je pars le 1er septembre pour faire un voyage de six mois en Amerique Latine!
j'arrive au Costa Rica, je passe par le panama et j'aimerai ensuite rejoindre le Perou en bateau si c'est possible.
L'avion est trop cher et le bus on me le decri comme trop risqué... existe t'il des compagnies maritime qui assure une liaison panama/perou??
et autre sujet... la securité:
ca fait plusieur mois que je prepare mon voyage, toute contente, mais depuis quelque temps j'ai plein de mauvais recit de voyages dans ce secteur, il y a même un bolivien qui me deconseil vivement d'y aller en ce moment notament au perou... il me parle de gang armé, je doi dire que je commence a psycoté! surtout quand on regarde les mises en garde du site diplomatique francais où ils decrivent pas mal d'attaque a main armé d'enlevement etc... je dois dire que, de toute contente je passe a un peu flippé... on sera un couple de jeune de 24 ans blond aux yeux bleu avec des gros sac sur le dos, dans le genre touriste on peu pas mieu faire!
Je voulais prendre le bus du panama au perou mais on me parle de cas de faux douanier raketteur, on me di qu'il faut eviter de passer par la colombie... bref je sait plus trop quoi penser!
vos voyages se sont-t'ils bien passés? pas trop de violence? je voudrai juste qu'on me rassure un peu pour ne pas etre parano et me gaché mon voyage toute seule!
Bonjour,
Quand un Bolivien te déconseille d'aller au Pérou, il ne faut pas en tenir compte😄. Il y a une vieille rancœur entre la Bolivie et le Pérou et, que se soit les Péruviens ou les Boliviens, leurs avis sont très souvent orientés.
Pour ce qui est du site du ministère des affaires étrangères, il est bien souvent alarmant. Il ne faut pas perdre de vue qu'il recense les problèmes, uniquement. Mais, pour un voyage gâche par un braquage, combien de beaux voyages? Pas de problème, le Pérou et la Bolivie sont des pays sûrs pour voyager. Il faut juste du bon sens, comme dans beaucoup d'endroits sur cette planète.
Pour tes autres interrogations, j'ai répondu à ton message privé.
A+
Récemment, au Perou, j'ai rencontre une touriste britannique, et puis elle m'a dit d'être surprise de trouver un pays plutôt calme par rapport a ce qu'elle avait lu ou entendu dire.
Parfois vaux mieux pas trop chercher des informations du type "la sécurité au Pérou..." ou ailleurs, car après quelques lectures on va paniquer et préférer rester cloîtré chez soi.....
La diferencia entre un loco y yo, es que el loco esta loco, y yo no estoy loco...
Oui bien sur mais c'est quand même bien de se renseigner un peu pour savoir où on va et comme j'avais eu des retour de voyage pas super, je voulais en avoir d'autre plus positif, et c'est fait! me voila donc regonflé a bloc et j'ai hâte d'y être!
en tout cas je ne vais plus sur le site des affaires etrengeres!
merci
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Je ne vois pas comment vous pourriez aller du Panama au Pérou en bus étant donné qu'il n'y a pas de route entre le Panama et la Colombie.
Le plus simple est de prendre un avion de Panama à Cartagena ou Barranquilla et de continuer par la route.
Aucun service de bateaux de passagers entre le Panama et le Pérou
si tu tiens compte des mises en gardes des sites diplomatiques, tu ne vas plus nulle part... 🤪
j'ai voyagé un mois à travers la Colombie et non seulement je n'ai eu aucun problème, mais c'est un pays que je te recommande même vivement de visiter. Sans sortir des sentiers battus bien sûr, mais c'est un pays magnifique et ses habitants sont super aimables et hyper accueillants. ça serait dommage de rater cela.
si tu jettes un oeil sur VF, les commentaires des gens qui sont allés en Colombie sont tous positifs !
de Panama à la Colombie, tu peux soit prendre un vol soit faire la traversée en voilier, 5 jours. Je ne l'ai pas fait, mais j'ai rencontrés des gens qui l'avaient fait et qui étaient super contents, une grande expérience.
les bus fonctionnent très bien en Colombie, de là tu peux descendre en Equateur, très beau pays également et poursuivre ton chemin vers le Pérou.
oui je pense que je vais attendre d'être au panama pour voir, le voilier ca serai genial! sinon je trouverai une solution sur place. merci tout le monde pour vos réponses!
a bientôt!
Ce voilier est-il une ligne "reguliere" si l'on peut dire ? Quelqu'un connait les caracteristiques du voyage : nombre de passagers, prix, conditions de voyage, duree ?
Pas de probleme pour moi si c'est tres sommaire, enfin bon pas quand meme pas dans la soute sur une planche quand meme, encore que avec un matelas mousse... 😉
Je suis bien d'accord a propos des avis officiels. Ces gens sont extremement frileux et ont toujours peur qu'ils se se passe passe quelque chose ou ils sont qui interromprait leur sieste ou leurs aperitifs-parties.
