When to visit

There never really is a bad time of the year to visit. The year is basically divided up into high water, low water, and transitional. Each period has its unique advantages and disadvantages.
Low Water (July-February)
Advantages	Best for viewing aquatic life Land trails drier Fewer insects
Disadvantages	Waterways can become clogged with vegetation limiting access to wildlife areas Submerged sandbanks Reduced amount of visible wildlife (exception: around isolated lakes) Hottest time of year
Transitional
The transitional months are a good compromise between low water and high water season. It is not quite as hot as during the low water season and yet one can still view the aquatic life.
High Water (March-June)
Advantages	Best for viewing forest life Many waterside plants choose this time to flower (acacias, cecropias, and morning glories) Cooler temperatures
Disadvantages	Some forest trails may be inaccessible Aquatic life less visible Increased amount of insects

did you know...

"The introduction of the royal Spanish monopoly (Estanco Real de Tabaco) on tobacco in 1799 ….is deeply hated by the people. The entire tobacco harvest has to be sold to the government, and to prevent or limit smuggling tobacco was concentrated in only one place. Inspectors travel the country burning plantations found outside the authorised zone, and inform against those wretches who dare to smoke their own home-made cigars. These inspectors are mostly Spaniards, as insolent as those doing the same job in Europe. This insolence has greatly contributed to the maintenance of the hatred between the colonies and the metropolis." (von Humboldt, Personal Narrative of a Journey)

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Our favorite guides were Freddie and Richard (Lake Titicaca). We would not hesitate to recommend Latin Discover to anyone traveling to South America. If, at a future date, we have plans to travel........ Judy D, USA

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