The Americas stretch from glacier-fed lakes in the Canadian Rockies to Mayan ruins on the Caribbean coast and Inca citadels high in the Andes. That range means a trip here can be almost anything: a hiking holiday in Banff, a beach and cenote break in Tulum, or a once-in-a-lifetime trek to Machu Picchu. Our guides to the Americas focus on the details that make or break these trips, including altitude and acclimatisation, permit and ticket systems that sell out months ahead, hurricane and rainy seasons, and how to reach places that sit far from major airports. Every guide covers the best time to visit, typical weather, rough daily costs and the areas that make the best base. We also point out which tours and entry tickets are worth reserving early, and which experiences you can simply turn up for. Pick a destination below to get started, or head to Tours & Itineraries for ready-made day-by-day plans you can follow or adapt.