When to go to Caribbean cayes and coast

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December - May

This is the high season, with warm, sunny weather and less chance of rain, though there are some cooler days. Humidity is not too high. The aquamarine seas are clear with good visibility at this time, ideal for diving or snorkelling. Observe kaleidoscopic shoals of tropical fish and a vast array of marine life, including moray eels, barracudas and sea turtles.

29°C Average max daytime temperature

18°C Average min nighttime temperature

6 days per season rainfall

Moderate humidity

Snorkelling

June - November

This is the wet season, with hot, humid weather and the possibility of tropical storms and hurricanes from August - November. June can still be a good time to visit, as the heaviest rains have not yet set in.

31°C Average max daytime temperature

22°C Average min nighttime temperature

12 days per season rainfall

High humidity

Varadero

Papagaio

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Real Latin american experts

  • Alex
    Alex Walker - Travel Expert

    A globetrotter since her childhood, Alex spent a year studying abroad in Guadalajara and has returned to Latin America countless times since then.

  • Lina
    Lina Fuller - Travel Expert

    Lina's passion for the continent where she was born really took off when she moved to Córdoba (Argentina) to study, spending the holidays travelling between Argentina and her native Colombia.

  • Juliet
    Juliet Ellwood - Travel Expert

    After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

  • Heloise
    Heloise Buxton - Travel Expert

    Heloise started her Latin American journey as an exchange student in Santiago, Chile. With extended summer holidays this was the perfect opportunity to backpack through Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Brazil.

  • Kathryn
    Kathryn Rhodes - Travel Expert

    Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.

  • Sallly
    Sally Dodge - Travel Expert

    A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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