60 days in Costa Rica, Panama City & South America Itinerary

Monteverde is all about natural attractions, not surprising for an eco-tourism hotspot known for its cloud forests and rich diversity of animal life.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Ranario Monteverde Frog Pond. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the natural beauty at Monteverde Orchid Garden and then admire the natural beauty at Monteverde Butterfly Garden (Jardin de Mariposas).

To see ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Monteverde tour itinerary site.

Dusseldorf, Germany to Monteverde is an approximately 18.5-hour combination of train, flight, and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Dusseldorf to Monteverde is minus 7 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Manuel Antonio.

The rainforest meets the sea at Manuel Antonio National Park, a small but scenic natural preserve on the west coast of Costa Rica.

On the 23rd (Sun), enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Manuel Antonio and then stop by Altair Souvenir & Gallery Shop.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Manuel Antonio road trip website.

You can drive from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio in 4 hours. Another option is to take a bus. You will leave for Carate on the 24th (Mon).

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Corcovado National Park.

To find more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Carate online trip planner.

Drive from Manuel Antonio to Carate in 6 hours. You'll set off for Panama City on the 26th (Wed).

Arguably the most modern of Central American cities, Panama City boasts a shimmering skyline of glass skyscrapers.

Panama City is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Panama Canal, get engrossed in the history at Museo del Canal Interoceanico de Panama, appreciate the extensive heritage of Casco Viejo, and contemplate the long history of Iglesia de San José.

For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Panama City holiday planner.

Drive from Carate to Panama City in 11 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Carate to Panama City due to the time zone difference. In February in Panama City, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow time for the flight 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.

On the 1st (Sun), make a trip to Parque de Santander, explore the world behind art at Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica, and then stop by Garrapata Textil. On the next day, contemplate the long history of Bolivar Square and then take in the awesome beauty at Monserrate.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Bogota day trip planning app.

You can fly from Panama City to Bogota in 5 hours. In February, Bogota is colder than Panama City - with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can catch the flight 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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): appreciate the extensive heritage of Quito Old Town, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, then take an in-depth tour of Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maila, and finally make a trip to Mitad Del Mundo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica del Voto Nacional, take in the spiritual surroundings of Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania, and then stop by ARIU.

Plan my Quito trip by asking Inspirock to come up with tips and suggestions.

You can fly from Bogota to Quito in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Bogota in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Quito, with lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

The capital of the Galapagos Islands, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is located on easternmost island of the archipelago, San Cristobal.

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is known for sightseeing, wildlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn more about the world around you at Interpretation Center, enjoy the sand and surf at Puerto Chino Beach, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cerro Tijeretas, and don't miss a visit to Kicker Rock.

For traveler tips and tourist information, go to the Puerto Baquerizo Moreno online trip itinerary maker.

Fly from Quito to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in 5.5 hours. In March, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is a bit warmer than Quito - with highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) to allow time to ride a ferry to Puerto Ayora.

The largest settlement in the Galapagos, Puerto Ayora offers visitors to the islands an array of facilities and things to do.

Puerto Ayora is known for parks, wildlife, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Charles Darwin Research Station, explore the galleries of Samay Latin Art, admire the masterpieces at Maprae, and see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

Plan my Puerto Ayora trip by asking Inspirock to come up with tips and suggestions.

You can ride a ferry from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to Puerto Ayora in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in March, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can catch the ferry to Puerto Villamil.

Located in the southeast of Isla Isabela, Puerto Villamil is home to the majority of the island's 2,200 inhabitants.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): stroll through Concha de Perla, head off the coast to Las Tintoreras, then explore the activities along Laguna de los Diablos, then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Puerto Villamil, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Malecon Cuna del Sol.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Puerto Villamil day trip planning app.

You can ride a ferry from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Villamil in 3.5 hours. The time zone changes from Ecuador Time to Galapagos Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Lima.

Founded in 1535 by Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro, Lima represents an interesting blend of modern attractions and preserved colonial architecture, much of it clustered in the World Heritage-listed city center.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor), steep yourself in history at Huaca Pucllana, and then wander the streets of Miraflores. Keep things going the next day: ponder the world of politics at Palacio de Torre Tagle, browse the exhibits of Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas, then get a taste of the local shopping with Shopping Center Larcomar (Centro Comercial Larcomar), then take an in-depth tour of Museo Larco, and finally make a trip to Circuito Magico Del Agua.

For ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Lima holiday maker website.

Explore your travel options from Puerto Villamil to Lima with the Route module. The time zone changes from Galapagos Time (GALT) to Peru Standard Time (PET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In March, daily temperatures in Lima can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Cusco.

Capital of the Inca Empire for three centuries, World Heritage-listed Cusco is now a major tourist destination, drawing nearly 2 million annual tourists with its well-preserved colonial architecture and proximity to Machu Picchu.

Cusco is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Sacsayhuaman, steep yourself in history at Sacred Valley of the Incas, get engrossed in the history at Museo Inka, and stop by Hilo.

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Cusco tour itinerary planning tool.

Fly from Lima to Cusco in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Lima in March, you will find days in Cusco are little chillier (23°C), and nights are colder (9°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can drive to Machu Picchu.

A symbol of the Incan civilization, the abandoned city of Machu Picchu represents a must-see on a Peru vacation.

On the 20th (Fri), don't miss a visit to Plaza Manco Capac and then take some stellar pictures from Intipuncu.

For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Machu Picchu trip maker tool.

Drive from Cusco to Machu Picchu in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to La Paz.

Take a moment to catch your breath as you commence your holiday in La Paz.

On the 21st (Sat), make a trip to Calle Sagarnaga, make a trip to Mi Teleferico, and then push the limits with an extreme tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun): don't miss a visit to Mercado de Las Brujas and then contemplate the long history of Tiwanaku.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the La Paz online itinerary planner.

Fly from Machu Picchu to La Paz in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Peru Standard Time (PET) to Bolivia Time (BOT), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In March, daytime highs in La Paz are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can fly to Santiago.

Santiago tourism thrives largely thanks to the city's big selection of cultural and entertainment options, including museums, theaters, restaurants, bars, and giant malls.

Go for a jaunt from Santiago to Valparaiso to see La Sebastiana about 1h 35 min away. And it doesn't end there: stroll around Cerro Santa Lucia, stroll through San Cristóbal Hill, admire the striking features of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), and take an in-depth tour of Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino.

To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Santiago trip planner.

You can fly from La Paz to Santiago in 6 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) to allow time to travel to El Chalten.

Nestled up against the hills of the Los Glaciares National Park, El Chalten serves as one of the nation's most bustling hubs for hikers and backpackers heading out into the wild landscape of southern Patagonia.

El Chalten is known for nature, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at Fitz Roy, get to know the fascinating history of Laguna Torre, tour the pleasant surroundings at Laguna de los Tres, and contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna Capri.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the El Chalten day trip app.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Santiago to El Chalten takes 13 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Santiago to El Chalten due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can take a bus to El Calafate.

El Calafate tourism thrives mostly thanks to the city's proximity to a World Heritage-listed national park, famed for containing over 40 large glaciers.

On the 30th (Mon), explore the striking landscape at Perito Moreno Glacier. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Glaciarium Museo del Hielo Patagónico and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lago Argentino.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our El Calafate road trip app.

Take a bus from El Chalten to El Calafate in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in March, and nighttime lows around 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Ushuaia.

Often called the "End of the World" because of its position on the southernmost tip of South America, the expanding city of Ushuaia serves as both a busy commercial port and attractive tourist hub.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): make a trip to Galeria Tematica Historia Fueguina and then contemplate the long history of Museo Maritimo & del Presidio de Ushuaia. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Tierra del Fuego National Park and then explore the activities along Canal Beagle.

To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Ushuaia trip planning tool.

You can fly from El Calafate to Ushuaia in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from El Calafate in April since evenings lows in Ushuaia dip to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can travel to West Falkland.

The second largest of the Falkland Islands yet home to less than 200 inhabitants, West Falkland makes up for a lack of people with rugged scenery.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Pebble Island and then head off the coast to Saunders Island. Here are some ideas for day two: head off the coast to New Island.

To find reviews, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the West Falkland trip planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Ushuaia to West Falkland takes 18.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel to Sea Lion Island.

On the 6th (Mon), head off the coast to Sea Lion Island.

Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Sea Lion Island trip simple and quick.

The Route module can help you plan travel from West Falkland to Sea Lion Island. In April, daytime highs in Sea Lion Island are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Stanley.

Founded in 1843, Stanley serves as the capital of the Falkland Islands yet still exudes its rural charm.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): make a trip to Whalebone Arch, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bluff Cove Lagoon, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Memorial Wood, and finally stroll through Gypsy Cove. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Christ Church Cathedral and then explore the galleries of Falkland Islands Museum.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Stanley trip itinerary builder website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sea Lion Island to Stanley. In April in Stanley, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Carcass Island.

On the 9th (Thu), step off the mainland to explore Carcass Island.

To see where to stay, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Carcass Island trip tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Stanley to Carcass Island. You will have some time to spend on the 10th (Fri) before leaving for Buenos Aires.

Cultural capital of South America, Buenos Aires remains one of the largest cities on the continent, serving as a point of departure for exploring the rest of the country.

Buenos Aires is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the different monuments and memorials at Cementerio de la Recoleta, admire the natural beauty at Parque 3 de Febrero, wander the streets of Puerto Madero, and explore the world behind art at Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.

To find traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Buenos Aires vacation builder app.

You can fly from Carcass Island to Buenos Aires in 9.5 hours. April in Buenos Aires sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Iguazu National Park.

Iguazu National Park contains 672 sq km (259 sq mi) of fertile subtropical forests, but its main attraction is the majestic Iguazu Falls.

On the 14th (Tue), look for all kinds of wild species at Salto Bernabe Mendez and then take in the dramatic scenery at Iguazu Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: discover the riches below the earth's surface at Wanda Mines, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lago Urugua-i, then admire the sheer force of Salto San Martin, and finally head off the coast to Isla San Martin.

To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Iguazu National Park travel route planner.

Fly from Buenos Aires to Iguazu National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Buenos Aires in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Iguazu National Park, with highs around 32°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Rio de Janeiro.

Bustling with samba music and all-night street parties, no city encapsulates the spirit of Brazil better than Rio de Janeiro.

On the 16th (Thu), admire the natural beauty at Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, kick back and relax at Praia de Ipanema, then enjoy the sand and surf at Copacabana Beach, and finally go for a walk through Avenida Atlantica. On the 17th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Barra da Tijuca Beach, contemplate the long history of Parque Lage, pause for some photo ops at Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, then learn about all things military at Museu Historico do Exercito e Forte de Copacabana, and finally stroll through Pedra do Arpoador.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Rio de Janeiro trip planning site.

Getting from Iguazu National Park to Rio de Janeiro by combination of bus and flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Iguazu National Park in April since evenings lows in Rio de Janeiro dip to 26°C. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Sat) before leaving for home.