Argentine: sud ou nord?
by Cierzo
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Salut, j'ai l'intention de partir en Argentine au mois d'Octobre, en principe j'avais pensé aller au Sud: Patagonie, Perito Moreno, Ushuaia, Valdés, etc... mais voilà que en parlant avec deux argentin ils me disent d'aller au Nord Jujuy, Salta, ... Qu'en pensez vous? J'aimerais avoir l'opinion d'autre personne qui connaissent le pays.
Merci D'avance 🙂
Marga
Bonjour Cierzo....
Si Juan a dit d aller à Salta, Pablo à Mendoza, Pedro à Posadas, et Alejandro a Neuquen ...quelle importance ?????
Tu vas là ou tu tu veux aller !!!! A cette epoque toute l Argentine est agreable, donc fixe toi un point de chute et passe tes vacances autour ! Que te dire de plus ? Nord ? Est ? Sud ? Ouest ? Ce sont tes vacances à toi de decider !
A bientot !
Herge !
Si Juan a dit d aller à Salta, Pablo à Mendoza, Pedro à Posadas, et Alejandro a Neuquen ...quelle importance ?????
Tu vas là ou tu tu veux aller !!!! A cette epoque toute l Argentine est agreable, donc fixe toi un point de chute et passe tes vacances autour ! Que te dire de plus ? Nord ? Est ? Sud ? Ouest ? Ce sont tes vacances à toi de decider !
A bientot !
Herge !
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Biensur! Mais avant de décider je voudrais avoir des info de personnes qui connaissent les deux endroits. J'avais envie du Sud, mais peut être que le Nord est moin touristique mais plus agréable, c'est pour cela que je vous demande votre avis. biensur c'est a moi de décider.
Merci
Marga
BonjourCierzo,
Tu vas avoir des avis de ceux qui sont allés partout ou même de ceux qui y vivent ( comme moi ) mais ce n'est pas pour autant que tu dois aimer ce que eux aiment !
Rien n est touristique en Argentine en dehors des vacances scolaires argentines, les vacances d hiver viennent de finir et maintenant jusqu aux grandes vacances d'ete qui commencent vers le 20 decembre tu es libre d aller ou tu veux il n y a personne ! Donc documentes toi sur ce que tu mets en preference dans tes vacances et en fonction de ca tu choisis ta destination ( mer, montagne, campo, cheval, vielles pierres, froid, chaud, villes, villages, agriculture, desert, forets, cactus, pampa, parcs naturels, dinosaures, peche, rafting, andinisme, altitudes, raz de la cote, pecheur, estancia, ...etc....)..
Choisis 4 à 5 themes et en fonction de ca, on commence a pouvoir t aiguiller !
A bientot !
Herge !
Tu vas avoir des avis de ceux qui sont allés partout ou même de ceux qui y vivent ( comme moi ) mais ce n'est pas pour autant que tu dois aimer ce que eux aiment !
Rien n est touristique en Argentine en dehors des vacances scolaires argentines, les vacances d hiver viennent de finir et maintenant jusqu aux grandes vacances d'ete qui commencent vers le 20 decembre tu es libre d aller ou tu veux il n y a personne ! Donc documentes toi sur ce que tu mets en preference dans tes vacances et en fonction de ca tu choisis ta destination ( mer, montagne, campo, cheval, vielles pierres, froid, chaud, villes, villages, agriculture, desert, forets, cactus, pampa, parcs naturels, dinosaures, peche, rafting, andinisme, altitudes, raz de la cote, pecheur, estancia, ...etc....)..
Choisis 4 à 5 themes et en fonction de ca, on commence a pouvoir t aiguiller !
A bientot !
Herge !
Tout sur l Argentine, et completé 24h/24h depuis le 29 oct 2005
http://www.petitherge.com/
pour moi ca depends de ce que tu aimes. je m explique: nord= beaux paysages de vallees encaissees et meme au dessus de jujy d un desert de sel (loc de voiture indispensable)
Sud= montagne glaciers et grands espaces....
