabana represents the largest Bolivian settlement on the shore of Lake Titicaca, the largest lake in the continent.

Copacabana is known for trails, nature, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: trek along Isla del Sol, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Titicaca, and get great views at Cerro Calvario.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Copacabana trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Machu Picchu to Copacabana in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Peru Standard Time to Bolivia Time is 1 hour. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to La Paz.

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

Make the 25th (Sat) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Mercado de Las Brujas, examine the collection at Bolivian Drink Museum, stroll around Valley of the Moon, and indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the La Paz vacation builder.

Drive from Copacabana to La Paz in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In March, daily temperatures in La Paz can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Uyuni.

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

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Plaza Arce, get a new perspective on nature at Museo Arquecologia y Antropologico de los Andes Meridionales, see the interesting displays at Train Cemetery, then explore the striking landscape at Salar de Uyuni, and finally see the interesting displays at Museo de la Llama y la Sal.

To see ratings, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Uyuni driving holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from La Paz to Uyuni takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from La Paz in March, you will find days in Uyuni are little chillier (11°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (9°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to drive to Tupiza.

The southwestern mining town of Tupiza, near the Argentine border, reminisces of the wild west, and is supposedly the place where Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid faced their demise after a long string of bank robberies.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Wed): explore the striking landscape at Puerta del Diablo.

To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Tupiza trip planner.

Drive from Uyuni to Tupiza in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.