Je suis pour le moment à Lima et me prépare pour passer quelques jours (une bonne dizaine normalement) en bateau entre Pucallpa-Iquitos-Yurimaguas... C'est un "voyage" que je n'avais pas prévu au départ et je me renseigne donc comme je peux au niveau des protections contre les moustiques et aussi des traitements anti-malaria. Je ne suis pas du tout avides de ce genre de médicaments (effets contraires entre autres...) et je voulais votre avis. Je reste sur les Rio, sauf arrêts dans les villes de Pucallpa, Iquitos et Yurimaguas mais, normalement, je ne m'enfonce pas plus dans la forêt. Avez-vous en tête un médoc efficace et que je pourrais trouver sur Lima (si c'est vraiment nécessaire)?
Merci beaucoup!!!
PS: vos avis, conseils pour cet itinéraire sont les bienvenus aussi !
Bon deja je te dirais que Pucallpa Yurimaguas ... ça va etre long .... tres long ... deja Yurimaguas Iquitos, soit 2.5 jours c'est beaucoup, mais la tu pars pour au moins 10 jours mas o menos ... et bon, c'est sympa les 1eres heures, encore plus ensuite si tu as la chance de voyager avec les locaux (surtout ne prends pas les cabines privees ¡ enfin, c'est mon avis ¡). Mais au bout de 2 jours ... ben t'as envie d'arriver au plus tot, alors a moins d'avoir de bons bouquins avec toi ... tu vas te faire ch... comme un rat mort
Pour le medoc, j'ai perso utilisede le vitamine B12, en 15 jours d'amazonie seulement 4 piqures sans meme utiliser de repelle ... a toi de voir. Je n'ai pas non plus pris de Quinine mais je gardais a porte de mais mon Malarone au cas ou ... le cas n'est pas arrive Je t'en souhaite autant ¡
salut a toi
pour avoir fait Yurimagua/iquitos et retour l'an passé, je peux te dire qu'on ne s'est jms fait ch..., contrairement a l'autre intervenant !!
2 jours, de bateau plus 1 jour et demi d'attente au port a Yurimaguas, car le bateau n'était pas plein, les vaches n'etaient pas toutes a bord, il n'y avait pas assez d'eau....
4 j de iquitos a yurimaguas, avec une panne de bateau de 5h, une fausse manoeuvre, un bras de riviere "mal encontreusement" emprunté, un arret pour chercher des feuilles (pour faire cuire le poison)etc..
les gens qui montent sans arret pour vendre a manger(suri, lagarto etc...), le gars qui se met a jouer du huayno sur sa guitarre a 4h du matin...les parties de babyfoot avec des noyaux de fruit, les bachages pour cause de pluie torrentielle et toutes les conversations avec les gens et l'équipage du bateau...
On n'a pas vu le temps passé, c'etait un vrai regal, pour les yeux(les oiseaux qui s'envolent, les nuages et les couleurs du ciel et de la riviere, )les papilles(outre que les repas sont fournis avec le billet, tu mange au gres des arrets)le spectacle (les vaches qui ne veulent pas monter, le gars qui decharge une raie immense que nous avons mangée apres avec l'equipage, les palmes tréssées, les gens qui s'affairent, les hamacs suspendus...)
et puis la gentilesse des personnes sur le bateau, surprises qu'on soit là avec eux et pas en avion...
Au depart on voulait faire Pucallpa/iquitos, mais c'est 5/6 j plus 4/5 j Iquitos/yurimaguas (ça prenait un peu trop de temps)
On n'a pas trop ete embeté par les moustiques(i faut eteindre la lumiere la nuit quand tu es dans ton hamac) et n'avons pas utilisé, ni repelente ni moustiquaire
Par contre nous avons pris de la malarone, 2j avant, pdt le sejour et 2 j apres, et n'avons eu aucun effet secondaire
En conclusion et je pense que tu l'as compris, c'est un souvenir et un moment innoubliable de notre sejour!!!
a+, bonne route
Et bien me voilá de retour de cette semaine Pucallpa-Iquitos-Yurimaguas. Et je ne regrette absolument pas! Les deux trajets en bateau (Pucallpa-Iquitos et Iquitos-Yurimaguas) sont tres différents. Le temps sur le bateau est d'environ 3 jours pour chacun mais, vu le monde, le "confort" et la propreté sont tres sommaires sur le premier. C'est tres rock'n'roll, mais á faire á mon avis... Le second, Iquitos-Yurimaguas, est plus cool, moins de monde, meilleure "lancha" (surtout si vous prenez le pont supérieur) et les vues sont plus belles.
Pour des infos plus pratiques, Marysa, n'hésite pas á demander!
salut emele
ravie que cette experience t'ai plue!!
ils allaient bien vite tes bateaux, il me semble que nous aviions mis plus de 3 j pour revenir d'iquitos?
