Travel to South America in February

February keeps the warmth and long days of the Southern Hemisphere summer, making it a perfect month for both coastal escapes and highland adventures.

In Brazil, the rhythm of Carnival fills the streets of Rio and Salvador with music, dance, and dazzling color, while quieter corners like the Bahian coast or the beaches of Fernando de Noronha offer serene, sunlit retreats.

In Colombia, the Barranquilla Carnival rivals Rio for scale and spectacle, and along the Caribbean coast, places like Cartagena and the Rosario Islands enjoy bright, dry days — ideal for pairing culture with beach time.

In Peru, the Sacred Valley’s lush green slopes glisten after afternoon showers, and Puno bursts into life with the Virgen de la Candelaria festival, blending Catholic and Andean traditions.

Patagonia remains at its peak for trekking and glacier cruises, with dramatic light and comfortable hiking temperatures, while Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats reach the height of their mirror season, reflecting endless skies. Warm temperatures and calm seas make February one of the best months for exploring Antarctica, with penguin colonies bustling, seal pups on the ice, and prime whale-watching opportunities.

The Galápagos offers calm seas, excellent underwater visibility, and rich wildlife encounters, from nesting marine iguanas and green sea turtles to flamingos wading in quiet lagoons and playful sea lion pups. In the Amazon, the high-water season allows for deep exploration into flooded forests alive with macaws, pink river dolphins, and monkeys.

Whether you’re chasing the energy of Carnival, the stillness of remote landscapes, or the wonder of wildlife in its prime, February is a month of contrasts and unforgettable moments across South America.