je voudrai avoir quelques infos a propos d'u voyage que je compte faire au perou au mois de fevrier 2005-jusque debut juin. je pars avec ma petite amie et nous ne parlons pas espagnole. nous nous debrouillons bien en anglais, cela va t il nous poser beaucoup de problemes? nous nous interogeons sur la facon de transporter notre argent, faut il emmener tout notre argent cash et le changer sur place, partir avec des dollars US prealablement obtenue en france?. Si nous voyageons avec une grande somme d'argent sur nous(l'argent necessaire pour deux ou trois mois...)comment faire? trouve t on des distributeur dans plusieurs villes centrales? en bref j'aimerai savoir comment certains routard ont géré leur argent au perou...en vous remerciant d'avance
merci pour ta reponse. donc finalement ne pas prevoir trop d'argent en liquide sur soi si j'ai bien compris...pour la langue se sera evidemment plus dur, il ne reste pas beaucoup de temps...-
Si tu veux obtenir lesmeilleurs taux de change, je te conseilles de changer tes Euros en dollars à Paris (change de la gallerie du Lido ou de celle du Claridge les deux sur les Champs Elysées prés du métro Georges V) puis de changer sur lace petit à petit en soles. Personnellement j'ai gagné environ 20 centimos de soles par Euro en faisant ainsi. (si on te dit le contraire fait le calcul 1 euro x taux de change du dollar à Paris x taux du dollar au Pérou et compare avec le taux de change de l'Euro au Pérou.)
Par ailleurs, emporte éffectivement une carte Visa pour retirer dans les distributeurs (soles ou dollars au choix). Il faut juste que tu te renseigne sur les frais auprés de ta banque. En général il y a des frais fixe sur chaque retrait de l'ordre de 0.50 à 1 euro suivant les banques.
Pour ce qui est du liquide, emporte une pochette ou mieux une ceinture à porter sous les vêtements (ça se trouve dans les magasins spécialisés en bagage comme le rayon d'or à République) où tu place tes papiers et l'essentiel de ton argent.
Aprés tu gardes un ou deux gros billets de dollars dans une poche (pour changer ou pour donner si tu te faisais agresser) et tes soles pour les dépenses courantes dans une autre poche.
Evite toujours de sortir de grosses coupures quand ce n'est pas nécessaire pour éviter d'attirer l'attention et tu n'auras pas de problémes.
Je te remercie pour ta réponse, élégante, polie et argumentée.
Je pense que se renseigner sur les taux de changes que tu avoir à Paris et au Pérou puis faire la comparaison entre le change de l'Euro là bas et le change combinée des Euros en dollars içi puis du dollar là bas est la seule maniére de pouvoir faire une réponse correcte.
L'Euro est acceptée dans toutes les villes au Pérou, donc je ne vois pas pourquoi l'intérêt de changer des euros en dollars que vous allez rechanger en soles. Cela vous fait faire une opération de change supplémentaire, donc des frais en plus.
De toute façon pour le Pérou vous prenez une carte bancaire et vous allez au distributeur une fois sur place, c'est encore plus simple.
"je ne vois pas pourquoi l'intérêt de changer des euros en dollars que vous allez rechanger en soles. Cela vous fait faire une opération de change supplémentaire, donc des frais en plus"
Tu fais une réponse de principe, sans avoir vérifié, ce n'est pas sérieux.
Je suis un peu déçu de la part de quelqu'un qui est presque en professionnel du voyage.
Exemple - La dernière fois que je suis allé au Pérou le cours officiel du dollar était de:
1 euro = 1, 20 $ soit 1$ = 0, 833 euros
Mais quand tu achètes du dollar tu ne le paies jamais au cours officiel tu paies toujours plus cher.
Dans les meilleures conditions tu paies 1 $ = 0, 87 euros
Sur place le change était
1 $ = 3, 55 soles
1 euros = 4, 15 soles
Ce qui signifie qu'avec ton dollar tu obtiens 3, 55 soles, alors que si tu avais changé directement tes 0, 87 euros tu aurais obtenu 3, 61 soles
il n'y a pas de problème si tu ne parles pas l'espagnol parce beaucoup des gens parle le anglais plus que le francais mais tu te pourrais communiquer . Il y a des guides qui parlent anglais et francais aussi.