Iquitos-Yurimaguas, c'était même 2 jours et demi. Je ne suis pas marin mais je crois que ça dépend beaucoup du niveau de l'eau.Et comme c'est la saison des pluies...
salut emele
be, c'etait un Bateau Grande Vitesse alors!!!2j1/2 c'est carrement fend la bise
c'est vrai que ca depend de l'eau et de l'age(pas du capitaine) du bateau
on avait une vieille ruine sympathique au demeurant "el edwincito" j'ai pris peur, quand au bout de 2 j, nous avons fait halte pour repare et que je suis descendue a terre.
C'est là que j'ai vu l'état du truc!!!
J'avais fait Pucallpa-Iquitos et ça m'avait couté 80 soles début mars (environ 20€)... Je ne sais pas si les départs se font à jours fixes mais il doit y en avoir tous les 2 ou 3 jours (je suis parti un lundi après-midi). Il est possible de dormir sur le bateau en attendant le jour du départ.
Attention : à Iquitos, il n'y a plus, depuis un an environ, d'avions pour le nord-ouest du pays (Chiclayo...). Même si c'est encore affiché dans toutes les agences de voyage d'Iquitos... Les deux seuls vols sont vers Pucallpa et Lima. Pour rejoindre le nord-ouest depuis Iquitos, il faut donc reprendre un bateau vers Yurimaguas.
Toi qui as fait les 2 trajets (Pucallpa-Iquitos et Iquitos-Yurimaguas), j´aimerais avoir ton avis.
Je compte en effet me rendre a Laeticia via Iquitos et j´hesite entre partir de Pucallpa ou Yurimaguas. J´ai le temps (je me donne au moins 2 semaines pour ce trajet) donc la durée du voyage n´est pas un critere de choix. Par contre, je souhaite m´arreter dans un village sur le chemin histoire de decouvrir la vie locale depuis la berge.
les deux trajets sont très différents (tout dépend du bateau sur lequel tu tombes aussi). comme je l'ai dit dans un message précédent, si tu préfères être avec la population locale, sur un bateau au confort (très) sommaire, je te conseille de partir de Pucallpa. Il y a énormément de monde (du moins au début, le bateau se vide petit à petit) mais c'est une expérience assez sympa et marquante.
Depuis Yurimaguas, il y a un bateau plus confortable (si tu prends le pont supérieur, tu seras à l'aise) et les vues sont plus belles parce que les berges sont plus proches. C'est très différent, plus luxueux...
Bref, les deux sont assez complémentaires je trouve...
Pour s'arrêter en chemin, je ne peux pas te conseiller, vu que je n'ai pas quitté le bateau.
J'espère que j'ai pu t'aider un peu dans ta décision. Quelle qu'elle soit, tu ne regretteras pas...
Merci Emele pour ta reponse. Cela confirme mon choix : je vais partir de Pucallpa, car plus que le confort, c´est vraiment les rencontres avec les locaux que je recherche.
J´ai d´ailleurs decide de passer quelques jours a Puerto bernudez avant de rejoindre Pucallpa (cela ne simplifie pas le trajet ;-) ).
Une question : sur le forum, pas mal de gens soulignent le probleme de la securite des bagages sur le bateau et qu´il ne faudrait pas les quitter des yeux ! Comment avais-tu fait ? (si c´est reellement un probleme).
En effet, la sécurité des bagages peut poser problème. Sans être parano, mieux vaut prendre ses précautions.
J'avais prévu un deuxième hamac que j'avais accroché à côté/au dessus de celui dans lequel je dormais. J'ai mis mon sac dedans et fais quelques noeuds... ça devrait suffire et de toute façon, tu ne peux pas vraiment faire plus. Les vols ont souvent lieu aux arrêts, quand les gens descendent (la nuit principalement). Donc ne rien laisser traîner et puis tu sympatiseras sans doute avec quelques personnes de confiance qui surveilleront ton sac quand tu voudras aller te promener...
Un dernier conseil, essaye d'installer tes hamacs assez tôt avant le départ et l'arrivée des gens. Les places sont comptées et deux hamacs pour une personne, ça devient difficile si le bateau est déjà bien rempli...
I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
I wanted to know about the regulations regarding Ventolin (Salbutamol) in Japan—is it considered a drug? Can I bring my inhaler with me, or do I need to buy a similar product in Japan?
I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
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We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
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Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
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I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
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Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
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Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
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I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
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For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
Thanks for helping me with my search (Turkey, Spain, Romania???)
Can you tell me if you're satisfied with the services provided by Dentist Miguel at Club Amigo in Holguin? I'd like to go there in mid-December. Is it worth the trip to get dental prosthetics done?
Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec
Hello,
I’m looking for a dentist who can do a full lower-arch implant with a complete prosthesis. I’m in Quebec and available to travel to Cuba. Need full contact details. Thanks everyone!
My current plan is to get my teeth treated in Cuba, especially for dental implants.
Has anyone here had experience and could refer me to a good, affordable dentist?
I’d really appreciate it if you could give me an idea of the price for one implant, since I need at least 6 done.
Thanks so much!
