South America During Winter: 5 Best Places To Escape the Northern Cold

Up north, many are experiencing cold weather, from blizzards to heavy snowfall to freezing rain. Down south, however, and by south, we mean, South America, it is summer and a perfect time to escape the chilly winter in the US.

You see, while it is winter in the northern hemisphere, it is actually summer in the southern hemisphere, which means it is a great place to escape the weather that is blanketing North America.

5 Places To Visit in South America To Escape the North American Winter

South America has plenty of places to visit for the winter, from the tropical countries to the ones in the southern hemisphere like Chile and Argentina. While there are a lot of places to visit and escape the cold, here are five warm places to visit while it is winter in the north:

Rio de Janeiro Carnival, Brazil

Every February, Rio de Janeiro hosts one of the most famous events on Earth, the Rio Carnival, with plenty of dancing, partying, and drinking. Of course, there is also that world-famous parade that will go on.

As Rio de Janeiro is located in the tropics, it certainly is a warm place to escape to, and the city has plenty of things to do during the Carnival, and it is not just the partying and the parades.

San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

For those who want a more temperate and outdoorsy adventure, San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina might be more for you. Summer in Argentina is usually from December to April, and the area offers trekking, camping, forest canopy zip-lining, boating, Jet-skiing, rock-climbing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, paragliding, scuba diving, canoeing, horseback riding, and 4×4 off-road excursions, according to Boots N All.

Machu Pichu, Peru

For history buffs, this is perhaps the most historic area on the list as Machu Pichu is one of the most iconic ruins on Earth. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this ancient Incan ruin is located on top of a mountain that would also be a great place for hikers and adventurers trying to seek an adventure without the snow and ice that is all over North America right now.

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

For nature lovers, this might be the ultimate winter getaway as the Galapagos Islands not only feature eco-tourism but also plenty of beaches and encounters with the iconic animals of these islands known for inspiring Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution. Just remember that the area is a heavily protected nature reserve, so be mindful of what you leave behind, especially trash.

Coffee Triangle, Colombia

Tired of the cold back home? One of the best ways to warm up is with coffee, and one of the biggest coffee hotspots in the world happens to be in South America, particularly the Coffee Triangle in Colombia.

According to Jacada Travel, this is a perpetually warm region that boasts lush green hills and volcanic soil. Most importantly, it is filled with a lot of coffee plantations with plenty of ways to enjoy Colombian culture and of course, rich Colombian coffee,

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Written by: Rick Martin

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