60 days in South America Itinerary

The capital of French Guiana, Cayenne sits at the mouth of the Cayenne River on the department's Atlantic coast.

Kourou Space Centre (Guiana Space Centre) and Musee Departmental Alexandre-Franconie will appeal to museum buffs. Visit Domaine Pascaud and St. Sauveur Cathedral for their historical value. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cayenne: Roura (Eglise Saint-Dominique de Roura & Le Morpho) and Les Iles du Salut (in Kourou). There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Site archeologique Habitation Loyola, head outdoors with Sentier des Salines, step off the mainland to explore Ilet la Mere, and take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Botanique.

To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Cayenne day trip planning app.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Cayenne is an approximately 19-hour flight. You'll gain 4 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Cayenne due to the time zone difference. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Amsterdam in January, with highs in Cayenne at 34°C and lows at 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Belem.

With its roots as the first European colony on the Amazon River, Belem has played an important part in the history of northern Brazil.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Basilica de Nossa Senhora de Nazare and Espaco Cultural Casa das Onze Janelas. Let the collections at Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi and Para Religious Art Museum capture your imagination. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Estacao das Docas, see the interesting displays at UFPA Geoscience Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Igreja da Trindade, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Sao Joao Batista.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Belem day trip planner.

You can fly from Cayenne to Belem in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, car, and ferry. In January, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can travel to Macapa.

The equator cuts right through Macapa, giving the town the playful moniker of "The Capital of the Middle of the World." The city is accessible by air and sea; it sits along the Amazon River very near where it reaches the Atlantic Ocean.

On the 10th (Fri), make a trip to Jardim Marco Zero, pause for some serene contemplation at Sao Jose de Macapa Church, don't miss a visit to Fortaleza de Sao Jose de Macapa, stroll around Praca Floriano Peixoto, then see the interesting displays at Museu do Desenvolvimento Sustentavel, and finally examine the collection at Centro de Pesquisas Museologicas Sacaca Museum.

To see reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Macapa vacation maker website.

You can fly from Belem to Macapa in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In January, daily temperatures in Macapa can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Sao Luis.

Located on the island of Ilha Upaon-Acu, state capital Sao Luis represents the largest city in Maranhao.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Museu Historico e Artistico do Maranhao and Centro Cultural Vale Maranhao - CCVM. Visit Centro Histórico and Igreja Nossa Senhora dos Remedios for their historical value. Go for a jaunt from Sao Luis to Sao Jose de Ribamar to see Igreja de Sao Jose de Ribamar about 44 minutes away. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Palacio dos Leoes, see the interesting displays at Cultural House Josue Montello, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church, and step into the grandiose world of Forte Santo Antonio da Barra.

For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Sao Luis travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Macapa to Sao Luis takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In January in Sao Luis, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Palmas.

A freshly founded city in the state of Tocantins, Palmas finds itself nestled between Amazon rainforest and seaside savanna, giving the city a varied landscape.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Wed): push the limits with Realize Viagens e Turismo, then take in the dramatic scenery at Cachoeira Ecologica, and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

To find where to stay and tourist information, go to the Palmas trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Sao Luis to Palmas takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in January, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to travel to Cuiaba.

Founded during the 18th-century gold rush, Cuiaba is now a modern state capital boasting an impressive skyline of modern buildings and serving as a major commercial center in this part of Brazil.

On the 16th (Thu), see the interesting displays at Sesc Casa do Artesao, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Our Lady of Bom Despacho Church, then pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral Basílica do Senhor Bom Jesus de Cuiabá, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Capela Santa Rita de Cassia Centro. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape of Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Guimaraes, then contemplate the long history of Our Lady of Rosario and Sao Benedito Church, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo.

For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Cuiaba online day trip planner.

Getting from Palmas to Cuiaba by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Palmas to Cuiaba is minus 1 hour. In January, daytime highs in Cuiaba are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Manaus.

It's hard not to get excited when planning a trip to Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, and the largest city on the mighty Amazon River.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Church of Sao Sebastiao e Sao Francisco de Assis and Pinacoteca do Amazonas. Museum-lovers will appreciate Museu da Amazonia (MUSA) and Museu da Imagem e do Som. And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Meeting of Waters, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, examine the collection at Museu de Ciencias Naturais da Amazonia, and take a peaceful walk through Amazon Rainforest.

For traveler tips and tourist information, read our Manaus tour website.

Traveling by flight from Cuiaba to Manaus takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In January, daytime highs in Manaus are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to travel to Boa Vista.

The capital of the state of Roraima, and home to roughly half its population, the planned city of Boa Vista was established in 1890 and designed according to an innovative radial shape.

On the 22nd (Wed), see the interesting displays at Espaco Cultural do Forte Sao Joaquim do Rio Branco and then explore the striking landscape of Parque Nacional do Monte Roraima.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Boa Vista trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Manaus to Boa Vista. January in Boa Vista sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 27°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can travel to Paramaribo.

With the chance to visit a World Heritage-listed inner city, tours of Paramaribo remain among the most culturally enriching things tourists can do in Suriname.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Fort Zeelandia and Saint Peter and Paul Basilica. Let the collections at Fort Nieuw Amsterdam and Het Koto Museum capture your imagination. Take a break from Paramaribo with a short trip to Neotropical Butterfly Park in Lelydorp, about 42 minutes away. Spend the 23rd (Thu) in the pleasant surroundings of Tafelberg Nature Preserve. There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suriname City Mosque, make a trip to Waterkant (Riverside Boulevard), see the interesting displays at Numismatisch Museum, and stroll around Brownsberg Nature Park.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Paramaribo trip itinerary site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Boa Vista to Paramaribo. The time zone difference when traveling from Boa Vista to Paramaribo is 1 hour. In January, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can travel to Georgetown.