Quant a la route Panama-Perou, bien sur qu'elle existe. Sa disparition est inconcevable. Le pays est d'autant plus sur que le gouvernement peruvien vient de signer un accord avec les indiens renoncant a son projet d'expropriation de terres.
En fait mon probleme en ce moment c'est :
- faire Perou-Panama en voilier pour la rarete du genre de voyage
ou
- faire la route jusqu'au Mexique, ma destination finale avant le retout en France.
Ca me ferait sauter l'Equateur et la Colombie... Bien sur, beaucoup vont dire que c'est imaginable, mais il faut faire un choix. J'y suis alle mais c'etait il y a trente ans (j'en ai 58).
"Quant a la route Panama-Perou, bien sur qu'elle existe. Sa disparition est inconcevable. Le pays est d'autant plus sur que le gouvernement peruvien vient de signer un accord avec les indiens renoncant a son projet d'expropriation de terres"
Je pense que tu mélanges un peu tout. Le problème avec les populations amazoniennes au Pérou n'a rien à voir avec une histoire de route.
De plus, il n'y a pas de route pour passer du Panama à la Colombie. Le seul moyen c'est par voie aérienne ou maritime.
Une fois en Colombie, tu peux te rendre sans problème au Pérou par la route via l'Equateur.
"faire Perou-Panama en voilier pour la rarete du genre de voyage"
Tu ne peux pas faire Pérou-Panama en voilier. Tu peux faire Colombie-Panama. Du Pérou, tu te rends en Colombie par la route ou en avion si tu veux. Une fois au Panama, tu peux aussi remonter sans problème par la route jusqu'au Mexique.
Mais, encore une fois, il n'y a pas de route entre la Colombie et le Panama.
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de Panama à la Colombie, tu peux soit prendre un vol soit faire la traversée en voilier, 5 jours. Je ne l'ai pas fait, mais j'ai rencontrés des gens qui l'avaient fait et qui étaient super contents, une grande expérience.
I y a des ferrys pour faire passer voitures et gens a pieds, d'un bord a l'autre du canal e tmeme des mini-croiseres passant par toutes les ecluses...
ll se peut aussi qu'il y ait un bateau de Panama a Carthagene.
En fait j'envisage toutes les options. Avion, voilier, route etc... Je verrai bien sur place mais c'est interessant de voir les possibilites et comment elles peuvent se concretiser le cas echeant.
Ce message ayant été écrit il y a trois ans, je voulais savoir si tu avais trouvé une solution pour faire cette traversée panama- pérou en bateau? Je recherche ce genre de solution pour me rendre du mexique au chili en bateau en décembre ou janvier prochain (2012 2013..), et donc j'envisage toutes les solutions, dont pourquoi pas panama pérou...
Merci de ta réponse si ce message te parvient!
Ce message ayant été écrit il y a trois ans, je voulais savoir si tu avais trouvé une solution pour faire cette traversée panama- pérou en bateau? Je recherche ce genre de solution pour me rendre du mexique au chili en bateau en décembre ou janvier prochain (2012 2013..), et donc j'envisage toutes les solutions, dont pourquoi pas panama pérou...
Merci de ta réponse si ce message te parvient!
Bonjour
Je suis arrivé à Bogota et je suis descendu petit à petit vers le Pérou peine trois semaines car ce n'était pas ma destination finale. Bogota... (avis strictement personnel)
PS presque hors-sujet mais il nous concerne TOUS : attention : pour tous ceux qui projettent de passer la frontière Equateur-Pérou par un bus de nuit et d'arriver au petit matin endormi à Piuja. FAITES ATTENTION AUX VOLEURS A LA TIRE !
Vous êtes sur le bord du trottoir car il n'y a pas de grande gare routière et PATATRAC LE GARS PASSE EN COURANT.
Ayez toujours tout dans une pochette sous vos vêtements. Dans mon cas c'était temporairemnt dans la poche..... Et pas un de ces c...s de taxis n'a voulu me conduire à l'hôtel alors qu'ils mendiaent pour que je parte avec eux. Je pense en fait qu'ils sont complices :
L'un vous occupe et l’autre n'a plus qu'à passer.
Ayez donc toujours 200/300 dollars a part pour pouvoir survivre en attendant que l’argent arrive ou votre carte à Lima. Vous pouvez faire envoyer votre carte par DHL
Mais vous pouvez aussi contacter un proche par mail pour qu'il vous enoie presque immeditement un secours par Western Union
Declaration de police facile a faire. Elle est d'ailleurs sur mon blog du voyage au Perou, c'est toujours ca...ahahaah
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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.
