Where to Travel in March 2027: 6 Destinations, Weather and Hotels

To travel in March 2027 while spending less on lodging, pick Rio de Janeiro: it had the lowest hotel total in this guide (R$ 432 for two nights), with Gramado right behind (R$ 440). For nature in two days, Foz do Iguaçu works best if you keep a rain backup plan. Want a beach? Florianópolis combines sea and city, but March still brings showers. For an international urban trip, Buenos Aires fits into a weekend; Mendoza needs more time for the wineries and the Andes.

Also check out the February picks if you can move your time off earlier. In March, the Easter holiday shifts hotel demand; the comparison below uses a regular weekend.

For the same trip, compare hotels in Foz do Iguaçu from March 12 to 14.

✓ Verified on 10/03/2026: prices for six hotels on Booking for March 12–14, 2027, climate averages from INMET and Argentina’s National Meteorological Service, and the Easter date from the official calendar.

Quick pick: six destinations for March

To cut lodging costs, Rio and Gramado had the lowest totals among the hotels checked. Foz costs a bit more and is the clearest nature pick for two days. Florianópolis is the beach option with the highest rate in this comparison; Buenos Aires and Mendoza require adding international airfare, transfers and meals before you can call the trip cheap.

The amounts are total double-room prices for two adults, March 12–14, with taxes as shown in the search. They’re meant to compare lodging, not the full cost of the trip. Rates and availability change. Easter falls two weeks later and requires a separate search.

What’s the weather like in March?

March is still part of the hot season across much of Brazil, with rain risk that varies by region. Use INMET’s climate normals to understand the month’s historical patterns, not as a forecast for 2027. In Argentina, the National Meteorological Service compiles averages from 1991 to 2020; they help you compare Buenos Aires and Mendoza without promising clear skies on your weekend.

For the beach, book a covered or flexible tour as a backup plan. For viewpoints and the Falls, keep the day with the best visibility once the short-term forecast is available. Gramado can have pleasant days without the cold you’d associate with winter. Mendoza draws interest for its vineyards, but trips to the Andes require checking local conditions close to your date.

For the beach: Florianópolis or Rio?

Choose Florianópolis if your priority is spending the day at the beach and you can stay near the stretch of sand you want. Hotel São Sebastião da Praia came up at R$ 697 for two nights and two adults, taxes included, in October 2026: Hotel São Sebastião da Praia rate on Booking. The island is big; crossing it from one side to the other can eat up the most useful part of a short weekend.

In Rio, the choice changes if you want to mix beach with museums, downtown or a viewpoint. Hotel Rio Claro cost R$ 432 for the same two nights and two adults, taxes included, in the October 2026 quote: Hotel Rio Claro rate on Booking. Compare your room’s neighborhood with your planned trips; a low nightly rate far from what you want to do can lose its advantage. For a longer stay, check the Rio de Janeiro itinerary and the Florianópolis guide.

Foz do Iguaçu: nature with a rain plan

Foz works for anyone who wants to focus a weekend on the Falls and leave the second day for another attraction. Lider Palace Hotel appeared on Booking at R$ 504 total for two nights for two adults, taxes included, in October 2026: Lider Palace Hotel rate on Booking. Check the transfer time from the hotel to the park entrance before booking, since a budget rate alone won’t solve your itinerary.

Save the best weather window for your visit to the Falls. The water’s force and the mist are part of the experience, but heavy rain can ruin photos and trails. The where to stay in Foz guide helps you choose between downtown and the road to the Falls based on your transfers. If you’re buying an activity, check what the ticket includes and the available time slot before booking.

For the second half of the day, Parque das Aves is an option near the Falls circuit; check the ticket, transport and visit time separately. With only two nights, adding an international crossing can make the itinerary tight. If you want both sides of the falls, consider an extra day and confirm your documents for Argentina.

Gramado: mountains without guaranteed cold

Gramado suits those who prefer walks, restaurants and Lago Negro over depending on a beach. March isn’t winter yet; pack for changing temperatures without expecting intense cold every day. Pousada Tango appeared at R$ 440 for two nights and two adults, taxes included, in October 2026: Pousada Tango rate on Booking. Check the real distance on the map to the tours you plan to do without a car.

If it rains, an indoor tour can replace the lake without wasting the day. To decide on your base, the where to stay in Gramado guide compares areas and access to downtown. In two days, pick few stops and leave room for the trip from the airport: arriving late on Friday cuts a lot of your time in the mountains.

