Region and month
Where to go in Latin America in December
The destinations we track in Latin America are a strong fit in December, based on our season model.
Fit and cost figures are My Travel Choices estimates from our own destination model, not live prices or booking data.
How to read this December ranking
A strong fit means our records show high December suitability for that destination, weighed together with trip fit and on-the-ground costs. It is not a dry-weather guarantee and not a forecast: conditions vary between a country's cities, coasts and islands. Daily figures are estimates for being there and exclude international flights.
Best fits in Latin America for December
#1
Colombia
Colombia
December fit: 9/10
USD 70–120 / person / day
Best December to March
Best for: food, hidden gems, nature
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#2
Argentina
Argentina
December fit: 9/10
USD 100–180 / person / day
Best October to December
Best for: adventure, cities, culture
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#3
Honduras — Copan Ruinas
Honduras
December fit: 9/10
USD 150–185 / person / day
Best December to April
Best for: culture
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#4
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
December fit: 9/10
USD 120–250 / person / day
Best November to April
Best for: beach, relaxation, nightlife
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#5
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
December fit: 9/10
USD 130–280 / person / day
Best December to April
Best for: adventure, hidden gems, nature
Planning effort: more planning needed.
Where December is a weaker choice
Weaker in this month: Barbados — Bridgetown, Bolivia — Sucre, French Guiana - Kourou space heritage, Guyana — Georgetown, Paraguay — Encarnación, Trinidad and Jesús missions.
Common questions
- Where should I travel in Latin America in December?
- The destinations we track in Latin America are a strong fit in December, based on our season model.
- Which places in Latin America are worth avoiding in December?
- Weaker in this month: Barbados — Bridgetown, Bolivia — Sucre, French Guiana - Kourou space heritage, Guyana — Georgetown, Paraguay — Encarnación, Trinidad and Jesús missions.
- What is the cheapest option in Latin America in December?
- Colombia carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around USD 70–120 per person per day on the ground, excluding international airfare.