Pour moi c est un crime d aller au nord et de ne pas passer la frontiere bolivienne pour aller au desert d uyuni et au salar. (et je ne parle que des paysages...) Sinon moi je suis amoureux du sud argentin mais parceque j adore les montagnes et tt ca. apres si tu cours et que ton objectif ce st que les paysages alors tu as peut etre moyen de faire le sud et un peu du nord: 15 jours 3 semaines dans le sud et 1 semaine ou 10 jours au nord: Iguazu, salta, une viree au nod de salta de 2 jours en voiture, cafayate et un retour a bs as. mais je te dis, ya une boucle en 4*4 de 4 jours au sud de la bolivie qui coutent 60 doll et je crois que ce sont les plus beaux pasysages que j ai vu dans tout mon voyage. www.meumeu.canalblog.com
Pour moi c est un crime d aller au nord et de ne pas passer la frontiere bolivienne pour aller au desert d uyuni et au salar. (et je ne parle que des paysages...) Sinon moi je suis amoureux du sud argentin mais parceque j adore les montagnes et tt ca. apres si tu cours et que ton objectif ce st que les paysages alors tu as peut etre moyen de faire le sud et un peu du nord: 15 jours 3 semaines dans le sud et 1 semaine ou 10 jours au nord: Iguazu, salta, une viree au nod de salta de 2 jours en voiture, cafayate et un retour a bs as. mais je te dis, ya une boucle en 4*4 de 4 jours au sud de la bolivie qui coutent 60 doll et je crois que ce sont les plus beaux pasysages que j ai vu dans tout mon voyage. www.meumeu.canalblog.com
Aymerick
Salut,
Ben, à mon avis, il serait bien d'avoir le temps de faire les 2!!!!
Bon, soyons sérieux ..;si tu ne peux faire qu'un de 2 "secteurs"....;je suis incapable de te conseiller: je connais les 2 assez bien, et je ne sais choisir. Tout est magnifique, époustouflant....et très différent
Tire au sort pour cette fois et l'an prochain, tu fais l'autre....Mais tu sais, il y a aussi d'autres régions argentines qui méritent le détour.
Va faire un tour sur mon site ( un peu merdique ) pour découvrir ce que tu préfèrerais voir comme paysage:
http://brondy.free.fr
Dis moi ce que tu choisis et si tu as besoin d'aide pour préparer ton voyage
Je repars le 20 septembre pour 3 mois...C'est la 4ème fois! Tu as compris que j'aime?
Nicole
Asso. Les Enfants d'Atacama (aide à la scolarisation dans les Andes Argentines- Prov. de Jujuy: San Juan de Quillaques; Puesto Sey et Huachichocana
Les sites pour jeter un oeil:
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/fal83
http://brondy.free.fr
je suis avec Cierzo, oui c'est a lui de choisir, mais on choisi mieux apres les rensignements des voyageurs!moi j'ai fait les deux il y a deux ans plus le chili et le sud de la Bolivie ( salar de uyuni) en deux mois, les deux sont tres differents, le sud oui c'est plus touristique, mais el chalten et torres del paine au chili ca va le coup mais il faut aimer les randonnes, valdes, punta tombo il faut aimer les animaux mais tres touristique, le nord oui est tres different, si tu arrives a faire la valle de humauaca entrer au bolivie faire le salar et revenir de le desert de atacama au chili jusq' a Salta je crois c'estplus dur mais tres especial.Ca depend ce-que tu aime.Bon voyage
stefano
si tu peux, arrete toi dans le village de purnamarca, un vrai havre de paix avec "la montaña de siete colores" arriere, dans la "valle de humauaca", ciao
stefano
Bonjour,
j'ai fait un petit voyage en Argentine en 2005 : Salta et le nord puis Ushuaia et la terre de feu. Je t'avoue que j'ai eu un faible pour le nord... la "civilisation andine", les paysages formidables (vallées, cactus, montagnes colorées comme la palette d'un peintre, ruines, lacs salés, lamas...) le patrimoine architectural hérité de la colonisation espagnole ... mais tout dépend où sont tes centres d'intérêts...
En tout cas : bon voyage !