Buenos Aires: the city in two days

Buenos Aires fits into a weekend if you pick one main area and cut down on transfers. Goya Hotel showed R$ 460 in rate plus R$ 31 in taxes, a total of R$ 491 for two nights and two adults, in October 2026: Goya Hotel rate on Booking. The price in reais makes hotel comparison easier, but airfare, exchange rates and transport need to go into your final budget.

Use the first day to walk through downtown and nearby neighborhoods; on the second, pick a museum or another circuit before heading back. The Buenos Aires itinerary has options for a longer stay. Before buying your flight, confirm the accepted documents for the trip and the arrival time: crossing the city on Friday night can eat up the best part of Saturday.

Mendoza: wine and the Andes with more time

Mendoza is the wine-and-mountain-landscape pick. Hotel Internacional appeared at R$ 712 for two nights and two adults, taxes included, in October 2026: Hotel Internacional rate on Booking. The hotel alone doesn’t make Mendoza pricier or cheaper than Buenos Aires; to reach the wineries, add transfers, tours and airfare.

In two nights, choose between a day of wineries and a longer trip to the Andean landscape. Trying to fit both into the same day leaves little time at each stop. The four-day Mendoza itinerary shows why the destination benefits from a slightly longer trip. Temperatures can vary between morning, afternoon and altitude; pack an extra layer even in late summer.

How to get there without losing half your trip

For a two-night trip, arrival time matters almost as much as the hotel price. Rio and Florianópolis have airports close to the urban area, but your lodging’s location changes the time to the beach. Foz requires attention to the route between hotel, airport and park. For Gramado, include the ground transfer from the airport in your planning and check the return time before booking a Sunday activity.

In Argentina, Buenos Aires allows a short urban itinerary if your flight arrives early. Mendoza usually requires more time between airport, city and wineries; see if your chosen schedule leaves a full day free. Compare flights with baggage and transport to the hotel, since a cheaper airfare with a middle-of-the-night arrival can cancel out the savings of a short weekend.

Once you’ve picked your destination, lock in a base that matches your itinerary. Check the hotel address, the cancellation policy and the total with taxes on Booking’s final screen. The rates in this comparison are double-room examples, not city averages; a new search may bring a different room or payment terms.

Easter, March 26–28: run a separate search

Good Friday falls on Friday, March 26, 2027, according to the official 2027 calendar; Easter Sunday is March 28. It’s a long weekend, different from the dates in the table. To travel during that period, compare room availability and price again, especially in mountain and beach destinations. Don’t use the March 12–14 amount as a budget for the holiday. In Argentina, the March 24 holiday (Wednesday) joins Holy Week, which tends to make hotels and flights to Buenos Aires and Mendoza more expensive on those days.

The 2027 Easter destinations guide covers the holiday’s specific decisions. If you have flexible dates and want this page’s price comparison, use March 12–14; if you depend on the Good Friday time off, start with the actual March 26–28 offers and check cancellation terms.

The month also appears in the long-weekend holiday calendar. For the beach, leave room for rain; for nature, confirm the chosen attraction is open; for an international trip, add the transfer cost. That choice keeps a seemingly lower nightly rate from hiding a pricier itinerary.

Other months: see the where to travel each month calendar.

Frequently asked questions

Does March 2027 have a long weekend?

Yes. Good Friday falls on Friday, March 26, 2027, and Easter runs through Sunday, March 28. The weekend compared in the table, March 12–14, falls outside that period.

Where does it rain less in March?

Historical averages help compare destinations but don’t predict your travel days. Based on Argentina’s National Meteorological Service averages, Mendoza, with a semi-arid climate, usually gets less rain in March than the Brazilian beaches in this guide; confirm the forecast close to departure.

Which was the cheapest hotel for two nights?

Among the six examples quoted on Booking on 10/03/2026 for March 12–14, 2027, Hotel Rio Claro in Rio de Janeiro came up at R$ 432 for two adults in a double room.

Is it worth going to Gramado in March?

Yes, for city tours and Lago Negro without depending on winter cold. Pack a light layer and keep an indoor tour as a rain backup.

Do the table prices apply to Easter?

No. The six rates are for March 12–14, 2027. For March 26–28, 2027, run a new search and check the dedicated Easter guide.