Je pars pour le Chili en octobre pour quasi 4 semaines et j'aimerai avoir votre opinion sur le parcours suivant:
Santiago - 4 jours
Ile de Paques - 5 jours (temps d'avion compris donc +/- 3.5 jours sur place)
Torres del Paine - 6 jours
San Pedro de Atacama & environs - 6 jours
Valparaiso - 2 jours (à la fin du séjour)
les autres jours sont réservés au transit et autres imprévus.
Qu'en pensez-vous?
Sinon dans la série questions:
San Pedro:
* vaut-il mieux être motorisé (4*4) ou les tours organisés sont-ils suffisamment intéressant?
* connaissez vous des agences de location autres que Hertz, Avis.. (website) sur Calama?
* est ce réaliste de faire 3 jours San Pedro et alentours et 3 jours PN de
Lauca? sinon que pensez vous de ces deux endroits, lequel préférez vous?
Torres del Paine:
* Faut-il réserver les refugios pour un trek en octobre ou y a-t-il toujours de la place à cette saison? Cela éviterait d'emmener la tente ;-)
Merci d'avance pour vos conseils/idées.
David
David
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Je n'ai pas de réponse à te donner mais une question à te poser car je pars aussi pour 3 semaines à peu près au Chili entre octobre et novembre. Connais tu un peu le climat au Chili dans les différentes régions durant octobre, novembre?
A mon avis 4 jours à santiago c'est trop. C'est une ville agréable et il y a quelques trucs sympas à voir (quartier bellavista, musée précolombien...) mais bon de là à y passer 4 jours entiers (surtout vu que ton trajet est quand meme assez speed). Valparaiso mérite à mon avis largement 2 jours surtout si tu peux louer une voiture pour te ballader dans les environs qui sont très chouette (notamment certains villages sur la cote).
Sinon le parc lauca est TRES loin de san pedro (je dirais une vingtaine d'heures en bus à confirmer). Je ne connais pas Lauca mais je suis allé à Sajama (juste de l'autre coté de la frontiere) et c'ets mon meilleur souvenir du voyage.
Les environs de San Pedro sont magnifiques mais c'est pénible à la longue d'etre trimballé dans des minibus avec 15 autres personnes d'un coin à un autre au pas de course. Si tu peux louer un 4x4 (parce qu'une voiture normale ne suffit peut-etre aps pour la plupart des endroits à voir) ça doit etre nettement mieux.
est ce que tu as tenu compte ds ton "programme" des temps pour aller d'un point à un autre ? le Chili, c'est très grand et les trajets sont longs (San Pedro / PN Lauca = 24 h environ avec au moins un changement de bus) ...idem pour descendre tout su sud. sinon, vu le prix du billet d'avion pour aller sur l'île de pacques, ça vaut peut être le coup d'en profiter plus (je dis ça, mais j'y suis pas allée😛)
Comme je le disais: "les autres jours sont réservés au transit et autres imprévus."🙂
Je vais privilégier l'avion pour les déplacements car effectivement les distances sont énormes. Et je veux en profiter un max.
Donc pour le Nord ce sera arrivée et départ de Calama (2h de route de San Pedro cela devrait le faire)
Maintenant j'y vois un peu plus claire et je m'interroge pour Valparaiso et Vina del Mar. Faut-il les garder dans ce trip ou rallonger de deux jours l'escapade autour de San Pedro (j'ai finalement décidé de zapper PN Lauca) car plus je lis le LP et plus ça me tente de prolonger? Quand pensez vous?
Sinon parmi vous y a-t-il qq'un qui a effectué ou entendu parlé d'un tour de 4 jours en partant de San Pedro pour aller entre autres au Salar Uyuni en Bolivie? Que comprend il comme lieux visités dans les environs? Si vous avez des sites internets ou des infos je suis preneur 😉
En tout cas merci pour votre aide. A charge de revanche pour un feedback au retour (cf. cuba)!!!
David
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fais une recherche de message avec 'Chili du Nord et Bolivie' comme titre de message et tu trouveras un thread de VeroG, avec des reponses qui devraient t'interesser.
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J'ai l'impression que tu as prévu de faire pas mal de trajets en avion car l'ile de Paques ainsi que la Patagonie on n'y accède pas trop autrement. Alors, moi qui suis allé 3 fois au Chili je peux te le dire, les paysages au Chili sont vraiment magnifiques et les dégradés entre le Nord et le Sud se voient encore mieux en faisant du bus et en s'arrêtant d'étapes en étapes. Rester 2 jours à Valparaiso et 6 jours à San Pedro, par exemple, te prive de la visite du "petit sud" et de la région des lacs, certes assez semblables à l'Europe mais vraiment un paradis si tu aimes la nature ou la randonnée (le coin de Pucon, par exemple, vaut 3 jours avec son volcan, son lac, ses sources thermales et ses deux réserves naturelles). Il y a aussi Chiloé, que je ne connais pas mais dont on dit que c'est une des plus belles regions du Chili.