Si tu as besoin de info tu peux me contacter pour donner des info cur le belles villes quitu peut connaître au pérou.
Je voudrais savoir combien de temps tu vas rester au Pérou. Quels lieux tu penses visiter au Pérou??
juste pour confirmer, ce que dit Bernrd05 est tout a fait exact, on peut obtenir d'excellents taux de change a moins un centime a Paris et j'ai pu faire la meme manip en changent des dollars au Venezuela a un taux bien meilleur qu'avec des euros.
Moi je n'habite pas Paris...il y a d'autres villes en france le saviez vous? a metz je ne peut changer mes euros qu'a la banque de france, enfin bon toujours est il qu'il parait preferable apparement de changer mes euros en dollars en france puis rechanger en sol au perou...c'est bien ca?mais vous n'etes pas tous d'accord....
vos reponses m'ont tout de meme aider dans le sens ou, vu que chacun a des opinions differentes, il me parait possible de faire tout et nimporte quoi sans consequences grave(rire).
Je suis au courant qu'il y a d'autres villes en France, j'habite Biarritz, mais un bon change fait partie intégrante d'un voyage, sur un long parcours, la difference devient sensible et c'est gagner de l'argent assez facilement par rapport à l'effort que cela demande, économiser pour un voyage me parait beaucoup plus difficile et se contenter de changer au cours moyen normal, c'est à dire 6 ou 7 centimes sous le cours officiel, c'est un peu jeter l'argent par la fenêtre.Quand à voir si tout le monde n'est pas d'accord, comme berndt05 l'a tres bien expliqué, il suffit de prendre la calculette.
Je suis content de trouver enfin quelqu'un d'accord avec moi.
C'est vrai que pour ceux qui n'habitent pas Paris, c'est moins évidemment, mais pour partir là bas, il faudra surrement que vous prenniez l'avion à Paris, alors un petit détour par les Champs peux valoir le coups.
Les meilleurs changes que je connaisse à Paris :bureau de change de la gallerie du Lido ou de celle du Claridge les deux sur les Champs Elysées prés du métro Georges V.
ca passe toujours mieux d'essayer de parler leur langue que de passer pour un "gringo" (gars des etats-unie, dont ils n'aprecie pas trop)
pas compris, pourquoi les peruviens n'aimons pas les ricains? c'est ton avis perso ou c'est l'avis general des peruvians?
sinon vous allez rester 3 mois en voyage, vous allez apprendre a force de les repeter et de les ecouter les mots le plus simples pour survivre dans un pays ou vous ne parlez pas langue (hola, buenos dias, gracias, cuanto cuesta? hasta maniana! buenas noches, chau, no! no quiero comprar eso, como te llamas, etc)
le seul conseil a vous donner et de savoir ou loger des votre arrivée a Lima et connaitre les prix de taxis postés a la sortie de l'aeroport.
Si je peux vous aider, j'y suis allé l'an dernier.
1) partez avec des euros que vous changerez en soles. Si cependant vos hôtels sont tariffés en dollars, payez-les en dollars et non en soles car si vous voulez les payez en soles, l'hôtel fera la conversion avec un niveau de change pas toujours très favorable.
En tous cas, c'est ce que j'ai fait. Les seuls dollars que j'ai utilisés étaient pour le paiement de mes hôtels qui étaient tariffés en dollars. D'ailleurs, lorsque la note m'était présentée, elle l'était en dollars.
Dans tous les autres cas (visite, (sauf le Macchu Pichu tariffé aussi en dollars), restos, transports, etc.), j'ai toujours payé en soles.
La carte de crédit peut s'avérer pratique pour certaines dépenses. Personnellement, je ne l'ai jamais utilisée et je ne suis pas un fan du retrait d'argent avec une carte de crédit car je déteste payer des commissions.
2) je ne parle pas non plus l'espagnol. J'ai acheté le guide de conversation du Routard et cela m'a bien aidé. Si tu parles anglais, tu seras moins bien considéré.