Poélise
salut a toi
le choix est difficile cela depend de plein de paramettre, je te donne l'adresse de notre blog nous on a fait le tour en 3 mois en moto moi pers o j'ai une petite preference pour le nord ouest c'est le seul endroit ou tu peux rencontrer des " aborigenes" mais ds le sud devant le perito moreno tu es comme un petit enfant devant c'est cadeaux de noel idem qd tu n'avigues avec les baleines... par contre ushuaia c'est une usine a touriste ou il n'y a que la senssation d'etre au bout du monde qui fait tripppper... ceci est un avis strictement perso mais pour moi le plus beau en argentine c'est les gens qui sont hyper sympa ils ont gardé le sans des relations humaines on a fait des rencontres fabuleuses, style ds buenos aires on se promemne avec un plan une jeune nous demande si elle peut nous aider, sans rien nous demander en echange, ds une petite ville on demande l'adresse d'une auberge a un taxi il nous dit suivz moi et il nous anmene a notre adresse sans rien nous demander, .... enfin plein de chose qui m'existe plus chez nous mais qui est tellement important, c'est surtout pour cela que l'on voyage .. chilienmoto.blog.expedia.fr fred
le choix est difficile cela depend de plein de paramettre, je te donne l'adresse de notre blog nous on a fait le tour en 3 mois en moto moi pers o j'ai une petite preference pour le nord ouest c'est le seul endroit ou tu peux rencontrer des " aborigenes" mais ds le sud devant le perito moreno tu es comme un petit enfant devant c'est cadeaux de noel idem qd tu n'avigues avec les baleines... par contre ushuaia c'est une usine a touriste ou il n'y a que la senssation d'etre au bout du monde qui fait tripppper... ceci est un avis strictement perso mais pour moi le plus beau en argentine c'est les gens qui sont hyper sympa ils ont gardé le sans des relations humaines on a fait des rencontres fabuleuses, style ds buenos aires on se promemne avec un plan une jeune nous demande si elle peut nous aider, sans rien nous demander en echange, ds une petite ville on demande l'adresse d'une auberge a un taxi il nous dit suivz moi et il nous anmene a notre adresse sans rien nous demander, .... enfin plein de chose qui m'existe plus chez nous mais qui est tellement important, c'est surtout pour cela que l'on voyage .. chilienmoto.blog.expedia.fr fred
ose ta vie toi seul la vivra
Bonjour Nicole
Bonjour Cierzo,
Honneur aux dames, Cergio tu trouveras des infos dans ce que je dis a Nicole Nicole, je te remercie pour tes conseils, on a passe un super sejour dans le nord. On a passe 7 jours dans le Nord a SALTA. Je n ai pas appele tes amis dans le nord, par manque de temps, mais aussi parce que en fait, on peut tres bien se debrouiller tout seul. On a loue une voiture pour 5 jours. Premier jour: SALTA TILCARA. On s est arrete a viaducto desormais connu grace au train de los nubbes. LEs paysages sont fantastiques sur la route. La route l est bcp moyen, que de la piste, pas tjs facile avec une voiture de tourisme. On a passe bcp de temps au niveau de SALINAS GRANDES, superbe egalement. On a passe une nuit a TILCARA. Je sui stombe amoutreux de TILCARA< chouette petit village, un superbe musee, de super resto, on a eu le droit a un concert improvise par un proprietaire bolivien d un resto place sur la place centrale... excellent. CIERZO, je te conseille de faire cela aussi en voiture, ne prends pas de tour operateur, ca ne vaut pas trop le coup je pense: 1 c est pas donne, 2 tu es avec d autres touristes dans un car de 30 places. Fais le musee de TILCARA, il vaut le coup, ensuite marche une bonne demie-heure pour arriver au jardin botanique et aux ruines juste a cote, a faire absolument. On a pousse notre sejour jusqu a HUMAHUACA a environ 45min de TILCARA. Nous voulions le lendemain rejoindre SALTA par la route de JUIJUI, mais