20 days in South America Itinerary

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

Santiago is known for shopping, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire all the interesting features of Cerro Santa Lucia, go for a walk through Plaza de Armas, admire the striking features of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), and get engrossed in the history at Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino.

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Atlanta, USA to Santiago is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Atlanta to Santiago is 1 hour. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to travel to Los Glaciares National Park.

A World Heritage Site, Los Glaciares National Park contains a giant ice cap that feeds 47 vast glaciers.

On the 1st (Fri), take in the dramatic natural features at Perito Moreno National Park. On the 2nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape at Glaciar Spegazzini.

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Getting from Santiago to Los Glaciares National Park by flight takes about 13.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Santiago to Los Glaciares National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In November, daily temperatures in Los Glaciares National Park can reach 54°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time 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.

Buenos Aires is known for historic sites, nightlife, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Cemiterio de Recoleta, admire the masterpieces at Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, admire the landmark architecture of El Ateneo Grand Splendid, and take a stroll through Puerto Madero.

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Traveling by flight from Los Glaciares National Park to Buenos Aires takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. While traveling from Los Glaciares National Park, expect warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Buenos Aires, ranging from highs of 75°F to lows of 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Foz do Iguacu.

A gateway to the world-renowned Iguacu Falls, which spectacularly divide Brazil and Argentina, the modern, high-rise city of Foz do Iguacu can't help but play second fiddle to the natural wonder in its vicinity.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): take in the dramatic scenery at Iguazu Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Thu): admire the engineering at Itaipu Dam and then get to know the resident critters at Parque das Aves Bird Park.

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Do a combination of flight and shuttle from Buenos Aires to Foz do Iguacu in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Buenos Aires in November, plan for a bit warmer days in Foz do Iguacu, with highs around 85°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can 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.

Rio de Janeiro is known for beaches, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: catch a ride on Sugarloaf Mountain, kick back and relax at Pedra do Arpoador, stroll through Praia de Ipanema, and make a trip to Escadaria Selaron.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Rio de Janeiro route builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Foz do Iguacu to Rio de Janeiro takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November in Rio de Janeiro, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 71°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can travel 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.

Fernando de Noronha is known for beaches, museums, and wildlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Baia do Sancho, get outside with Morro dois Irmaos, look and learn at Aulas de Energia – Espaco Usina Solar Fernando de Noronha, and kick back and relax at Praia do Cacimba do Padre.

To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Fernando de Noronha trip builder site.

Traveling by flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fernando de Noronha takes 7.5 hours. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time to Fernando de Noronha Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Rio de Janeiro in November, Fernando de Noronha is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 77°F. On the 16th (Sat), you'll travel back home.