Best places to visit in Latin America & Caribbean in April

Latin America & Caribbean

Argentina · 23°C (73°F) · 8 rainy days

Buenos Aires

Tango, steakhouses, late nights and grand avenues on the Río de la Plata. Mild and pleasant, with autumn colour in the parks and a full cultural calendar.

Brazil · 28°C (82°F) · 9 rainy days

Rio de Janeiro

Granite peaks, city beaches and samba between rainforest and the Atlantic. Temperatures and humidity ease; Easter brings domestic travellers and busier beaches for a few days.

Mexico · 31°C (88°F) · 3 rainy days

Cancún

Turquoise Caribbean beaches, Maya ruins, cenotes and island day trips. Very sunny and getting hotter; Easter week brings Mexican holidaymakers to every beach.

Mexico · 27°C (81°F) · 6 rainy days

Mexico City

Aztec ruins, world-class museums, street tacos and leafy Roma and Condesa. The warmest month, still mostly dry; Holy Week brings processions and many locals leave town.

Cuba · 29°C (84°F) · 4 rainy days

Havana

Colonial plazas, the Malecón seawall and live son music on every corner. Hotter but still dry; a good month before the rains and humidity arrive.

Jamaica · 31°C (88°F) · 5 rainy days

Montego Bay

Jerk smoke, reggae and reef-protected beaches on Jamaica's north coast. Warm and mostly dry; prices begin to fall after Easter.

Bahamas · 27°C (81°F) · 5 rainy days

Nassau

Pastel colonial streets, Junkanoo and turquoise water on New Providence. Excellent weather and warmer sea; prices start falling after Easter.

Dominican Republic · 29°C (84°F) · 7 rainy days

Punta Cana

Palm-lined white-sand beaches and all-inclusive resorts on the Dominican east coast. Still mostly dry and sunny; prices begin to fall after Easter.

Puerto Rico · 29°C (84°F) · 9 rainy days

San Juan

Spanish forts, blue cobblestones and city beaches in Puerto Rico's capital. Warm and still fairly dry; Easter week is busy with local holidaymakers.

Beach, city or budget: April picks by trip type

What's on in April

Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.

• Buenos Aires: BAFICI — independent film festival (usually April)
• Rio de Janeiro: Easter holidays (March or April)
• Cancún: Semana Santa (Holy Week) holidays (March or April)
• Mexico City: Passion Play in Iztapalapa (Holy Week, March or April)
• Montego Bay: Easter weekend events and carnival season in Kingston (usually April)

Daylight in April

Day length on these trips ranges from about 11.3 hours in Buenos Aires to 12.7 hours in Havana (sunrise to sunset on 15 April). Longer days mean more sightseeing time; shorter ones favour museums, food and evenings.

April weather compared

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