au niveau de PURMAMARCA, un piquete... LEs indigenes ont bloque la route durant 3jours apparement, reclamant la venu du gouverneur ou du president afin d obtenir leur terre perdue il y a des annees. Ne sachant pas du tout quand aller se debloauer la situatin, nous avons ete oblige d aller reprendre la route tout au nord, a ABRA PAMPA...et revenir ainsi sur SALTA.. Un detout de 400 bornes... Mais bon, quqnd on a pas le choix, on a pas le choix. On est donc repasser par salinas et San Antonio de LOS COBRES... DOmmage, on aura pas vu la route sympatoche entre JUYJUY et SALTA. Arrete toi a MAIMARA, tu y verras de superbes couleurs sur les rochers.. Incroyable Juste pour info, tu es a plus de 4000 m je crois, Nicole confirmera du cote de SAN ANTONIO
Une fois de retour sur SALTA, nous sommes partis sur CAFAYATE. Route agreable, tranquillou, mais tu changes completement de paysage.. jen dis pas plus... Entre SALTA et CAFAYATE, tu mets tranquillement 5h, le temps de s arreter, d admirer etc. Passe une nuit la-bas, et fait un tour dans la ville. On a bien aime. Le lendemain, grosse journee. CAFAYATE-CAHCI, la parti entre MOLINOS ET CACHI n est pas rigolote, car la route est pas terrible, c est tjs de la piste, mais de la piste pas top... -:) Encore une fois, tu decouvres d autre paysage, tu empruntees la route 40 qui va de la pantagonie a la frontiere bolivienne, plus de 4300 bornes. On a croise entre CAFAYATE et CACHI, grand max 10 voitures. Temps de parcours: compter une bonne journee Et le dernier jour CACHI SALTA entre 5 h, une descente monstrueuse, des paysage tops.
Vraiment on regrette pas du tout de ne pas avoir fait le sud. Ca nous donnera l occasion de revenir en Argentine. Faire le Sud en jiullet aout, c est qd meme pas top car il fait froid, les jours sont courts, il fait vite nuit.
Ensuite Nicole, on est parti sur IGUAZU, mais comme je l avais compris, pas bcp de flotte. Comem ca au moins, on a des photo inedites des chutes de IGUAZU... Impossible de faire du bateau, tu vois plus les rochers que les cascades... Mais c etait impresionnant tout de meme. Bon, on a que de la flotte sur IGUAZU, ca a aussi son charme... VOila qq news, je t enverrai si tu veux qq photos de notre periples
A bientot
Cierzo, si tu as des questions...tu sais me trouver
Honneur aux dames, Cergio tu trouveras des infos dans ce que je dis a Nicole Nicole, je te remercie pour tes conseils, on a passe un super sejour dans le nord. On a passe 7 jours dans le Nord a SALTA. Je n ai pas appele tes amis dans le nord, par manque de temps, mais aussi parce que en fait, on peut tres bien se debrouiller tout seul. On a loue une voiture pour 5 jours. Premier jour: SALTA TILCARA. On s est arrete a viaducto desormais connu grace au train de los nubbes. LEs paysages sont fantastiques sur la route. La route l est bcp moyen, que de la piste, pas tjs facile avec une voiture de tourisme. On a passe bcp de temps au niveau de SALINAS GRANDES, superbe egalement. On a passe une nuit a TILCARA. Je sui stombe amoutreux de TILCARA< chouette petit village, un superbe musee, de super resto, on a eu le droit a un concert improvise par un proprietaire bolivien d un resto place sur la place centrale... excellent. CIERZO, je te conseille de faire cela aussi en voiture, ne prends pas de tour operateur, ca ne vaut pas trop le coup je pense: 1 c est pas donne, 2 tu es avec d autres touristes dans un car de 30 places. Fais le musee de TILCARA, il vaut le coup, ensuite marche une bonne demie-heure pour arriver au jardin botanique et aux ruines juste a cote, a faire absolument. On a pousse notre sejour jusqu a HUMAHUACA a environ 45min de TILCARA. Nous voulions le lendemain rejoindre SALTA par la route de JUIJUI, mais au niveau de PURMAMARCA, un piquete... LEs indigenes ont bloque la route durant 3jours