Region and month
Where to go in Latin America in January
11 of the 20 destinations we track in Latin America are a strong fit in January, 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 January ranking
A strong fit means our records show high January 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 January
#1
Colombia
Colombia
January fit: 9/10
USD 70–120 / person / day
Best December to March
Best for: food, hidden gems, nature
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#2
Grenada — St George’s and Grand Anse
Grenada
January fit: 9/10
USD 130–155 / person / day
Best January to May
Best for: beach, relaxation
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#3
US Virgin Islands — St Thomas, Charlotte Amalie and Magens Bay
United States Virgin Islands
January fit: 9/10
USD 145–170 / person / day
Best January to April
Best for: beach, relaxation
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#4
Honduras — Copan Ruinas
Honduras
January 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.
#5
Trinidad and Tobago — Port of Spain food and history
Trinidad and Tobago
January fit: 9/10
USD 155–190 / person / day
Best January to May
Best for: cities, food
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#6
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
January fit: 9/10
USD 120–250 / person / day
Best November to April
Best for: beach, relaxation, nightlife
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#7
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
January fit: 9/10
USD 130–280 / person / day
Best December to April
Best for: adventure, hidden gems, nature
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#8
British Virgin Islands — Tortola, Road Town and Cane Garden Bay
British Virgin Islands
January fit: 9/10
USD 250–295 / person / day
Best January to April
Best for: beach, relaxation
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#9
Cayman Islands — Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands
January fit: 9/10
USD 285–365 / person / day
Best January to March
Best for: beach, relaxation, romance
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#10
Saint Lucia — Soufrière geothermal site and Pitons views
Saint Lucia
January fit: 9/10
USD 345–425 / person / day
Best January to April
Best for: nature, relaxation, romance
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#11
Dominica — Roseau and selected nature sites
Dominica
January fit: 9/10
USD 460–570 / person / day
Best January to April
Best for: nature
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
Where January is a weaker choice
Weaker in this month: Bolivia — Sucre, Brazil, French Guiana - Kourou space heritage, Paraguay — Encarnación, Trinidad and Jesús missions, Peru.
Common questions
- Where should I travel in Latin America in January?
- 11 of the 20 destinations we track in Latin America are a strong fit in January, based on our season model.
- Which places in Latin America are worth avoiding in January?
- Weaker in this month: Bolivia — Sucre, Brazil, French Guiana - Kourou space heritage, Paraguay — Encarnación, Trinidad and Jesús missions, Peru.
- What is the cheapest option in Latin America in January?
- Colombia carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around USD 70–120 per person per day on the ground, excluding international airfare.