Cusco
#5 in Best Places to Visit in August
If you’ve traveled to Cusco to visit Machu Picchu, you’ll first have to spend a few days in this Peruvian mountain city to get acclimated to the elevation – and August is the perfect time to do so. Because of Cusco’s location in the Southern Hemisphere, August falls within the latter half of the winter season. That means temperatures range from lows in the mid-30s to highs in the upper 60s and the area experiences very little rain, making it a terrific time to explore the Plaza de Armas. There, you’ll find restaurants, stores and stunning landmarks like La Catedral.
Curacao
#6 in Best Places to Visit in August
Curacao is idyllic for those seeking a late summer Caribbean getaway thanks to its location outside the hurricane belt. Sustained daytime temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s mean you’ll likely spend most of your vacation lounging on the beach or swimming past marine life, coral reefs and shipwrecks while scuba diving. But the charming, colorful Dutch colonial architecture found in the UNESCO-certified capital – Willemstad – is worth exploring, too. Plus, with fewer mega resorts and more boutique resorts and bed-and-breakfast establishments, you’ll likely be able to score a deal on your accommodations.