En tous cas, c'est un pays magnifique
"Les relations, c'est comme l'argent, on n'en a jamais assez"
donc les ricains se sentent comme chez eux partout et personne les aime dans le monde entier. ce ne sont pas les peruvians mail le monde entier. ok, merci pour m'eclairer.
Je pars très bientôt pour 26 jours au Pérou avec un bref passage d'une semaine en Bolivie. Mon itinéraire est déjà tout organisé et j'ai réservé plusieurs…
J'aimerais quelques conseils... apparemment il faut pratiquement avoir une VISA pour voyager au PEROU.. que me conseillez vous? je peux avoir des euros sur moi…
Je pars fin Avril au Pérou. Quelle est la meilleure solution? - Partir avec sa carte et retirer direct sur place? - Prévoir des euros et les echanger sur…
Je pars dans quelques jours et j'aimerai savoir comment cela se passe avec l'argent. Faut il emmener un peu liquide et le changer à l’aéroport ou en dehors.…
IMPORTANT NOTICE for those planning to take a bus to another city, state, or destination from Salvador!
Starting January 20, 2026, the intercity bus station Rodoviária is changing its address!
The Rodoviária is leaving the Iguatemi area and will now be located in ÁGUAS CLARAS (about twenty kilometers from downtown Salvador).
A brand-new station (the most modern in Brazil) has just been set up there, accessible by car/taxi/Uber/metro.
Allow for much more transfer time (especially during rush hours), so leave early if you're heading to Chapada Diamantina or other Brazilian cities by bus.
Remember, there are also private transfers (even French-speaking ones) that can take you directly from your hotel in Salvador to your hotel in Chapada. Sure, it’ll be more expensive, but you’ll save on transfer time and comfort.
Tropical greetings from Salvador,
@ivanbahiaguide
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Hello,
We’re thinking of spending 1 month in Chile, maybe doing a loop?
From 12/23 to 01/22.
What are the must-see sights, given we’re more interested in the country’s cultural side than the beaches?
Thanks
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip with my partner (no kids this time—thanks, Grandma!) for two weeks to celebrate her 40th birthday. I’ve been thinking about Chile. We’re looking at leaving around September 18, 2027, starting in the south and returning in early April.
Here’s what I had in mind:
8 nights in a van in the Lake District and the start of the Carretera Austral (up to the Chaitén area). We’re set to arrive in Puerto Montt around 2:00 PM. We don’t want to go too far south since we’re planning to explore the heart of Patagonia (Chile and Argentina) with the kids when they’re older. The idea is to spend 3 nights discovering the lakes (up to Cochamó) and 3 nights in Pumalín Park. I’ve also added two transition nights.
7 nights in the Atacama to experience another side of Chile (San Pedro), taking a domestic flight from Puerto Montt to Calama in the early afternoon. We’ll depart for France in the early evening from Santiago.
My partner and I are planning our 3-week trip to Ecuador for the summer of 2027. Yes, we’re getting a head start—we’re planning to visit the Galapagos Islands and want to make the most of our budget.
While researching online, I keep coming across ToutEquateur. Has anyone here used them before?
I’ve seen some interesting prices, especially for Amazon stays and Galapagos cruises, but I’m wondering if it’s worth booking through them or if I could get better deals by contacting lodges or boats directly (though I don’t speak much Spanish).
If you have any firsthand experiences to share, I’d love to hear them.
Hi everyone,
We're planning a trip to southern Chile in November. Here's our tentative itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago, then a flight the next day to Balmaceda where we'll pick up a rental car to reach Coyhaique.
Day 3: Walk in the Coyhaique National Reserve, then continue to Puerto Chacabuco. Return to Coyhaique for the second night.
Day 4: Drive to Villa Cerro Castillo for a hike in the national park. Continue to Puerto Tranquilo and stay there for 3 nights.
Day 5: Boat tour on Laguna San Rafael.
Day 6: Day trip to Monte San Valentin Glacier.
Day 7: Excursion to the Marble Chapels, then drive to Puerto Guadal. We'll stay there for 3 nights.
Day 8: Walk along Lago Carrera and return to Puerto Guadal.
Day 9: Rio Baker Valley and, if possible, a glacier excursion.
