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I always heard the best time is June/July/August for the big stuff, though I've read lots of comments from people who said they went during other months and also had a great time. If you can get a good deal, why not? Also, I think Feb is during the dry season so you may be able to do land tours before/after the trip that would not be possible during the rainy season. (Confirm start of rainy season...)