On parle souvent de pensions assez bon marches ( entre 20 et 40 Reis) selon les guides aux alentours de Catete et Flamengo !
Que pouvez vous me dire dessus, vous qui en avez connu ? C est sécurisé ? On laisse nos sacs avec documents importants dans les chambres fermées a clé ? Un coffre est eventuellement disponible ? Ils travaillent avec des taxi qu ils peuvent nous reserver pour les eventuels deplacements vers des sites touristiques ?
J attends toutes vos remarques !!
Un grand merci
Arnaud ( qui part jeudi et qui flippe un peu lol)
Ps = et oui sorti de l aeroport international ( j arrive vers 8h du mat), on prends un taxi jaune ? un taxi de l aeroport ? un bus ? ........
Pension assez bon marché du côté de Catete, peu être, mais c'est surtout bon pour les fauchés, même un SDF n'irai pas y mettre son nez car pour 20 ou 40 R$ n'espére pas trouver quelques choses de correcte, securitaire et surtout de propre, l'hygiene ne faisant pas partie de leur priorité à ce prix....Pour se loger de façon normal, prevoit un budget d'environ 80 reals...
Catete est un quartier populaire, ou la prostitution, les traffics en tous genres sont rois, proche de Copacabana.
Pas besoin de se faire recommander des taxis ( qui en profiterons de l'occasion pour alourdir le prix de la course, en prenant toutes les rues encombrées volontairement) pour visiter les sites connues. Prenez un bon guide sur le Brésil, utiliser les transports en commun (bus) et vous serez largement gagnant.
salut
pas d'accord avec chicobuarte!!
pas pour faucher du tout Catete, !!!!c'est moins cher, mais pas pour sdf (comme il le dis !!merci pour ceux qui frequente ces hotels😉) l'hygiene y etait tout a fait correct, le petit dej complet et bon et les employé tres sympa, j'ai pu telephoner gratuitement pour donner l'adresse, car mon sac a dos n'etait pas arrivé.La station de metro est au pied de l'hotel et des bus passent devant(pour pas mal de direction, dont le terminal de bus)
nous sommes allés a l'hotel Vitoria 172 rua do Catete, tel 2205-5397 40 reais salle de bain et avec petit dej .
tres sympa et dans un quartier vivant et pas du tout dangereux, en face du Palais de catete
en arrivant a l'aeroport surtout ne prend pas de taxi, il est tres facile de se déplacer en bus et en metro a Rio.et a pieds bien sur qui reste le meilleur moyen de visiter.
le bus te coutera 8 reais (contre 40 en taxi)tu sors et c'est tout de suite a ta droite(enfin ca depends d'ou tu sorts!!)mais c'est tout de suite là, a cote des taxis.Attention de ne pas te faire alpager par les taxis qui veulent bien sur t'emmener vers les quartiers chics en pretextant que où tu veux aller c'est dangereux ..
bon voyage a toi
j'ai mis sur mon blog(sud am)le lien d'une liste d'hotel sur rio..
Tu n' a pas dù aller dans les détails 😉 en plus tu me cite le Victoria, de grâce tu dois pas être regardant, du moment que tu as un lit et que tu paye "rien", tu ne peux pas réclamer, bon ensuite chacun à ses critères de selection
L'hotel Victoria dans le quartier Catete, fait l'objet de vive critiques reconnues par de nombreux voyageurs, l'ayant fréquenté ou voulu y prendre une chambre, il est dans la liste noire des hôtel de second zone à éviter sur de nombreux forums de voyageurs ....
voici des extraits :
j avais deja repondu sur forum routard ..
Tous les hotels que tu cites sont des hotels de 3 ieme categorie, certains douteux comme l hotel Vitoria, rua Catete ..........Tu ne peux pas exiger le maximum en payant le minimum, desolé mais en France c est la meme chose !
......en regardant ta reponse je me tordais de rire ...
Tu as bien raison !
l' hotel Vitoria n est qu' une espelunca, il n' a d 'hotel que le nom ! il est connu comme hotel de passe ...et meme comme cela il est degoutant !
....
autre extrait
Ensuite, le fameux quartier Catete à Rio de janeiro, l'endroit ou les hôtels de seconde zone sont roi, l' hôtel Victoria est largement en dessous de tout, et il y en a plusieurs dans un rayons de 300 m...je me souviens d'un hôtel à 100, 00 reals la nuit pour 3, avec option vieux slip dans les tiroirs de l'armoire, poussiere sous le lit et cafards crevés , draps percés et grisâtres , frigo bar faisant congélation et climation faisant office d' "aquecedor", petit déjeuner fait de recyclage de vieille oranges et de sachets en poudre tang, avec un café refiltré et recuit surement pendant plusieurs jours, le tout sur une table commune....
alors que guére plus loin pour 30, 00 reals de mieux la nuit, un hôtel de grande chaine connu, offrait des prestations de qualité et sans surprise.
salut
c'est sur, nous n'avons pas les memes valeurs, je ne vais pas à "suite de france😉" ( et pas parceque je n'ai pas les moyens..)
par contre je pense que tu confonds le Vitoria et non le victoria, c'est peut etre le C qui fait la difference, n'est nullement un hotel de passe, les draps de bain etaient changer tout les jours, pas de trou ds les draps, ni cafards ni crevés ni vivants, pas de frigo, donc je ne sais ou tu as pu les verifier, ni clim
tout les details que tu donne, me font penser qu'il s'agit d'un autre hôtel
j'ai d'autre part, pu voir sur les forums, que celui-ci etait souvent conseillé
Il y a 2 hôtels Victoria sur Rio, pas de même standing 😮 et pas dans la même zone de prix 🤪 et pas dans les mêmes quartier, et aussi un Vitoria
Perso, sans erreur de ma part j'ai failli dormir dans un hôtel nommé Vi"c"toria de Catete en 2005, mais pas au "Vitoria" que tu cite 🤪 qui semble être effectivement correcte 😛, mais au dernier moment, ma femme a refusé, car pour elle, le prix correspondait à ce que l'on pouvait attendre sur Rio, et difficile d' avoir une suite royale pour un prix de "banane".