Day 10: Drive to Cochrane and hike in Tamango National Reserve. We'll stay 2 nights in Cochrane.
Day 11: Walk in the Chacabuco Valley.
Day 12: Drive to Caleta Tortel. We'll stay there for 2 nights.
Day 13: Cruise in the Rio Baker delta.
Day 14: Return to Cochrane.
Day 15: Return to Balmaceda in two stages.
Day 16: Continue the return journey.
Day 17: Return the rental car and head back to Santiago.
After this, we're also planning to explore northern Santiago. I'll post about that part once I have a clearer idea of the route.
What do you think of this itinerary? Is it doable in 17 days?
Thanks in advance for your tips and recommendations.
martine
Hi everyone! So happy to be back on this forum—it’s packed with such useful info! 🙂 My husband and I are planning a 2.5-week self-drive trip to Colombia at the end of the year, including some domestic flights. My first question is: is it possible, easy, and safe to do a road trip in Colombia?
Below is our draft itinerary (with questions at each stop):
29/11: France → Colombia. Overnight in Bogotá.
30/11: Exploring Bogotá: La Candelaria and Montserrate.
01/12: Gold Museum (closed on Mondays). Drive to Zipaquirá (1.5 hrs) to visit the Salt Cathedral. Then drive to Villa de Leyva (3 hrs). Explore the town. Overnight in Villa de Leyva.
02/12: Return to Bogotá via Laguna de Guatavita (5 hrs). Is it worth the detour? Overnight in Bogotá.
03/12: Flight to Pereira. Drive to Salento. Overnight in Salento.
04/12: Cocora Valley (hike among the wax palms) followed by a drive around the area. Are there any waterfalls or other sights nearby?
05/12: Visit a coffee finca—any recommendations? Then explore the surroundings: Filandia, Manizales, waterfalls? Hot springs? Which ones?
06/12: Flight to Medellín.
07/12: Exploring Medellín: Centro, Plaza Botero, Comuna 13. How do you visit Comuna 13? Is it easy to get around Medellín? Metro? Buses?
08/12: Drive to Guatapé (2 hrs). Visit the town, stroll around the lake, then El Peñol. Overnight in Guatapé.
09/12: Return to Medellín.
10/12: Flight to Santa Marta. Drive to a hotel near Tayrona Park.
11/12: Tayrona—El Zaino entrance.
12/12: Tayrona—Palangana entrance, then Bahia Concha and Santa Marta. What do you think?
13/12: Drive to Minca (45 mins). Can we reach the village by car? Pozo Azul and Marinka waterfalls. Overnight in Minca (or back in Tayrona?).
14/12: Drive to Puerto Nao (5 hrs). Stop in Ciénaga on the way + boat tour in Nueva Venecia and/or Buena Vista? Not enough time? Overnight in Puerto Nao.
15/12: Exploring Cartagena: Centro, Getsemaní, the walls + La Boquilla if we have time.
16/12: La Boquilla (is it really worth it?) if we didn’t have time yesterday, then back to the beach.
17/12: Return to France.
So, what do you think? Is this doable, or should we tweak it? Thanks in advance for your invaluable feedback and tips! 🙂
Hi there, I’ll be in Brazil from December 10th to the end of February.
I’ve sketched out a rough itinerary but I’m not sure how to arrange it—considering the climate, year-end holidays, and Carnival.
Basically, I’m thinking of the Amazon, the Northeast coast with Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (but skipping Chapada Diamantina),
Ouro Preto, Paraty, and Ilha Grande—but no Rio visit.
Is this doable in 3 months?
Which direction should I take for this itinerary?
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone, does anyone know the agency Ventura Travel Agency (not ventura travel)? After lots of research and quotes, it’s the only one offering Uyuni at a reasonable price while meeting all the criteria: transfer to the border, private-room accommodation, and a very fair rate. Other agencies or guides either offer shared rooms, no border transfer, or prices that are way too high. But I’d love to hear some reviews about this agency. Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
We're planning a trip to Chile to visit the Atacama Desert and then head toward Putre, Lauca, Salar de Surire, etc.
Which would be the better time to go, April or November?
Is an SUV enough?
Looking forward to your tips!
