Essence of South America Tour-January, February or November?

Question

My husband and I are considering booking this tour and would like to know from others who have gone there what your recommendation is regarding the time of year to go.  We are considering either January or February or November.  Please share your thoughts with me.  Thanks.

Sugarcreek · Answer

We did this tour in the middle of February. The weather was perfect in Santiago and cool in southern Chile. Again it was perfect in Bariloche and BA (sunny and 70's). It was hot and humid at Iguazu Falls. Rio was just hot with lots of sun. Very hot. On our last day of the tour there was a 100 degree difference between Rio and our home in Kentucky - 100F vs. 0!

AlanS · Answer

I haven't been.  I will likely head to BA in the year ahead- daughter and diplomat husband are currently assigned to the US Embassy there.  It is 74° F there right now.   :)

BKMD · Answer

I haven't been on this tour, but did the Patagonia tour (which included Santiago and BA) over last Xmas.  While that time of year was perfect for Patagonia, it was very hot in the cities (and humid in BA).  If I were to pick one of your 3 choices to do Essence, it would be November.