Moi je pense que trois jours à San Pedro c'est bien; tu fais les excursions principales avec les agences locale qui sont nombreuses et bien organisées. En plus c'est moins fatigant, car si tu y vas en voiture tu vas te fatiguer à conduire sur des distances énormes. D'une façon générale le réseau de bus est vraiment bien organisé, ils sont confortables, bon marché et ils arrivent et partent à l'heure. Prendre des bus de nuit peut être un bon moyen de gagner du temps, les sièges s'inclinent beaucoup et toutes les principales compagnies fournissent oreiller, couverture, et légère collation.
Ensuite tu peux filer au parc national LLauca mais prévois aussi un jour pour Arica.
Si j'étais toi je ferai un truc du genre :
Stgo 2 jours
La Serena 1 jour (6h de bus entre les 2)
Chanaral / parc national Pan de Azucar 1 jour (2e etape sur la route de SAN PEDRO) - là tu as 5h de bus environ
De Chanaral tu prends un bus de nuit pour San Pedro puis 3 jours sur place
Bus de nuit de San Pedro à Arica puis 1 jour dans la ville et tu planifies le Parc Llauca pour les 2 jours qui suivent (les excursions prennent 2 jours le plus souvent)
Retour à Stgo en avion (4h) ou en bus (un peu plus de 24h). Je te le redis, le dégradé de paysages entre Stgo et le désert total suffit, selon moi, à faire oublier la longueur des trajets.
Puis petit tour vers le Sud (Pucon, Valdivia, Chiloé ?) sur 1 semaine environ
Retour a Stgo et avion pour Punta Arenas
Punta -Arenas -> Puerto Natales : 1 jour
Puis 4 jours de rando dans le Parc Torres del Paine ; c'est le parcours classique, le "W". Si tu veux faire le grand tour, cela prend 8 à 9 jours, c'est pour cela que tout le monde fait le parcours de 4 jours
Repos 1 jour à Puerto Natales et retours vers PArenas, cela fait effectivement 6-7 jours pour la Patagonie. Moi j'avais été dans le Parc en janvier, c'est à dire la période de pointe, et j'avais pu réserver les refuges la veille sur place à Puerto Natales (c'était passé juste juste, ils étaient presque pleins). Mais je pense que durant l'intersaison cela ne devrait pas poser de problèmes même sans réserver à lavance. Tu peux emporter une tente au cas où... ils faut dire que les refuges sont chers et que beaucoup dorment sous la tente de toute manière. Mais ils sont super confortables.
On doit arriver un compte.... évidemment, cela voudrait dire ne pas voir l'Ile de Pâques. Mais, bien que je ne connaisse pas, je crois que c'est vraiment très petit et 3, 5 jours sur place me semble beaucoup. Cela dit, je comprends que cela puisse t'attirer tant l'endroit est mythique... à voir quand même car, compte tenu de la distance, cela te prive de plein d'autres merveilles plus proches de Santiago.
Merci ces commentaires.
Effectivement quasi 4 semaines c'est le pied mais pour un voyage au chili je dirai que c'est encore pas assez mais là je ne peux pas plus😉
Je suis bien d'accord que le bus est plus sympa pour voir les changements à une allure plus humaine que l'avion mais les temps de bus sont vraiment énormes dans le coin, même si tu splittes le trajet par des stops.
Pour un premier trip là bas, je pense donc dégrossir avec:
* l'Ile de Paques - tu as raison c'est le mythe qui me fait y aller et pour le temps sur place je suis tributaire des vols de LAN départ mardi et retour le samedi....
* Le classique W, j'ai prévu un peu plus large que le strict nombre de jours en cas d'imprévu pour faire le trajet Punta Arenas - Torres del Paine (vu que je compte prendre le 1er vol arrivant à PA cela me laisse tout l'après midi pour arriver au parc) et si tout se passe bien il doit y avoir moyen de faire une ou deux balades à la journée depuis Administracion en dehors du W.
* Le seul souci est du côté du Nord. Effectivement j'ai prévu 6 jours mais il y a cette idée de faire un tour de 4 jours pour aller voir le Salar d'Uyuni en bolivie + les excursions aux alentours de SPdA (geysers, Vallée de Luna, laguna verde...) donc je sais pas trop car il y a vraiment un maximum de choses à voir, à faire. J'ai aussi lu qu'il y a avait qqes ascensions de volcans depuis San Pedro. Que penses tu de tous ces tours? En as tu fait?
Pour l'anecdote, j'ai trouvé un site (http://www.tezaur.net/photo/chile/index.html)avec de magnifiques photos sur la région de Puerto Montt mais vraiment c'est pas trop possible de tout faire en si peu de temps donc ce sera pour un autre trip dans la region 😎
Une nouvelle fois merci bien pour ces infos.
David
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My partner and I are planning our 3-week trip to Ecuador for the summer of 2027. Yes, we’re getting a head start—we’re planning to visit the Galapagos Islands and want to make the most of our budget.
While researching online, I keep coming across ToutEquateur. Has anyone here used them before?
I’ve seen some interesting prices, especially for Amazon stays and Galapagos cruises, but I’m wondering if it’s worth booking through them or if I could get better deals by contacting lodges or boats directly (though I don’t speak much Spanish).
If you have any firsthand experiences to share, I’d love to hear them.
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.