Hi everyone, French travelers in Chile—what credit cards do you use for your various car rentals in the country? I’m traveling in September and was planning to switch my regular debit card (a VISA PREMIER in deferred debit mode) for the deposit guarantee.
My rentals are with Figal in Punta Arenas, Econautos in Arica, and Chilean Rent a Car in Temuco, and all of them want the deposit on a credit card. For me, deferred debit *should* work, but I’ve read comments saying the opposite.
How’s it actually working on the ground with these rental companies right now? Will a deferred debit card work, or not at all?
In France, banks don’t issue credit cards, right—or am I mistaken?
Hi everyone, is it still possible to travel in Ecuador outside the Amazon region? If so, do you have a reliable agency to recommend? All your recent experiences from the past few months would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much
Hi,
We’re heading to Buenos Aires for 3 days in November and would like to do a guided tour of a few neighborhoods. There are "free" tours, but none in French. Does anyone have a guide to recommend so we can really get to know the city beyond just the architecture?
Thanks
Hi there,
I’m desperately looking for info on the schedules and routes of (shared) boats to visit the islands of Lake Titicaca.
From what I’ve found, there’s a *combi* (bus) that leaves from Puno to go to Llachon. Where do you catch it? What are the schedules and frequency? Does it take about 1 hour?
Then in Llachon, you can take a boat to Amantani (45 min). Same question—where do you check for frequency and schedule?
After that, from Amantani, boats go to Taquile and then Uros. Do you have enough time to visit the islands between two boats? Frequency and schedule?
The goal is to do this tour independently (no agency) over 2 days. Thanks for any tips you might have!
I just got back from a trip to Bolivia and wow—what a wake-up call. It’s not the easiest country, but it’s absolutely stunning.
I started with Isla del Sol, perfect for easing into the altitude at a relaxed pace. Try to stay in the northern part of the island—it’s quieter and the views are insane. And the trout there? Unreal. Quick tip: bring cash in small bills; they almost never have change, and cards are rarely accepted.
Next up, La Paz. The city’s pretty wild, built in every direction. I did a few hikes in the area, including the famous Charquini Lagoon (the blue lake) at over 5,000 m—let’s just say I struggled 😅 but it was so beautiful it was totally worth it.
After that, I headed to Sajama. It’s cool, especially for the hot springs, and I stayed in Tomarapi. But honestly, if you’re short on time, you can skip it without too many regrets.
The highlight of the trip: the Salar. I did it starting from Tupiza, and I *highly* recommend going Tupiza → Uyuni. Way less crowded at the start and the landscapes are super varied. For the tour, I used SplitYourGuide to find a group, and it worked out great. Super handy for splitting costs and meeting people.
I wrapped up in Sucre—this city is gorgeous, all white, with such a chill vibe. And the salteñas + ice cream? Next level 😋
Bottom line: Bolivia’s a bit rough around the edges, sometimes exhausting (shoutout to the altitude), but it’s 1000% worth it.
If you’ve got questions or need tips, I’m happy to help!
Martin
I was planning to go to Réunion and stay in half-board accommodation with non-professionals, but it seems that’s not really the custom there—or maybe my budget isn’t big enough.
So, since I’ve already traveled around Ecuador and Peru, I’m now looking at Argentina, especially for its mountains (like the ones in Réunion that tempted me, even though—frustratingly—I could only admire them from below).
I plan to get around by bus and don’t know in advance where I’ll sleep, so I won’t book ahead. If I like a place, I might stay for several days.
I know that in Chile, it’s easy to find half-board accommodation, but what about in Argentina?
I’d like to stay with locals in half-board without it being a professional setup. I’m not sure if this is common practice there. It’s up to me to find someone willing to host me.
What do you think?
What would be a fair price (keeping in mind that 40 to 50 € is the max I can spend on accommodation, breakfast, and dinner)?
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Patagonia for three weeks in November, starting from Coyhaique in Chile.
