Americas Travel Guides
Last checked: October 2026
Our Americas travel guides cover seven destinations in the Caribbean, Central America and South America. Each one has a visa guide, best places, a month-by-month calendar, itineraries, hotels and flights. Start with the best time to visit, because hurricane season, altitude and distances change what a good trip looks like.
Americas Destination Guides
- Antigua and Barbuda: visa, best places, best time to visit, itineraries, where to stay and flights.
- Argentina: visa, best places, best time to visit, itineraries, where to stay and flights.
- Bahamas: visa, best places, best time to visit, itineraries, where to stay and flights.
- Barbados: visa, best places, best time to visit, itineraries, where to stay and flights.
- Belize: visa, best places, best time to visit, itineraries, where to stay and flights.
- Bolivia: visa, best places, best time to visit, itineraries, where to stay and flights.
- Brazil: visa, best places, best time to visit, itineraries, where to stay and flights.
What Changes Across the Americas
The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from 1 June to 30 November, and it affects the Caribbean islands and Belize most. If you plan to visit them in that period, check the guide’s season notes and choose flexible bookings. Bolivia has high-altitude cities, so check the guide for advice on acclimatising, while Argentina and Brazil are very large, which makes domestic flights and realistic itineraries important.
Visa and entry rules also vary. Some destinations offer visa-free entry or an online authorisation for certain passports, while others need an embassy visa. Each visa guide links to the official government source, which you should always confirm.
How to Choose Where to Start
- Choose the Caribbean guides if you want beaches and a short trip, and check hurricane-season notes first.
- Choose Belize if you want to combine the coast with inland areas in one trip.
- Choose Argentina, Bolivia or Brazil if you have more time, since distances between regions are large.
Common Mistakes
- Underestimating distances in Argentina and Brazil, and trying to see too much.
- Booking a Caribbean trip during hurricane season without flexible terms.
- Skipping altitude advice in Bolivia and flying straight to a high city.
Americas Travel Guides FAQs
Which Americas guide should I read first?
Read the best time to visit for your destination, then the visa guide. Season, entry rules and distances shape the rest of your plan.
Do I need a separate visa for each country?
Usually yes. Each country sets its own entry rules, so check the visa guide for every stop on your route and the official source it links to.
Is hurricane season a reason to avoid the Caribbean?
Not always, but it raises the risk of storms and disruption. Check each guide’s month-by-month notes and choose flexible tickets and accommodation.
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