Where to go in January
January is peak season for escaping the northern winter: warm, dry days in the tropics and the southern hemisphere, and the best time of year to plan the rest of your travels.
Places are ranked by their typical weather in January (comfortable daily highs and little rain) and by traveler ratings. Public holidays are listed with each place, as museums, shops and offices may be closed and popular places can be busy on them. Climate data from Meteostat.
20 places have good weather in January in Latin America & Caribbean, showing the top 20.
Huilo Huilo
4.28
Temperate rainforest with unique biodiversity
Antigua Guatemala
4.21
Colonial city surrounded by volcanoes, rich in history, culture, and stunning architecture, with vibrant festivals and culinary delights.
Parícutin
4.1
The youngest volcano in the world known for its unique emergence in a farmer’s field in 1943 and now dormant.
Arequipa Monastery
4.08
Colonial monastery city with a rich history, distinct architecture, and cultural heritage.
Huacachina
4.04
Desert oasis surrounded by sand dunes, offering picturesque landscapes and thrilling adventure tourism.
Todos Santos
4.03
Artist colony and surf town blending cultural richness with natural beauty, known for its festivals and vibrant arts scene.
Valparaíso
4
Colorful port city with funiculars, rich in history and culture with stunning ocean views.
Chan Chan
3.85
Largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas, a testament to Chimú culture with remarkable architecture and history.
Havana
3.85
Capital with colonial architecture and vintage cars.
Easter Island
4.44
Remote island famous for its mysterious moai statues, offering a glimpse into ancient Polynesian culture.
Guatapé Rock
4.42
Massive rock monolith with stairs offering panoramic views, nestled in Colombia's colorful cultural landscape.
Galapagos Islands
4.8
Volcanic archipelago with unique endemic species, pivotal to Darwin’s theory of evolution.
Tikal
4.4
Mayan city rising above rainforest canopy with towering temples and rich history.
Tulum
4.36
Mayan ruins perched on cliffs above Caribbean Sea.
Chichén Itzá
4.47
Major Mayan city with iconic pyramid El Castillo.
Flores
4.24
Colonial town on lake island
Cenotes of Mexico
4.3
Natural sinkholes with clear water, sacred to the Maya and stunning in beauty.
Campeche
3.84
Fortified colonial Caribbean port, blending rich history with colorful cultural traditions and stunning architecture.
Copán
4.22
Mayan site with detailed sculptures and rich history, offering key insights into ancient civilization.
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Castillo San Felipe
4.14
Spanish colonial fortress guarding against piracy and providing rich cultural insights into Guatemala's colonial era.