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Main Regions
Andean states, Amazon basin, Guianas, Brazil and Southern Cone
Landscapes
Andes, Amazon rainforest, deserts, wetlands and pampas
Climate Zones
Equatorial, tropical, desert, temperate and alpine
Time Zone Span
UTC-5 to UTC-2 across the mainland and islands
Oceans and Seas
Pacific, Atlantic and Caribbean coasts
Travel Seasons by Region
Andes
May - Sep
Drier for highland routes in many areas.
Amazon Basin
Jun - Sep
Lower rainfall in much of the southern basin.
Brazilian Coast
Sep - Nov and Mar - May
Warm shoulder-season travel in many cities.
Southern Cone
Oct - Apr
Spring through early autumn for city trips.
Patagonia
Nov - Mar
Longest days and most accessible trails.
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