Americas
From Mexico City's food scene to Patagonian glaciers. The cheapest serious travel on the list, plus the best wilderness.
9 destinations
Mexico
North AmericaMexico City is world-class. Add the coast, ruins, and food culture.
Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
United States
North AmericaA continent pretending to be a country — cities, deserts, and the best national parks anywhere.
Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Argentina
South AmericaBuenos Aires has the best steakhouses and nightlife in South America.
Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
Brazil
South AmericaA continent of a country. Pick two or three things and commit.
Peak months: Jan, Feb, Sep, Oct, Dec
Canada
North AmericaWilderness on a continental scale — Rockies, coast, and the cities between.
Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Colombia
South AmericaMedellin is one of the most exciting cities in the world right now.
Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Dec
Costa Rica
Central AmericaSurfing, rainforest, volcanoes, and wildlife in extraordinary density.
Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Peru
South AmericaMachu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lima's food scene, and the Amazon.
Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Patagonia
South AmericaThe most dramatic landscapes on earth.
Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec