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Where to go in Latin America in May

6 of the 20 destinations we track in Latin America are a strong fit in May, 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 May ranking

A strong fit means our records show high May 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 May

  1. #1

    Bolivia — Sucre

    Bolivia

    May fit: 9/10

    USD 25–40 / person / day

    Best May

    Best for: cities, culture

    Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.

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  2. #2

    Grenada — St George’s and Grand Anse

    Grenada

    May 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.

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  3. #3

    Brazil

    Brazil

    May fit: 9/10

    USD 120–200 / person / day

    Best August to November

    Best for: adventure, beach, cities

    Planning effort: more planning needed.

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

  4. #4

    Paraguay — Encarnación, Trinidad and Jesús missions

    Paraguay

    May fit: 9/10

    USD 145–195 / person / day

    Best May to September

    Best for: culture

    Planning effort: more planning needed.

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  5. #5

    Trinidad and Tobago — Port of Spain food and history

    Trinidad and Tobago

    May 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.

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  6. #6

    Peru

    Peru

    May fit: 9/10

    USD 150–250 / person / day

    Best April to October

    Best for: adventure, culture, food

    Planning effort: more planning needed.

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Where May is a weaker choice

Weaker in this month: Cayman Islands — Grand Cayman, Colombia, French Guiana - Kourou space heritage.

Common questions

Where should I travel in Latin America in May?
6 of the 20 destinations we track in Latin America are a strong fit in May, based on our season model.
Which places in Latin America are worth avoiding in May?
Weaker in this month: Cayman Islands — Grand Cayman, Colombia, French Guiana - Kourou space heritage.
What is the cheapest option in Latin America in May?
Bolivia — Sucre carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around USD 25–40 per person per day on the ground, excluding international airfare.

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