The South American countries south of Brazil, Peru which include, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile all lie below the equator and thus in the Southern Hemisphere.

South America Climateis predominantly wet and hot in summer.  However the large size of the continent makes theclimate of South America varied with each region having its own characteristic weather conditions. The other factors influencing the climate of South America are the geographical location, ocean currents and winds.

Some of the most popular destinations, such as Machu Picchu, Angel Falls, Amazonia, Patagonia and the Andes do have seasonal variations as far as temperature, rain or snowfall, and climate, and visitors should be well aware of them. Many visitors to South America travel during the Northern Hermisphere’s summer months, when it is winter south of the Equator, and this is the tourist high season.

For South Americans, the summer months (December to March) are high season, and the beaches and coastal resorts are packed.

If you can plan your travels in South America to take advantage of the spring and fall months, you’ll find a wide range of areas and activities open to you.

CLOTHING for Travel South America

-  Comfortable hiking boots for those planning on hiking (used prior to trip)

-  Washable sneakers (on camps)

-  Heavy jumper or jacket

-  Waterproof parka or poncho

-  Cotton long and short-sleeve shirts

-  Warm shirt

-  Long underwear (For hiking and Southern Patagonia)

-  Cotton/Drill/Cargo pants

-  Socks (cotton and wool)

-  Sun hat

-  Beanie

-  Wool gloves

-  Short or swimsuit

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