The best tourist destinations to visit in January

The best tourist destinations to visit starting the year.

Traveling during the month of January has several advantages, among them this: taking advantage of the decrease in accommodation costs or tickets, getting to know the cities at a time of low influx, or enjoying the unique landscapes that only this time of year offers.

Today we will show you some of the best tourist destinations to travel in the month of January, where you can enjoy the snow, observe the northern lights, visit beautiful beaches, or visit cities that are very crowded in other seasons.

The top 6 of the most beautiful places to travel in January

1. Chamonix, France

The city of Chamonix can be remembered for being the first city where the first Winter Olympics were held in 1924.

It is not surprising, since being located in the Alps and having the largest mountain on the European continent, Mont Blanc, continues to be today one of the favorite destinations for lovers of winter sports.

Being one of the most special places for skiers in the world, the month of January is presented as the ideal occasion to get to know this tourist destination; the low influx of tourists and the low prices, will give you the opportunity to live a unique experience.

In addition to this, Chamonix is much more than skiing and snow sports, it is a beautiful city with many shops and an excellent gastronomic offer, where the mountainous landscapes and the proximity to Italy and Switzerland, give a special flavor to this beautiful tourist destination.

2. Tromso, Norway

Tromso is the largest city in Norway and the epicenter of the Northern Lights on the European continent.

It is a city that you must visit during the first two months of the year, if you want to observe this wonderful natural light phenomenon.

To fully enjoy the Northern Lights spectacle, it is best to hire a local guide and get away from the city, but in Tromso, you will also be able to observe the Northern Lights, only with less intensity.

The city offers different attractions, such as the Arctic Cathedral where concerts are held with the Northern Lights in the background.

You can also visit the cable car over Mount Storsteinen and enjoy the views of the entire city, or visit the aquarium teeming with marine life.

The time of January is also important in Tromso for the arrival of whales and dolphins.

The whales that you will appreciate on your trip to this destination will be: the humpback whale, the killer whales or the fin whales, who gather on the Norwegian coasts to feed on the herring.

3. The Kingdom of Cambodia

Southeast Asia has several places that can be considered jewels of world geography, with the Kingdom of Cambodia being one of its most prominent destinations.

In this place you can enjoy the beauty of the ancient architecture embodied in its temples, the exuberance of its nature and its paradisiacal beaches.

In the Kingdom of Cambodia you will find tropical forests such as the Cardamom Mountains, where the mangroves and waterfalls stand out.

The Teak Laom which is a volcanic lake that stands out for the beauty of its colors, and the reflective effect of the water.

In addition, you can visit its busy and modern capital Phnom Penh, where you will have the opportunity to travel along the river that runs through the city and visit its picturesque markets, where you will learn about Cambodian culture.

But there are two of the most important attractions that the Kingdom of Cambodia presents for its tourists, its dream beaches and ancient temples.

The beaches of Cambodia have a combination of white sands, crystal clear waters and dense green vegetation, which confers an incredible landscape, which can be enjoyed to a great extent during the month of January, since it is the time of the best climate.

The temples are another of the main attractions, the most important and known is Angkor Wat, but it is not the only one.

You can also visit the Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple, the Baphuon Temple, the South Gate or the Terrace of the Elephants, among others.

4. California, United States

The state of California in the United States is one of the largest in this country, so it will be easy to occupy your time getting to know new places and living interesting experiences.

As January is a time of low tourist season, you will find several opportunities to save a good amount of money, compared to the summer.

Some of the attractions that can be mentioned are: the city of San Francisco, with its iconic bridge, its elevated streets where the tram passes, in addition to its artistic and cultural proposal.

The city of Los Angeles, where the most popular places for Hollywood stars, movie studios and many other attractions stand out.

The fun, exorbitant and bright city of Las Vegas, where you can enjoy its best hotels, casinos and shows, with a smaller influx of tourists.

In addition to visiting destinations where nature will be the protagonist, such as the Grand Canyon of the Colorado, the Death Valley desert, the San Bernardino forest, the fabulous beaches or discovering its incredible vineyards.

5. Athens, Greece

The Acropolis of Athens is one of the busiest tourist destinations throughout the year; since many go to this city, to know one of the places that can be considered, the cradle of civilization.

These prominent monuments can be visited at any time of the year, however, the month of January offers the advantage of not having many people.

So you will be able to get to know in a better way, the ruins of the Parthenon, the temple of Athena Nike, the agoras, both the ancient Greek and the later Roman ones, the National Archaeological Museum, among others.

To travel to this destination in January, it must be taken into account that it is winter with temperatures ranging between 7 and 13 °C. However, it is much better than in summer, when temperatures can reach 40 °C.

6. Rome, Italy

The Romans are considered, along with the Greeks, the fathers of Western civilization, and the impressive city of Rome is the most important tourist destination to learn about Roman culture.

Traveling to the city of Rome in January can bring several advantages, such as a lower influx of tourists, which will allow you to visit the most emblematic places without crowds, and thus avoid long lines.

In addition to this, the prices to enter museums, monuments, and even hotels, restaurants, etc., drastically decrease, compared to the summer, which is when the city receives more tourists.

The climate during this season is temperate, with temperatures ranging between 3 and 12 °C.

I hope this article helps you think about your next tourist destination, to enjoy a dream vacation.