en novembre nous serons au bresil pour 10 jours, nous souhaitons nous rendre a ilha grande qui nous permettrai de "respirer" un peu entre rio et sao paulo, je voudrai des renseignements sur votre impression génèrale, sur les prix des hebergements, certains guides disent qu'il semble risqué de ne pas resever
merci d'avance pour vos réponses
il me semble que je t avais deja envoye la page net de Ilha Grande,
Oui c est mieux de reserver parceque en Novembre il y a deja un flux touristique tres grand a Rio et environ, mais L ilha grande etant tres bien servie en auberges et hotels tu trouveras certainement une place, bien sur que les hotels et auberges les moins cheres seront reserves en priorite ..
quand a l impression d ilha grande c est un veritable petit paradis terrestre a ne pas manquer d y aller, la nature en particulier est encore presque intacte et exuberante .
Pour les prix regarde sur la page net ilha grande, il y a auberges et hotels ils te donnent les prix en general mais n oublie pas que pour NOVEMBRE en vue de la forte periode touristique les prix vont monter ..
page net ilha grande > : http://ilhagrande.org/sys/
sur cette page tu as de tout, plages, nature, hotel et auberges ect ect, regarde toi meme
effectivement tu m'as déja répondu mais, le probléme, c'est que je ne parle pas 1 mot de portugais, et que cette page ne nous laisse pas le choix de la langue d'aprés ce que j'ai vu
excuse moi je n avais pas pense a cela, c est vrai qu ils auraient pu mettre d autres versions ..
je vais essayer de te trouver une page avec la traduction Française
Hello,
Nous on recherche un hotel pour du farniente! c'est-à-dire, hotel pieds dans l'eau pour baignade facile et dodo facile.
On sortira d'un mariage long et arrosé, donc cherche repos avant la découverte!?
Est-ce que t'aurais un hotel qui irait bien pour ça, meme si un peu cher.
merci
Le voyage est le meilleur moyen pour s'évader du monde du travail et pour se ressourcer!!!
je t envoie la page net de ilha grande, regarde sous " hospedagem " pour les hotels il y a de tout y compris face a la mer et regarde sous " praia" ( plages ) pour avoir une idee ..
page net ilha grande > http://ilhagrande.org/sys/ les prix des hotels vrarient suivant la saison, en ete, carnaval, nouvel an c est plus cher .
Je suis passé à Ilha Grande à la mi mars. Après 2 mois de backpacking j'ai craqué sur la Pousada Aquarios à 35 R$ par personne la nuit avec un bon petit déjeuner inclus. Il y a des chambres doubles. C'est tout à gauche quand on arrive sur l'ile. Genre presqu'au début du trekking de Lopes Mendes. Je n'avais pas réservé et ça ne me semble pas nécessaire de réserver pour le mois de novembre.
Pour la baignade ce n'est pas à l'hotel que tu trouveras. C'est de l'autre côté de l'ile. Lopes Mendes d'une part et Praia dois Rios d'autre pas. J'ai fait les deux à pieds et je ne le regrette pas. Praia dois Rios est une plage qui a deux rivières qui se jettent dans la mer d'un cote et de l autre. Il n y a quasiment pas de touristes. Juste un village et une prison deserte. La prison a fermé et seules des familles d anciens employes sont restees. Ca fait village mort. Pour y aller il faut marcher environ deux heures aller et deux heures retour. On monte la moitie du temps, on bascule de l'autre cote de l'ile et on descend. Pour Lopes Mendes c est different les bateaux y deposent les touristes venus du village principal dès 10h du mat. Il parait que ça peut etre blindé. Moi je m etais levé à 6h du mat et je suis allé à pieds. Je suis arrivé peu apres 8h du mat. Seul au monde sur lopes mendes. Quel pied. Puis quelques vendeurs à la sauvette sont arrives mettre en place leurs glacieres. C est pas ça qui m a derange vu les 3 kms de large de l alage. Aucune construction. Sable blanc et fin. Eau transparente. Soleil qui monte. Quel pied. Je suis reparti peu apres 10 heures quand les touristes sont arrives ! Sinon j ai aussi fait un ature trekking vers une chute d eau enorme !