apparement, reclamant la venu du gouverneur ou du president afin d obtenir leur terre perdue il y a des annees. Ne sachant pas du tout quand aller se debloauer la situatin, nous avons ete oblige d aller reprendre la route tout au nord, a ABRA PAMPA...et revenir ainsi sur SALTA.. Un detout de 400 bornes... Mais bon, quqnd on a pas le choix, on a pas le choix. On est donc repasser par salinas et San Antonio de LOS COBRES... DOmmage, on aura pas vu la route sympatoche entre JUYJUY et SALTA. Arrete toi a MAIMARA, tu y verras de superbes couleurs sur les rochers.. Incroyable Juste pour info, tu es a plus de 4000 m je crois, Nicole confirmera du cote de SAN ANTONIO
Une fois de retour sur SALTA, nous sommes partis sur CAFAYATE. Route agreable, tranquillou, mais tu changes completement de paysage.. jen dis pas plus... Entre SALTA et CAFAYATE, tu mets tranquillement 5h, le temps de s arreter, d admirer etc. Passe une nuit la-bas, et fait un tour dans la ville. On a bien aime. Le lendemain, grosse journee. CAFAYATE-CAHCI, la parti entre MOLINOS ET CACHI n est pas rigolote, car la route est pas terrible, c est tjs de la piste, mais de la piste pas top... -:) Encore une fois, tu decouvres d autre paysage, tu empruntees la route 40 qui va de la pantagonie a la frontiere bolivienne, plus de 4300 bornes. On a croise entre CAFAYATE et CACHI, grand max 10 voitures. Temps de parcours: compter une bonne journee Et le dernier jour CACHI SALTA entre 5 h, une descente monstrueuse, des paysage tops.
Vraiment on regrette pas du tout de ne pas avoir fait le sud. Ca nous donnera l occasion de revenir en Argentine. Faire le Sud en jiullet aout, c est qd meme pas top car il fait froid, les jours sont courts, il fait vite nuit.
Ensuite Nicole, on est parti sur IGUAZU, mais comme je l avais compris, pas bcp de flotte. Comem ca au moins, on a des photo inedites des chutes de IGUAZU... Impossible de faire du bateau, tu vois plus les rochers que les cascades... Mais c etait impresionnant tout de meme. Bon, on a que de la flotte sur IGUAZU, ca a aussi son charme... VOila qq news, je t enverrai si tu veux qq photos de notre periples
A bientot
Cierzo, si tu as des questions...tu sais me trouver
Feliciations pour ton voyage en argentine ! Le sud est vraiment sympa et grandiose : perito moreno et ses glaciers, la reserves de pingouins, baleines...,
Merci Fred!!! Quel chance l'Argentine en moto en 3 mois!!! Le rêve le blog est génial. Tu as raison dans les voyages une des choses les plus importantes c'est les gens. J'ai voyagé l'année dèrnière au Québec et j'ai adoré biensure les paysage qui sont extraordinaires, mais ce qui m'a vraiment enchanté c'est les gens qui sont absolument adorables.
Je connais plusieurs argentins et je dois dire que ce sont des gens formidable, 😉 mais rien que leur merveilleux accent (pour moi c'est l'accent le plus beau de tout les pays hispanoparlant) fait déja beaucoup.
Merci Fred et enchantée de ton message.
Marga
Coucou, je suis contente d'avoir de vos nouvelles et que de plus vous soyiez satisfaits...
Cela ne m'étonne pas.
Bien sur, on peut faire tout seul mais quelquefois, quelqu'un qui connait bien la région peut t'emmener dans des zones inconnues...Par ex, mon ami qui est anthropologue et aussi archéologue connait des endroits qu'il est seul à avoir découvert et travaillé dessus ( nous faisons à 5 un circuit dans la puna, au dela de Las Salinas Grandes et Susques pour qu'il nous montre ces sites archéologiques)
As-tu vu ma copine Graciela au musée de peinture de Tilcara?
Tu as raison, tout ce que tu as fait est magnifique et même qd on l'a vu plusieurs fois, on a envie d'y retourner...je repars dans 4 semaines.
Pour ce qui est des piquetes, j'ai suivi au jour le jour ( ou presque) j'ai m^^eme fait signé par internet des pétitions pour les aider à gagner.