We won’t have a car, and I’m struggling to find information about transportation options for a few parts of the itinerary we’d like to do:
1) From Perito Moreno (the town, near Los Antiguos), we’d like to travel down Ruta 40 to visit Perito Moreno National Park and then cross into Chile via the Paso Roballos (at the latitude of Bajo Caracoles) to reach the road to Cochrane. Without a car, it seems we’ll need to use private agencies to get to the national park—do you have any recommendations or suggestions? Also, does anyone know if it’s possible to cross into Chile via Paso Roballos (from Bajo Caracoles) without a rental car? That is, without having to go all the way down to El Chaltén or back up toward Perito Moreno/Los Antiguos, etc.?
2) The second stretch that seems a bit tricky (though still easier, in theory) is from Caleta Tortel to Villa O’Higgins on the Chilean side. Do we have to go back through Cochrane, or are there ways to get directly from Tortel to Villa O’Higgins?
3) Finally, we’d like to hike into Argentina (El Chaltén) from O’Higgins. Any recommendations for this? Do we need to go through an agency? What’s the estimated duration of the trek?
As you’ve probably gathered, we want to visit some off-the-beaten-path spots but don’t have a car, so we’re looking for the best possible compromises.
Thanks so much in advance for all your suggestions!
Thomas
Hi,
we’re planning a round trip from San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, to Salta, Argentina, in two months. On the way there, we’ll take the northern route via Susques, Route 27, then 52. But for the return, we were thinking of taking the southern route via San Antonio de los Cobres, Route 51, then 23. Is it similar to the northern route in terms of road surface? How busy is it, and are there gas stations? Basically, should we be worried about doing it in an SUV that’s supposedly 4x4 but has regular road tires and no second spare wheel, obviously...
I’ve seen that we can stop over in San Antonio de los Cobres.
Thanks for your feedback.
Raf.
Hi,
we’ll be in Calama at the end of March 2026, and I’m looking for a reliable car rental there for a 7-day road trip to Salta, Argentina. But I’m struggling with the car rental agencies in Calama because the reviews can be scary. I saw Gyg, which has great ratings, but I’m a bit wary (5/5 from 59 reviews—either the guy’s amazing or it’s fake...), but I can’t find any recent reviews on VF in general.
For Punta Arenas, I booked with Dachelet and didn’t have any issues with email exchanges.
Thanks in advance.
Raf.
I’m planning the trip of my dreams for next November—Chile!
I’d love to get your thoughts on my potential itinerary. I know it’s a big investment in terms of both time and money, so every bit of feedback, suggestion, or info helps immensely. Thank you in advance!!
1-Flight to Santiago
2-Explore Santiago
3-Explore Santiago
4-Bus from STG to Valpo (2h) + visit Valparaíso + night in Viña
5-Visit Valparaíso + bus back to STG (2h)
6-Flight to Calama + bus to San Pedro + explore and acclimate in San Pedro + car rental in the afternoon (+Chaxa?)
7-(Very early) Valle del Arcoíris + Laguna Cejar + Valle de la Luna
Good evening,
We’d love to go in November to enjoy some beautiful beaches for about two weeks, preferably around Bahia, as November/December seems like a great time.
We’ve already traveled to Brazil several times and know the south of Rio as well as the region between São Luís and Fortaleza, and Chapada Diamantina...
What advice would you give us: the south with Itaparica, Morro de São Paulo, Boipeba, Barra Grande—or all four? Or maybe the north?
Thanks in advance for your help
Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I last posted!
First time in South America for me, my wife, and our 7-year-old son. I’ve put together this itinerary and would love to hear your thoughts:
Bogotá 28/07 – 30/07: Arrival. Which neighborhood and outings would you recommend?
Flight to
2 Filandia 30/07 – 03/08: (255 €). Waterfalls and horseback riding,
Cocora Valley,
Hiking,
Nearby villages.
Flight to
3 Tayrona 03/08 – 07/08: Hotel La Casablanca
Hike with Tierra Nevada and the Kogui village (any feedback?). Return by inner tube for the little one.
Short night hike.
Second hike to La Piscina, etc., return by 🐎.
4 Cartagena 07/08 – 10/08: Air-conditioned bus.
Staying in Getsemaní? Mangroves & the Castle, exploring the city.
5 Bogotá 10/08 – 12/08
Feel free to share your feedback!
Have a great day!