Sinon, infos pratiques, l'internet par satelitte coute 2R$ par 10 minutes sur l'ile. On trouve des prato feitos pour 6 à 8 R$. Corrects. Les bières sont aussi plus cheres qu ailleurs. Pour les bateaux vers le continent il y en a en moyenne 2 par jour donc demander bien les horaires. Sachez qu en haute saison pour les weekens l aller retour est à 25 R$ alors qu en semaine ce n est que 10 R$. Attention aussi avec les bus pour Rio (à 2h) et Sampa (à 7h) il n y en a pas tant que ça dans la journée. N hesitez pas à prendre votre billet de bus retour avant de prendre le bateau pour aller sur IG si vous savez deja quand vous en repartirez !
Voilà, voilà, trop bon de repenser à IG,
J y serai du 7 au 10 septembre :-))
merci pour tous ces renseignements, j'ai hate d'y être, a ce que tu dis il y a de bonnes balades en perspective, tout en ayant la possibilité de fuir les touristes cool
salut je viens au mois de septembre entre le 16 et 18 mais j'ai pas assaie de moyens financiers pour me logé a l'hotel en+ je veux cherché du travail sur place je veux allez a sao paolo ou a forteleza
en plus je connais personne sur place
je veux que l'on m'aide a m'intégré une fois que je serais sur place
merçi
Pour Sao Paulo adresse toi au membre DILERMANDO du forum il pourra savoir si il y a des chambres a louer dans cette ville, je ne connais personne a Fortaleza
merçi mais je ne peut rentrer en contact avec lui priere de me donné l'adresse de l'ambassade du senegal et le numero de tel ainsie s'il ya un numero de tel
merçi
je viens de rentrer du Brésil et nous avons séjourné deux nuits à Ilha Grande. magnifique, un monde à part!
Nous avons logé dans une poussada: poussada Tropicana; très chouette, juste devant la plage. le proprio est un français. il y aun site en français avec également des renseignements sur l'île.
Nous avions réservé mais nous étions cinq et avec des enfants.
Pour nous rendre sur l'île, nous avons pris un bateau de pêcheur, très sympa!
ainsi que le nr du consulat du senegal a sao Paulo, pour l ambassade regarde ma reponse au dessus
a bientot
jean marc/ rio de janeiro
São Paulo - SP - Consulado Honorário da República do Senegal
Av. Jurucê, 194 - 1o. andar - Moema
CEP 04080-010 - São Paulo - SP
tel/fax (0xx11) 5044-9666
fax (0xx11) 5098-9103
e-mail: consuladosenegalsp@consuladosenegalsp.org.br
site: www.consuladosenegalsp.org.br
Entrega de Documentos/Vistos: 09:00 às 11:00 hs e 14:00 às 16:00 hs - seg/sexta
merçi beaucoup mon ami sinon je voudrais savoir aussi combien coute une nuit dans votre hotel et s'il ya une possiblité d'avoir du travail chez vous je fait comme travail
Je suis passé à Ilha Grande à la mi mars. Après 2 mois de backpacking j'ai craqué sur la Pousada Aquarios à 35 R$ par personne la nuit avec un bon petit déjeuner inclus. Il y a des chambres doubles. C'est tout à gauche quand on arrive sur l'ile. Genre presqu'au début du trekking de Lopes Mendes. Je n'avais pas réservé et ça ne me semble pas nécessaire de réserver pour le mois de novembre.