Guyana's capital and main urban area, Georgetown represents the starting point for many visits to the country.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Pandama Retreat & Winery and St. George's Cathedral. Museum-lovers will appreciate Guyana Heritage Museum Demerara and Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Vreed-En-Hoop Mosque, have fun at Providence Stadium, browse the exhibits of Guyana National Museum, and enjoy the sea views from Georgetown Lighthouse.

To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Georgetown trip builder.

Traveling by flight from Paramaribo to Georgetown takes 5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Paramaribo to Georgetown is minus 1 hour. In January, daytime highs in Georgetown are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Margarita Island.

A popular holiday spot for Venezuelans, sunny Margarita Island boasts an exotic Caribbean location, but at the same time is easily accessible from the mainland.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Fortín La Galera and Catedral Nuestra Senora. The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica Nuestra Senora Del Valle, don't miss a visit to Castillo San Carlos de Borromeo, kick back and relax at Playa El Agua, and explore the striking landscape of Laguna de la Restinga.

To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Margarita Island vacation planner.

You can fly from Georgetown to Margarita Island in 7.5 hours. In January in Margarita Island, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time to travel to Caracas.

Tropical weather, great food, and memorable jungle surroundings seem like all the ingredients Caracas needs to become a must-see destination.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Iglesia de San Francisco and Casa Natal & Museo Bolivar. Let the collections at Museo de Bellas Artes and Museo Sacro de Caracas capture your imagination. Explore Caracas' surroundings by going to Canaima National Park (Sapo, Salto Kama - Kama Meru, &more) and Saint Martin's Church (La Iglesia de San Martin) (in La Colonia Tovar). There's still lots to do: get outside with Parque Nacional el Avila, pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de San Pedro, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Caribe, and steep yourself in history at Panteon Nacional.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Caracas online road trip planner.

You can fly from Margarita Island to Caracas in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to Guayaquil.

Hills dotted with colorful houses and waterfront promenades typify Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city and commercial center.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Guayaquil Historical Park and Cerro Santa Ana. Your inner history buff will appreciate Schoenstatt Sanctuary and El Faro de Guayaquil. Change things up with these side-trips from Guayaquil: La Loberia (in Salinas) and Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve (in Posorja). Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Outdoor Activities, pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia San Jacinto del Morro, take in the waterfront at Malecon 2000, and see the interesting displays at Presley Norton Museum.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Guayaquil online road trip planner.

You can fly from Caracas to Guayaquil in 10.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Caracas to Guayaquil. February in Guayaquil sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel to Quito.

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

Visit Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania and Quito Old Town for their historical value. You'll explore and learn at Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maila and Casa Museo Guayasamin. Change things up with these side-trips from Quito: Iglesia San Francisco (in Otavalo) and Cuicocha (in Cotacachi). There's still lots to do: get impressive views of Cotopaxi National Park, explore the world behind art at Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Quito, admire the landmark architecture of Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Iglesia Santa Barbara.

For photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Quito attractions planner.

You can fly from Guayaquil to Quito in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Guayaquil in February: high temperatures in Quito hover around 24°C and lows are around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Bogota.

Colombia's heart and soul, Bogota has earned the nickname "Athens of South America" thanks to its abundance of universities, libraries, and lower-level schools.

Popular historic sites such as Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira and Bolivar Square are in your itinerary. You'll explore and learn at Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) and Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica. Change things up with these side-trips from Bogota: Catedral Diocesana (in Zipaquira) and Laguna de Guatavita (in Tierra Negra). There's much more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Monserrate, pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia Santa Beatriz, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, and stop by Barrio La Candelaria.

For photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Bogota holiday planner.

Getting from Quito to Bogota by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Quito in February, expect slightly colder with lows of 9°C in Bogota. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Medellin.

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

You'll explore and learn at Museo de Antioquia and Cementerio Museo de San Pedro. Your inner history buff will appreciate Catedral Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes and Basilica Menor Del Senor De Los Milagros. Step out of Medellin with an excursion to Catedral Nuestra Senora del Rosario de Chiquinquira in Santa Rosa de Osos--about 1h 55 min away. There's lots more to do: cruise along medellin 2000m DESCENT, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, explore the activities along Laguna de Guatape, and don't miss a visit to Plaza Botero.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Medellin online tour itinerary builder.

Getting from Bogota to Medellin by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Bogota in February; daily highs in Medellin reach 32°C and lows reach 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to travel to Cartagena.

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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Caribe Jewelry Museum & Factory and Museo Historico de Cartagena de Indias. Do some cultural sightseeing at Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas and Walled City of Cartagena. Step out of Cartagena to go to Isla Baru and see Playa Blanca, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. There's lots more to do: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, steep yourself in history at Plaza Santo Domingo, make a trip to Torre del Reloj, and get to know the fascinating history of Baluarte de la Merced.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Cartagena vacation builder tool.

Fly from Medellin to Cartagena in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Medellin in February, with highs in Cartagena at 36°C and lows at 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.