Guatemala

March in Guatemala is defined by the slow build towards Semana Santa, culminating in one of Latin America’s most elaborate religious events. In Antigua, processions of local brotherhoods wind through its colonial streets, which are transformed overnight, carpeted with dyed sawdust, flowers and pine needles.

Beyond Antigua, the dry season means clear mornings in the highlands and along Lake Atitlán, where you’ll find artisanal communities and weekly markets piled high with crafts and textiles.

Argentina

In Mendoza, March is defined by vendimia, the grape harvest – with early-morning picking and grape crushing beginning in the wineries.

Further south, in El Calafate and El Chaltén, Patagonia remains open. Conditions are still prime for hikes, glacier walks, kayaking and fishing, but high summer has passed, leaving trails and landscapes feeling more far quieter than in January or February – the sweet spot, we think.

Cuba

March is one of the most reliable months to travel in Cuba: low rainfall, manageable heat and long days. In Havana, the month often coincides with the Festival del Habano, bringing cigar growers and collectors into the city for factory visits, tastings and industry events.

Further west, Viñales and Pinar del Río lend themselves to slow travel – cycle between tobacco farms, walk the limestone valleys and spend time with local farmers while the fields are still active and the tracks remain dry and firm. Coastal conditions are equally consistent, with warm water and calm seas for boat trips to the nearby cayes.