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Culture & History in South America

History didn't end. You just arrived.

The Amazon basin, the Andes, Patagonia, the Galapagos, and the cosmopolitan cities of São Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Bogotá. South America is the OS's primary region for global-expedition-adventures and global-hiking-tours, anchored by Peru, Patagonia, and Ecuador.

12 countries
Hub: GRU
3 destinations in this region
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Best Time to Visit South America

Peak Season

June–September (Southern Hemisphere winter — best for Patagonia)

Shoulder Season

March–May, October–November

Low Season

December–February (Patagonian summer — crowded)

Peak season varies dramatically by destination within this large region.