60 days in South America Itinerary

Spend the 8th (Sun) exploring nature at Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Baia do Sancho, stroll through Baia dos Golfinhos, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and explore the fascinating underground world of Buraco da Raquel.

To see other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Fernando de Noronha itinerary builder site.

Rio de Janeiro to Fernando de Noronha is an approximately 7-hour flight. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time to Fernando de Noronha Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Rio de Janeiro in October, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 28°C in Fernando de Noronha. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can travel to Puerto Ayora.

Puerto Ayora is known for parks, wildlife, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in the exciting artwork at Samay Latin Art, kick back and relax at Galapagos Beach at Tortuga Bay, and relax in the rural setting at Highland View Galapagos.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Puerto Ayora online trip builder.

Getting from Fernando de Noronha to Puerto Ayora by combination of flight and ferry takes about 27.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Fernando de Noronha Standard Time (FNT) to Ecuador Time (ECT) is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Fernando de Noronha in October, expect Puerto Ayora to be a bit cooler, temps between 30°C and 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

Spend the 21st (Sat) exploring nature at Cerro Tijeretas. There's still lots to do: tour in harmony with nature at Eco-Challenger Galapagos Tour Agency, learn more about the world around you at Interpretation Center, head off the coast to Isla Lobos, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado.

To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Puerto Baquerizo Moreno day trip planning tool.

Traveling by ferry from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno takes 3.5 hours. October in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can travel to Cusco.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cusco: Pisac (in Pisac) and Maras (Moray & Salinas de Maras). There's lots more to do: delve into the distant past at Sacsayhuaman, steep yourself in history at Qorikancha, admire the landmark architecture of Centro Historico De Cusco, and trek along exploor.

To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Cusco route maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to Cusco. Traveling from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in October, expect nights in Cusco to be cooler, around 7°C, while days are little chillier, around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to drive to Machu Picchu.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Machu Picchu planning site.

You can drive from Cusco to Machu Picchu in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. On the 31st (Tue), you'll travel to Santiago.

Santiago is known for shopping, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Cerro Santa Lucia, learn about winemaking at Vina Cousino Macul, examine the collection at Museo de la Moda, and explore the world behind art at Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino.

To find maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Santiago journey maker site.

Getting from Machu Picchu to Santiago by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Machu Picchu to Santiago. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to fly 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, take in nature's colorful creations at Parque 3 de Febrero, wander the streets of Puerto Madero, and get to know the fascinating history of Calle Defensa.

To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Buenos Aires trip itinerary maker website.

You can fly from Santiago to Buenos Aires in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Santiago to Buenos Aires, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In November, daily temperatures in Buenos Aires can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Iguazu National Park.

On the 13th (Mon), step off the mainland to explore Isla San Martin, then take in the dramatic scenery at Salto San Martin, and then admire the sheer force of Salto Bernabe Mendez. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Iguazu Falls.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Iguazu National Park trip builder app.

Traveling by flight from Buenos Aires to Iguazu National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Buenos Aires in November, expect nights in Iguazu National Park to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can drive to Foz do Iguacu.

On the 15th (Wed), take in the dramatic scenery at Iguazu Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Buddhist Temple and then get to know the resident critters at Parque das Aves Bird Park.

For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Foz do Iguacu trip builder tool.

Getting from Iguazu National Park to Foz do Iguacu by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In November in Foz do Iguacu, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Thu) to allow time for 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, kick back and relax at Crena Beach, explore the activities along Lagoa Verde, Ilha Grande, and stroll through Praia Preta.

To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, go to the Ilha Grande day trip planning tool.

Traveling by combination of flight, bus, and ferry from Foz do Iguacu to Ilha Grande takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, car, and ferry. November in Ilha Grande sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to travel to Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro is known for sightseeing, beaches, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the history behind Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, kick back and relax at Barra da Tijuca Beach, take in nature's colorful creations at Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, and make a trip to Escadaria Selaron.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Rio de Janeiro driving holiday site.

You can 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 November, daytime highs in Rio de Janeiro are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.