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Explore North America through our travel guides, destination notes, and firsthand stories.

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Regions and Geography

Main Regions

Canada, United States, Mexico, Central America and Caribbean

Landscapes

Arctic tundra, mountains, deserts, rainforests and islands

Climate Zones

Arctic, continental, desert, subtropical and tropical

Time Zone Span

UTC-10 to UTC-3 across the region

Oceans and Seas

Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico

Travel Seasons by Region

Canada and Alaska

Jun - Sep

Warmest period for parks and road trips.

United States

Apr - Jun and Sep - Oct

Broad shoulder-season window across many regions.

Mexico

Nov - Apr

Drier across many beach and cultural destinations.

Central America

Dec - Apr

Dry season in many Pacific-side destinations.

Caribbean

Dec - Apr

Drier weather outside hurricane season.

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