Pour la baignade ce n'est pas à l'hotel que tu trouveras. C'est de l'autre côté de l'ile. Lopes Mendes d'une part et Praia dois Rios d'autre pas. J'ai fait les deux à pieds et je ne le regrette pas. Praia dois Rios est une plage qui a deux rivières qui se jettent dans la mer d'un cote et de l autre. Il n y a quasiment pas de touristes. Juste un village et une prison deserte. La prison a fermé et seules des familles d anciens employes sont restees. Ca fait village mort. Pour y aller il faut marcher environ deux heures aller et deux heures retour. On monte la moitie du temps, on bascule de l'autre cote de l'ile et on descend. Pour Lopes Mendes c est different les bateaux y deposent les touristes venus du village principal dès 10h du mat. Il parait que ça peut etre blindé. Moi je m etais levé à 6h du mat et je suis allé à pieds. Je suis arrivé peu apres 8h du mat. Seul au monde sur lopes mendes. Quel pied. Puis quelques vendeurs à la sauvette sont arrives mettre en place leurs glacieres. C est pas ça qui m a derange vu les 3 kms de large de l alage. Aucune construction. Sable blanc et fin. Eau transparente. Soleil qui monte. Quel pied. Je suis reparti peu apres 10 heures quand les touristes sont arrives ! Sinon j ai aussi fait un ature trekking vers une chute d eau enorme !
Sinon, infos pratiques, l'internet par satelitte coute 2R$ par 10 minutes sur l'ile. On trouve des prato feitos pour 6 à 8 R$. Corrects. Les bières sont aussi plus cheres qu ailleurs. Pour les bateaux vers le continent il y en a en moyenne 2 par jour donc demander bien les horaires. Sachez qu en haute saison pour les weekens l aller retour est à 25 R$ alors qu en semaine ce n est que 10 R$. Attention aussi avec les bus pour Rio (à 2h) et Sampa (à 7h) il n y en a pas tant que ça dans la journée. N hesitez pas à prendre votre billet de bus retour avant de prendre le bateau pour aller sur IG si vous savez deja quand vous en repartirez !
Voilà, voilà, trop bon de repenser à IG,
J y serai du 7 au 10 septembre :-))
Bonjour,
J'ai une question à propos des deux petites rando sur ilha grande: la praia Lopes Mendes et la praia de Dos Rois. Est-il possible d'aller d'abord sur la praia lopes mendes pour ensuite rejoindre la praia de dos Rois pour retourner à travers l'ile jusqu'à Vila Abrao? Je voudrais savoir s'il est possible de faire une boucle ou si c'est impossible. Sur les différentes cartes que je consulte je vois que c'est relativement proche mais je n'ai pas l'impression qu'il y ait de sentier.
De mémoire, il est impossible d'aller à pied de La praia Lopes Mendes à la praia de Dos Rois.
Je te recommanderais de toute façon de faire les randonnées sur deux journées car il y a 4 heures de marche pour chacune.
Pour Lopes Mendes, c'est le fun de quiter le village vers 6 heures pour y arriver à 8 heures et ainsi avoir du temps avant que les bateaux qui amènent les touristes pas loin déversent les vacanciers paresseux, à partir de 10 heures.
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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.
Everything You Need to Know About Argentina’s Currency Exchange Maze (2026 Edition)
Hi fellow travelers,
Packing your bags for Buenos Aires? Watch out—here, money is a science almost as complex as the dance steps in a tango!
As of March 2026, the situation has shifted dramatically: the "Blue" (parallel) rate is now neck-and-neck with the official rate. To save you from losing your hard-earned euros in bureaucratic mazes or "disastrous" exchange rates, I’ve laced up my reporter boots and hit the famous Calle Florida for you.
In my latest video (and the accompanying article), I take you behind the scenes of currency exchange:
Arbolitos and Cuevas: Who are they, and can you still trust them?
The Rate Showdown: Why Banco Nación is currently the worst place for your savings.
Western Union: Why it’s often your best ally right now.
Cash or Card? The little secret to getting an instant 10–15% discount at restaurants or hotels.
The Bill Trap: Why your 500 € notes or stained dollars might stay in your wallet.
Argentina changes fast—*very* fast (by the end of March, today’s advice might already be old news!). So don’t leave without checking the market’s pulse.