Hi,
During an upcoming trip to Peru, we’ll have one day to explore around Arequipa (excluding Colca Canyon) with a car and driver.
We’ve got a few options:
- Toro Muerto petroglyphs and dinosaur footprints at Querulpa
- Ruta del Sillar and Quebrada de Culebrillas
We’re a group of 6 friends with an average age of 70, all mobile, and we’re planning a trip to Peru in September/October 2026. Below is an idea of what we’re looking for: a French-speaking guide, accommodation in 3-star hotels or homestays with comfort.
Duration: 16 to 20 days on-site.
Visit the main sites with immersion in the culture and way of life.
Which francophone agency in Peru would you recommend? Thanks
Hi there!
I’m putting together my itinerary for Brazil, looking for beautiful natural spots with wildlife, flora, and great hikes...
I’ve come across the Cananeia / Super Agui / Ilha do Mel region and the PETAR / Intervales / Alto Ribeira area.
Has anyone here been to these places? If so, do you have any recommendations for accommodations and activities?
Thanks in advance!
Best,
Olivier 🌍
I’ll be in ARICA in northern Chile at the end of May 2026 and want to get to TACNA.
Are there taxis, buses, or collectivos that run the border crossing route?
After that, bus to AREQUIPA (Peru): any bus company you’d recommend?
Hi there,
We’re spending 3 weeks in Brazil, arriving in São Paulo—a couple plus a teen—and we’ll have a rental car.
We especially love nature: hiking, wildlife watching, birds, etc.
We’re planning to wrap up with a week around Paraty and Ilha Grande.
We’re not really into visiting big cities like São Paulo or Rio unless you think we’d be missing out big time.
So we’ve got 2 weeks to explore the south/southwest region of São Paulo.
What do you recommend?
National parks? Off-the-beaten-path nature spots? Iguazu Falls?
Hi there,
Do you have any recommendations for comfortable accommodation in Leyva and Barichara? We're also looking for a guide to explore the areas around these two towns (parks, waterfalls, etc.).
Thanks for your tips!
I visited Colombia in January 2016 and I’m heading back from August 6th to 17th with the same airline to see how things have changed. Starting August 18th, I’ll continue with independent exploration. I prefer slow travel and enjoying places at my own pace.
Any tips—especially for getting around or must-see spots—are welcome!
Thu Aug 06. Fly Montreal to Bogotá 20:55-04:05+1 Air Canada
Fri Aug 07. Bogotá
Sat Aug 08. Bogotá
Sun Aug 09. Bogotá
Mon Aug 10. Fly Bogotá to Medellín
Tue Aug 11. Medellín - Explore Guatapé
Wed Aug 12. Comuna 8 & Hill of Values - PM Fly to Pereira
Thu Aug 13. Montenegro
Fri Aug 14. Salento - Cocora Valley
Sat Aug 15. Fly to Cartagena
Sun Aug 16. Explore Cartagena
Mon Aug 17. Explore Cartagena
Tue Aug 18. Fly Cartagena to Cali 12:20-14:55 Latam
Wed Aug 19. Cali
Thu Aug 20. Cali
Fri Aug 21. Cali
Sat Aug 22. Bus Cali to Popayán 09:00-13:00
Sun Aug 23. Popayán
Mon Aug 24. Popayán
Tue Aug 25. Popayán - Day trip to Silvia (Market Day)
Wed Aug 26. Overland Popayán to Tierradentro by public transportation 4h, 100km
Thu Aug 27. Tierradentro
Fri Aug 28. Tierradentro
Sat Aug 29. Overland Tierradentro to Garzón via La Plata
Sun Aug 30. Bus Garzón to San Agustín 10:30-13:00
Mon Aug 31. San Agustín
Tue Sep 01. San Agustín
Wed Sep 02. San Agustín
Thu Sep 03. San Agustín
Fri Sep 04. Overland San Agustín to Tatacoa Desert via Neiva
Sat Sep 05. Tatacoa Desert
Sun Sep 06. Fly to Bogotá via Neiva 16:00-17:00 Latam
Mon Sep 07. Bogotá
Tue Sep 08. Fly Bogotá to Montreal 09:00-16:30 Air Canada
