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Explore North America through our travel guides, destination notes, and firsthand stories.
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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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Mexico
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Panama
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Turks and Caicos
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United States
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