12 Best Places to Visit in Central and South America in April

April is a few months away, but this is the perfect time to take a look at the 12 best places to visit in Central and South America in April. 

Why is that you ask? Well, you will need to plan ahead of time for one, and the more time you put in planning, the better your experience will be. South America is a stone’s throw away, but the climate and the culture of many South American countries varies greatly from that of the United States’. If you are to experience the best of South America in a single trip, then you better start planning ahead. Now, with that said you can instantly think of a few places that you want to visit in your trip, but for the optimal experience, you will need to take a look at a few traveling guides. It is really hard to say which are the best countries to visit in South America or best places to visit in Central America. However, we have already done the groundwork for you, and if you just take a look at this article, you will get all the necessary information you need right here. Whether you are looking for backpacking South America must sees or an extravagant destination where you will be treated like royalty, you’ll find it here.

You do not need to cross the seven seas to find amazing places. As you can see, we have put emphasis on April because good weather is crucial for the optimal holiday experience and South America is massive. It is crucial that you stick to parts of South America where the weather is at its best during your holidays. Say you are going to take a trip to South America in March, then check out the 12 Best Places to Visit in Central and South America in March. Alternatively, if you want to take a holiday in April, but you’d rather stay in the United States, then we also have you covered, so check out the 16 Best Places To Visit in USA in April. If you want to treat yourself to the holiday of your life, check out the 15 Best Places to Travel in April in Europe, Asia and Tropical Destinations. In essence what we are trying to say here is that the best South American vacations in January is certainly not going to be the same in April. Depending on your schedule you should pick and choose your holiday destinations with care.

To find out the best places to visit in South America during the month of April, we sought help from websites such as Travel and Leisure, Price of Travel, and The Best Time to Visit in order to come up with our destinations. We also took a look at Tripadvisor‘s best destinations in South America to enrich our list even further. For all the additional information, we sought help from various tourism related websites and forums in search of expert opinion.

Once we were done with all the destinations to put in the list, then came the question of ranking these in order. Well, for this particular article we ranked them based on average cost per night. We collected the data from Tripadvisor and then proceeded to rank them in order, starting with the most expensive destination and ending with the cheapest. Regardless of how much money you have stashed away for your holidays, you are going to find a suitable place for sure. However, your experience with the cost may vary, if you go for cheaper alternatives, which are of course available, but we are only considering the average cost here.

Without further ado, let’s get our list of 12 best places to visit in Central and South America in April started.

12. Tulum, Mexico

Average cost per night: $249

Tulum is a port city, and like any port city, it is famous for its amazing beaches and beach lifestyle. Also, Tulum has some amazing ruins of an ancient Mayan port city, which you can also explore in your trip to Tulum. In April the place just comes alive with tourists and visitors from all over the world. A great place for a holiday to say the least.

11. Cartagena, Colombia

Average cost per night: $180

When you find yourself in Cartagena, Colombia, you have to visit the white sand beaches and its famous coral reefs. Also, you get the chance to experience the colorful life in the walled old town filled with colonial-era buildings and squares. You can also rent a boat to tour the coastal area and enjoy the tropical climate.

10. Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Average cost per night: $168

At number 10, we have Playa del Carmen, yet another city in Mexico. Playa del Carmen is one of the most famous coastal towns in Mexico. The town is famous for its lavish resorts and extravagant locations. The whole town was built with rich tourists in mind. If you have the cash, we highly recommend this place.

9. Panama City, Panama

Average cost per night: $138

Next up on our list of best places to visit in Central and South America in April, we have the capital of Panama, Panama City. You can imagine this is going to be a busy city, as this is the capital of Panama. However, the main attraction of Panama City is that it is basically framed by the Pacific ocean. That means, there are long uninterrupted beaches lining the city’s exterior and you can partake in all sorts of beach activity in gorgeous weather during the month of April.

8. Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Average cost per night: $92

Again we have another capital city making our list of best places to visit in Central and South America in April. This time it is the capital of Argentina. However, Buenos Aires is not famous for its native beaches, rather for its cultural center, Avenida de Mayo. If you love art, especially South American dance, music and theater, then this is a great place for you to visit.

7. San Salvador, El Salvador

Average cost per night: $92

San Salvador is the capital of El Salvador, and also the largest and most modern city in the country. During the month of April, the weather of the city remains dry and comfortably warm. It’s perfect for exploring and having fun.

6. Santiago, Chile

Average cost per night: $92

Santiago is the largest and grandest city in the country. At the center of which, are two colonial-era landmarks Palacio de la Real Audiencia, where the National History Museum is located, and the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral.

5. Arequipa, Peru

Average cost per night: $72

We are halfway through our list of best places to visit in Central and South America in April, and at number 5, we have Arequipa. It is the colonial era capital of Peru, and famous for baroque buildings constructed from sillar (a form of volcanic rock), its massive yet elegant and stately main square and a neoclassical Basilica Cathedral.

4. Antigua, Guatemala

Average cost per night: $69

At number four, we have Antigua. This small yet beautiful town is famous for its coffee and mouthwatering chocolates. If you fancy a nice hot cup of coffee and a delicious bar of chocolate, then you should definitely visit Antigua and experience it first hand.

3. Porto Alegre, Brazil

Average cost per night: $68

We are continuing our list of best places to visit in Central and South America in April with Porto Alegre, which is one of the oldest cities to make it on the list; the city was founded way back in 1769 Manuel Sepúlveda. Apart from that, there are many amazing tourist attractions dotted across the city, and the city is known as the gateway to the tall canyons of Aparados da Serra National Park.

2. San Jose, Costa Rica

Average cost per night: $66

The second spot on our list of best places to visit in Central and South America in April, goes to San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. Situated between Volcanoes and the Talamanca Mountains, the city is extremely beautiful. Apart from its natural beauty, the city boasts a colorful culture and friendly inhabitants with lots of things to do and experience for tourists.

1. Caracas, Venezuela

Average cost per night: $30

The final entry in our list is Caracas, the Capital city of Venezuela. It is commercial and also the cultural hub of the country. If you are on a budget, and you want to explore the Americas, then Caracas is the perfect travel destination for you in the month of April.

This wraps it up for our list of 12 best places to visit in Central and South America in April.