60 days in South America Itinerary

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

Get in touch with nature at Puerto Chino Beach and Playa Punta Carola. Attractions like Eco-Challenger Galapagos Tour Agency and La Loberia make great kid-friendly stops. Spend the 16th (Mon) exploring nature at Cerro Tijeretas. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Cerro Brujo, tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Baquerizo, contemplate the waterfront views at Mirador Cerro Tijeretas, and deepen your understanding at Interpretation Center.

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Madison, USA to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is an approximately 23.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Ecuador Time is 1 hour. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Madison in January, with highs in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno at 84°F and lows at 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough 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.

Get outdoors at Galapagos Beach at Tortuga Bay and El Garrapatero. Family-friendly places like Charles Darwin Research Station and Think Galapagos will thrill your kids. And it doesn't end there: stroll through El Chato - Giant Tortoise Reserve, kick back and relax at Playa de los Perros, race across the water with a speed boat tour, and explore the striking landscape at Las Grietas.

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Getting from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to Puerto Ayora by ferry takes about 3.5 hours. In January in Puerto Ayora, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 74°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to travel to 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.

Attractions like Parque 3 de Febrero and Cementerio de la Recoleta make great kid-friendly stops. There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Puerto Madero, explore the world behind art at Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, admire the architecture and history at Plaza de Mayo, and get a sense of history and politics at Casa Rosada.

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Do a combination of bus, ferry, and flight from Puerto Ayora to Buenos Aires in 18 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Puerto Ayora to Buenos Aires is 2 hours. In January, daytime highs in Buenos Aires are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 70°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Florianopolis.

Divided between island and mainland, the distinctive city of Florianopolis charms visitors on first arrival with its impressive skyline.

Attractions like Praia Mole and Praia do Campeche make great kid-friendly stops. Visiting Jurere Beach and Lagoinha do Leste will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Florianopolis side-trips: Praia do Maco (in Palhoca) and Prainha Beach (in Guarda do Embau). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Joaquina Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia do Santinho, and take a stroll through Santo Antonio de Lisboa.

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Getting from Buenos Aires to Florianopolis by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in January, and nighttime lows around 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can travel to Ilha Grande.

A tumultuous and unsavory history has kept Ilha Grande relatively undeveloped and free of the trappings of the modern world.

Get in touch with nature at Lopes Mendes Beach and Abraao Beach. Bring the kids along to Lagoa Azul and Feiticeira Beach. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Sitio Forte Beach and stroll through Caxadaco Beach.

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Traveling by combination of flight, bus, and ferry from Florianopolis to Ilha Grande takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, car, and ferry. In February, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 73°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to travel to Paraty.

Gazing out over a bay of tiny tropical islands, with rainforests climbing mountains in the background, it's easy to see why tourism in Paraty gets more popular by the year.

Bring the kids along to Centro Historico and Sono Beach. Get outdoors at Praia do Cachadaco and Lula Beach. There's more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Saco do Mamangua Beach and stroll through Ilha dos Cocos Beach.

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Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Ilha Grande to Paraty takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Get outdoors at Copacabana Beach and Praia de Grumari. Family-friendly places like Praia de Ipanema and Leblon Beach will thrill your kids. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Pedra do Arpoador, tour the pleasant surroundings at Vermelha Beach, take a peaceful walk through Parque Nacional Tijuca, and pause for some photo ops at Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer.

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Traveling by car from Paraty to Rio de Janeiro takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. In February in Rio de Janeiro, expect temperatures between 90°F during the day and 76°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to fly to Porto de Galinhas.

You're in for a treat on your beach holiday to Porto de Galinha.

Kids will enjoy Muro Alto Beach and Cupe beach. Step out of the city life by going to Vila de Porto de Galinhas Beach and Pontal de Maracaipe. Go for a jaunt from Porto de Galinhas to Tamandare to see Praia dos Carneiros about 1h 5 min away. There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Piscinas Naturais de Porto de Galinhas, cast your line with Experiencing Porto, tour the pleasant surroundings at Enseadinha Beach, and enjoy the sand and surf at Serrambi Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto de Galinhas takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In February, daytime highs in Porto de Galinhas are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 77°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can fly to Fernando de Noronha.

With 21 lush islands scattered among pristine waters in the Atlantic Ocean, a Fernando de Noronha holiday is well worth the effort it takes to get there.

Kids will enjoy Baia do Sancho and Conceicao Beach. Escape the urban bustle at Praia do Sueste and Baia dos Porcos. Spend the 10th (Fri) exploring nature at Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia do Cacimba do Padre, hike along Trilha do Piquinho, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and take in the dramatic natural features at Morro dois Irmaos.

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You can fly from Porto de Galinhas to Fernando de Noronha in 3 hours. Traveling from Porto de Galinhas to Fernando de Noronha, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In March in Fernando de Noronha, expect temperatures between 86°F during the day and 77°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.