Mon ami Merardo ( l'anthro...) était avec eux dans cette lutte...il n'aurait donc pas été disponible pour vous promener.
ils ont gagné; cad que leurs terres qui leur ont été piquées et devaient leur être rendues depuis 60 ans suite à une décision de Peron vont leur être enfin rendues dans 2 mois, y compris des mines. Par contre, la joie de cette victoire s'est transformée en peine de deuil car il y a eu un accident : un véhicule conduit par un gars en état d'ébriété a percuté des gens: 4 morts du village de Cangrejillos et 7 blessés dont 3 graves.
Les ruines de Tilcara, tu veux dire: la Pulcara de Tilcara? Je ne connais pas Cierzo...je vais m'enquerrir de ce lugar la prochaine fois. Iguazu sans eau ce doit être plutôt particulier!!!Je me demande si j'y emmène ceux qui seront avec moi en octobre/ novembre. Il ne pleuvra surement pas d'ici là et il y aura encore moins d'eau. Etes vous rentrés en France? A+
ils ont gagné; cad que leurs terres qui leur ont été piquées et devaient leur être rendues depuis 60 ans suite à une décision de Peron vont leur être enfin rendues dans 2 mois, y compris des mines. Par contre, la joie de cette victoire s'est transformée en peine de deuil car il y a eu un accident : un véhicule conduit par un gars en état d'ébriété a percuté des gens: 4 morts du village de Cangrejillos et 7 blessés dont 3 graves.
Les ruines de Tilcara, tu veux dire: la Pulcara de Tilcara? Je ne connais pas Cierzo...je vais m'enquerrir de ce lugar la prochaine fois. Iguazu sans eau ce doit être plutôt particulier!!!Je me demande si j'y emmène ceux qui seront avec moi en octobre/ novembre. Il ne pleuvra surement pas d'ici là et il y aura encore moins d'eau. Etes vous rentrés en France? A+
Nicole
Asso. Les Enfants d'Atacama (aide à la scolarisation dans les Andes Argentines- Prov. de Jujuy: San Juan de Quillaques; Puesto Sey et Huachichocana
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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
Loyal member of the French-Speaking Brazil Forums for over 15 years already 😊 🇧🇷
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 everyone,
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.
Thanks in advance!
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.
Thanks in advance!
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
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! 🙂
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, I'm looking for a local agency in Uyuni to do the trip and tours from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Hi there,
Could you recommend any car rental agencies in Calama and Punta Arenas? Best regards,
Could you recommend any car rental agencies in Calama and Punta Arenas? Best regards,
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?
Thanks for your help!
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?
Thanks for your help!
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!
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!
Hey everyone,
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 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
hi,
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)?
Looking forward to your feedback.
Best regards,
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)?
Looking forward to your feedback.
Best regards,
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
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.
Hi everyone!
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
8-Laguna Miñiques & Miscanti + Salar de Talar + Laguna Tuyajto
9-Geysers El Tatio early in the morning + Cañón de Guatín + return car
10-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni
11-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni
12-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni
13-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni + return to San Pedro for the night
14-Bus to Calama + flight Calama-La Serena + explore La Serena
15-Excursion to Reserva Pingüino + bonus time (sunset at Playa Tongoy or elsewhere...)
16-Rent a car in Pisco Elqui & Vicuña + Observatory
17-Return car in La Serena + flight Santiago & Puerto Montt (4h)
18-Rent a 4x2 car + drive to Temuco (4h)
19-Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello + hike + night in Temuco
20-Parque Nacional Conguillío then drive and night in Pucón
21-Villarrica Volcano
22-Parque Huerquehue
23-Activities on-site
24-Drive to Valdivia + explore and night there
25-Drive to Puerto Varas (via Frutillar, etc.) + activities on-site
26-Salto Las Cascadas + Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales (Salto del Petrohué) + Canoeing/Rafting?
27-Drive to Parque Alerce Andino (round trip 3h) + hike Sendero Sargazo?
