OUR GUIDE TO LATIN AMERICA IN JUNE
June ushers in clear skies over the Andes, wildlife on the move in Brazil’s wetlands, and festival season across the old Incan heartlands.
For those considering South America in June, we’ve gathered some of the season’s standouts to inspire your travels – from swimming in Brazil’s desert lagoons to stargazing on Bolivia’s salt flats.
Whether you’re drawn to the high-altitude plateaus or the depths of the Amazon, our specialists are on hand to offer expert guidance and personalised suggestions, crafting a journey around your interests and travel style – be it adventure, quiet restoration, or time together as a family.
Brazil
June is one of our favourite months to visit Brazil, when cooler temperatures and clear skies favour both wildlife and adventure.
In the Pantanal, retreating floodwaters bring jaguars, caiman and capybara into view, creating the most reliable wildlife-spotting of the year. Further north, the sand dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses transform into a mirage of freshwater lagoons for swimming and boating. Down south, Rio and São Paulo bask in mild winter sunshine, perfect for city exploration.
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Peru
Peru in June brings blue skies, festival spirit, and sharp visibility across the Andes and Amazon, without the crowds of high season.
Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley are at their most dramatic, with trails free from the heavy rains of earlier months, making this one of the most rewarding times to explore the highlands. In Cusco, the Inti Raymi festival lights up the city with parades, music and Inca ritual. The Amazon, meanwhile, is easier to explore, with river levels still high enough for boat journeys but less humidity.
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Ecuador & the Galapagos
Come June, the Galápagos burst into life with dramatic wildlife activity. Sea lions tumble in the surf, sea birds perform elaborate courtship dances, and underwater visibility is superb for snorkelling and diving. On the mainland, Ecuador’s highlands shine under crisp skies, making it one of our favourite times to wander Quito’s colonial plazas, scale the volcanic slopes of Cotopaxi and explore the artisan markets of Otavalo.
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Bolivia
The Bolivian Andes are at their very best in June, as clear skies and dry weather open up some of the country’s most dramatic landscapes. On the Salar de Uyuni, vast white salt flats stretch to the horizon, best explored by 4×4 with nights in remote desert lodges. In La Paz, markets spill across the hillside and the city’s famous cable cars link neighbourhoods on mountain ridges. Lake Titicaca shimmers in the sharp winter light, and Sucre’s whitewashed streets offer a glimpse into the country’s colonial past.
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Speak to our specialists to start planning your June adventure in South America.
Conde Nast Traveler Specialists every year since 2017
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