Pour ma "suites d' France", en dehors des circuits traditionnelles des voyagistes Europeen, ma clientèle est à 100% brésilienne et paye en saison haute, 220, 00 R$ la nuit casal pour un standing classique, mais pas excessif, pour les qualités et les prestations honnêtes au regard de ce qui se pratique aux alentours de mon affaire tout en précisant que je suis dans la fourchette basse des prix pratiqués. On ne va pas au Mégeve ou Courchevel Brésilien en espérant trouver des prix de nuité à prix discount 😎
J y suis en ce moment meme ! cet hotel est genial ! pas chere ! le proprio est bien sympa meme si il parle pas un mot d anglais ! Chambre sure avec douche, toilettes, lit double, barreaux aux fenetres et radio ! LA chambre est faite tous les jours ! Ce qui n est pas mal pour seult 40 reals petit dej compris. Il n y a pas de coffre alors je laisse tout ds mon sac ferme a cle .... de toute facon si le cas disparait .... c est une autre histoire ;-) Je touche du bois !
Par contre impossible de changer de l argent dans le coin .... si qq un q un plan ...
salut
contente que l'hotel te plaise(n'en deplaise a certains!😉)
pour changer de l'argent, va a la place "largo machado" c'est pas loin a pieds
tu as une galerie marchande avec 2 ou 3 changes
fais mes amitiés au proprio de l'hotel.Je suis la francaise qui l'ai fait pleurer en lui chantant "asturias patria querida" il est asturien et n'avait pas entendu cette chanson depuis...ouhhhh.(son enfance peut etre!)
bon voyage
opa
tu as un restau sympa pas loin, en descandant la rua catete(vers rua gloria) a ta mains gche et qui fait l'angle
je ne me souviens plus si c'est la 2 ou 3eme( Pedro americo ou santa amaro)
et sinon un bon verre de cachaca pas loin, comme ca tu rentre " automatique" ds la 1ere rue a che en descendant toujours.Sur le trottoir, tu as plusieurs bistrot, des chaises dehors, tu peux y manger aussi
la femme avec son chariot devant le metro, c'est tres bon aussi
besinho, ate mais
hello je vais partir en janvier pour le brésil j'aimerai si possible que tu me donne l'adresse exact et le nom exact de cette hotel rue catete et le prix et aussi comment tu a fait pour y arriver, bus taxi est...
je te remercie merci
mrtaboo@hotamil.fr
salut
bon, ça ne m'est pas adressé, mais je reponds qd même
tout est ds mon blog...
le bus, en sortant a ghe de l'aeroport a 8 reais(au lieu du taxi 40)tu demande au chauffeur de t'arreter au niveau de la rue ferrara Viana, au bout de cette rue, tu toune adte et tu traverse, juste devans la sstation de metro tu trouvera l'hotel "Vitoria" 30 reais par personne avec le petit dej
hôtel Vitoria rua Catete 172 (em frente ao Palacio do Catete)tel 2205-5397
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Bonjour à toutes et à tous,
Avec mon conjoint, je suis en train de planifier notre voyage de 3 semaines en Equateur pour l’été 2027. Oui, on s’y prend à l’avance, on compte faire les îles Galapagos et on essaye donc d’optimiser au mieux notre budget.
Quand je fais des recherches sur internet, je tombe souvent ToutEquateur. Est-ce que quelqu’un leur a déjà fait confiance ?
J’ai vu des prix intéressants, notamment pour des séjours en Amazonie et des croisières aux Galapagos, mais je demande si ça vaut le coup de passer par eux ou si je peux obtenir de meilleurs prix en passant en direct avec les lodges ou les bateaux (sachant que je ne parle pas vraiment espagnol).
Si vous pouvez me partager des retours d’expérience, ça m’intéresse.
Merci d’avance à vous !
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
Hi there,
Three years ago during a trip to Java (no, I didn’t post in the wrong forum!), I came across the address of former miners who had switched to “tourism” and organized nighttime ascents of the Kawah Ijen volcano and descents into the crater.
So I was thinking—maybe there are miners on the salt flats too, either former or still active, who do the same thing. If you’ve had an experience like this, I’d love any tips you can share.
Thanks in advance.
Hi there, since there isn’t much recent info on how to get to MP, I’d love to know if there have been any improvements to the "route" to Hydroelectrica. Is it feasible to drive there in February? And is it still possible to walk all the way to Aguas Calientes? I think I read somewhere that it’s no longer allowed??
Do you think I can buy Machu Picchu entrance tickets last-minute at that time of year, given the weather?
A group of friends and I are heading to Brazil in March 2019 and we’d love to attend the Carnival parade. I could really use your help because I’m struggling to find reviews for online ticket sellers for Carnival.
I came across rio-carnival—is this a reliable agency?
Do you have other agencies to recommend or experiences to share?
Any advice is welcome.
, draps percés et grisâtres 
, frigo bar faisant congélation et climation faisant office d' "aquecedor", petit déjeuner fait de recyclage de vieille oranges et de sachets en poudre tang, avec un café refiltré et recuit surement pendant plusieurs jours, le tout sur une table commune....
alors que guére plus loin pour 30, 00 reals de mieux la nuit, un hôtel de grande chaine connu, offrait des prestations de qualité et sans surprise.