28-Drive to Castro + explore Chiloé and night in Castro
29-Explore Chiloé
30-Explore Chiloé + return to Puerto Varas
31-Drive to Cochamó (1h30) + drive to Hornopirén (2h30)
32-Ferry to Caleta Gonzalo + drive to Chaitén (1h20)
33-Parque Nacional Pumalín, night in Chaitén
34-Drive to Puyuhuapi + Sendero Ventisquero Yelcho?
35-Ventisquero Colgante + drive to Coyhaique
36-Drive to Villa Cerro Castillo
37-Hike Cerro Castillo
38-Drive to Puerto Río Tranquilo
39-Excursion to Glaciar Exploradores
40-Mármol Cathedral + lake activities
41-Drive to Cochrane
42-Parque Patagonia
43-Drive to Chile Chico
44-Ferry Chile Chico-Ibañez + drive to Coyhaique + drop off car
45-Flight to Punta Arenas (1h30) + explore the city
46-Rent a car + drive to Puerto Natales
47-Drive to Torres del Paine in the morning + hike to the base of the towers (return to Puerto Natales for the night)
48-Torres del Paine hike 2 (return to Puerto Natales for the night)
49-Torres del Paine hike 3 (return to Puerto Natales for the night)
50-Drive to Punta Arenas
51-Flight Punta Arenas-Santiago + flight Santiago-Buenos Aires (2h)
52-Explore Buenos Aires
53-Explore Buenos Aires
54-Explore Buenos Aires
55-Flight back to France
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
8-Laguna Miñiques & Miscanti + Salar de Talar + Laguna Tuyajto
9-Geysers El Tatio early in the morning + Cañón de Guatín + return car
10-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni
11-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni
12-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni
13-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni + return to San Pedro for the night
14-Bus to Calama + flight Calama-La Serena + explore La Serena
15-Excursion to Reserva Pingüino + bonus time (sunset at Playa Tongoy or elsewhere...)
16-Rent a car in Pisco Elqui & Vicuña + Observatory
17-Return car in La Serena + flight Santiago & Puerto Montt (4h)
18-Rent a 4x2 car + drive to Temuco (4h)
19-Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello + hike + night in Temuco
20-Parque Nacional Conguillío then drive and night in Pucón
21-Villarrica Volcano
22-Parque Huerquehue
23-Activities on-site
24-Drive to Valdivia + explore and night there
25-Drive to Puerto Varas (via Frutillar, etc.) + activities on-site
26-Salto Las Cascadas + Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales (Salto del Petrohué) + Canoeing/Rafting?
27-Drive to Parque Alerce Andino (round trip 3h) + hike Sendero Sargazo?
28-Drive to Castro + explore Chiloé and night in Castro
29-Explore Chiloé
30-Explore Chiloé + return to Puerto Varas
31-Drive to Cochamó (1h30) + drive to Hornopirén (2h30)
32-Ferry to Caleta Gonzalo + drive to Chaitén (1h20)
33-Parque Nacional Pumalín, night in Chaitén
34-Drive to Puyuhuapi + Sendero Ventisquero Yelcho?
35-Ventisquero Colgante + drive to Coyhaique
36-Drive to Villa Cerro Castillo
37-Hike Cerro Castillo
38-Drive to Puerto Río Tranquilo
39-Excursion to Glaciar Exploradores
40-Mármol Cathedral + lake activities
41-Drive to Cochrane
42-Parque Patagonia
43-Drive to Chile Chico
44-Ferry Chile Chico-Ibañez + drive to Coyhaique + drop off car
45-Flight to Punta Arenas (1h30) + explore the city
46-Rent a car + drive to Puerto Natales
47-Drive to Torres del Paine in the morning + hike to the base of the towers (return to Puerto Natales for the night)
48-Torres del Paine hike 2 (return to Puerto Natales for the night)
49-Torres del Paine hike 3 (return to Puerto Natales for the night)
50-Drive to Punta Arenas
51-Flight Punta Arenas-Santiago + flight Santiago-Buenos Aires (2h)
52-Explore Buenos Aires
53-Explore Buenos Aires
54-Explore Buenos Aires
55-Flight back to France
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!
Seb
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!
Seb
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
What do you think? Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance! Larri
What do you think? Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance! Larri
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 🌍
Hello,
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?
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?