Hola les sud-américanos,
Ma fiancée et moi même avons fraichement débarqués sur le continent, en Guyane, il y a 2 mois.
Initialement nous avions prévu, pour début 2020, de se faire un road-trip rando et faune au Costa Rica mais avec notre déménagement surprise à Cayenne on s'est finalement dit que ça risquait d’être un petit peu redondant avec la Guyane (Foret tropicale, jaguar, perroquets tout ça tout ça...).
D'où l'Argentine ! 😉 Enfin plus précisément la Patagonie.
Nous projetons donc de partir 3 semaines en Argentine entre Février et mi-Mars.
L'idée serait de faire un road-trip de 2 semaines et demi en Patagonie, en van si possible, et de finir par un aller-retour de 2-3 jours aux chute d’Iguaçu.
Le mieux semble d'arriver à El Calafate, d'y louer un van et faire une boucle avec El Chalten, si possible Torres del paine, puis descendre sur la terre de feu et Ushuaïa.
Je voulais rapidement voir avec ceux qui ont déjà visité cette région, si ça semble réalisable ? Est-ce que vous avez des loueurs de vans à conseiller ou autres conseils en tout genre ?
Je suis en train de lire les carnets... 😉
Merci pour votre aide ! 🙂
Bonjour,
Il n'est jamais trop tard pour rendre compte de son voyage. Le confinement me laisse enfin du temps pour le faire.
Je suis parti le 17 août 2017 et je suis rentré le 7 février 2018. Entre temps, je suis allé en Argentine par cargo puis une fois sur ce continent, j'ai visité l'Uruguay, l'Argentine et le Chili.
Durant tout ce voyage, j'ai tenu un carnet journalier.
Je me propose de vous le livrer.
Bonjour
Je passe bientôt 2 nuits à Iguazu (côté argentin) et j'aurai souhaité des tuyaux ou suggestions pour des hôtels pas chers, de préférence près du centre ou même très peu chers. Merci à l'avance
PS : pour des hôtels pas chers à Buenos Aires la calle Peru c'est le must absolu et proche du centre. Par exemple 1100 pesos à l'hôtel Casino, petit-déjeuner compris. Un peu bruyant les matins de fin de semaine
Je passe bientôt 2 nuits à Iguazu (côté argentin) et j'aurai souhaité des tuyaux ou suggestions pour des hôtels pas chers, de préférence près du centre ou même très peu chers. Merci à l'avance
PS : pour des hôtels pas chers à Buenos Aires la calle Peru c'est le must absolu et proche du centre. Par exemple 1100 pesos à l'hôtel Casino, petit-déjeuner compris. Un peu bruyant les matins de fin de semaine
Hi everyone,
Next April, I’m planning a trip (the 1st) to Brazil. I’ll have 12 days there (not counting the 13th day for the return). I’ll arrive on 22/04 in the early evening in Rio de Janeiro. The return flight is from São Paulo on 04/05 in the afternoon. I know 12 days is very little for such a big country, which is why I’ll focus on a relatively small area: the southeast (though "small" is relative!). I’ve started mapping out the main stops for my trip, which would be: - Rio de Janeiro: 4 to 5 days? - Ilha Grande and maybe Paraty: 2 to 3 days - Iguazu Falls: Brazilian and Argentinian sides: 2 days - São Paulo: 1 to 2 days
What do you think? Is this reasonable? There are about 250/260 km between Rio and Paraty. I’d like to make the trip by rental car. What do you think? A car is definitely much more practical and faster than the bus. 12/13 days is short—I can’t afford to lose too much time in transit. To get to Ilha Grande, I understand there’s a ferry that shuttles between the mainland and the island. From which city can you take the ferry? Mangaratiba? Conceição de Jacareí? Angra dos Reis? If I arrive by rental car, where can I park it? I think cars are banned on the island, right? That’s where I’m at with my planning. So many questions! 😕 A big thank you to anyone who takes the time to read my post and shares their valuable tips! 🙂
Next April, I’m planning a trip (the 1st) to Brazil. I’ll have 12 days there (not counting the 13th day for the return). I’ll arrive on 22/04 in the early evening in Rio de Janeiro. The return flight is from São Paulo on 04/05 in the afternoon. I know 12 days is very little for such a big country, which is why I’ll focus on a relatively small area: the southeast (though "small" is relative!). I’ve started mapping out the main stops for my trip, which would be: - Rio de Janeiro: 4 to 5 days? - Ilha Grande and maybe Paraty: 2 to 3 days - Iguazu Falls: Brazilian and Argentinian sides: 2 days - São Paulo: 1 to 2 days
What do you think? Is this reasonable? There are about 250/260 km between Rio and Paraty. I’d like to make the trip by rental car. What do you think? A car is definitely much more practical and faster than the bus. 12/13 days is short—I can’t afford to lose too much time in transit. To get to Ilha Grande, I understand there’s a ferry that shuttles between the mainland and the island. From which city can you take the ferry? Mangaratiba? Conceição de Jacareí? Angra dos Reis? If I arrive by rental car, where can I park it? I think cars are banned on the island, right? That’s where I’m at with my planning. So many questions! 😕 A big thank you to anyone who takes the time to read my post and shares their valuable tips! 🙂
Bonjour,
Mon vol international atterrit à Foz de Iguazu, donc au Brésil
Et je souhaite rejoindre mon hôtel réservé côté Argentine , à Puerto Iguazu.
Qui saurait s'il est facile de trouver un taxi et à quel prix.
Je ne souhaite pas prendre le bus.
Si vous avez des tuyaux, je suis, bien sur, intéressée Merci d'avance
Si vous avez des tuyaux, je suis, bien sur, intéressée Merci d'avance
Hi everyone,
I’d love to get your thoughts on the itinerary we’re planning for this summer (August) with our three older teens. We’ve booked our round-trip flight from Lyon to Rio. Originally, we were thinking of heading down to Paraty / Ilha Grande... but after checking, the water temperature seems a bit too cool, so we’d prefer to go to Bahia state for a bit more warmth. Our interests: discovering the people and cities, enjoying the beach and relaxation, a few short hikes, etc.
What do you think of this itinerary? Too much time lost in transit?
Day Stop J1 Flight J2 Early morning arrival in Rio J3 Rio J4 Rio J5 Rio J6 Flight to Foz do Iguaçu J7 Foz do Iguaçu J8 Foz do Iguaçu J9 Flight to Salvador J10 Salvador J11 Salvador J12 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J13 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J14 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J15 Ilha de Boipeba J16 Ilha de Boipeba J17 Ilha de Boipeba J18 Ilha de Boipeba to Salvador J19 Salvador to Rio J20 Flight J21 Arrival in France Thanks so much for your help!!!! Flo
I’d love to get your thoughts on the itinerary we’re planning for this summer (August) with our three older teens. We’ve booked our round-trip flight from Lyon to Rio. Originally, we were thinking of heading down to Paraty / Ilha Grande... but after checking, the water temperature seems a bit too cool, so we’d prefer to go to Bahia state for a bit more warmth. Our interests: discovering the people and cities, enjoying the beach and relaxation, a few short hikes, etc.
What do you think of this itinerary? Too much time lost in transit?
Day Stop J1 Flight J2 Early morning arrival in Rio J3 Rio J4 Rio J5 Rio J6 Flight to Foz do Iguaçu J7 Foz do Iguaçu J8 Foz do Iguaçu J9 Flight to Salvador J10 Salvador J11 Salvador J12 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J13 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J14 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J15 Ilha de Boipeba J16 Ilha de Boipeba J17 Ilha de Boipeba J18 Ilha de Boipeba to Salvador J19 Salvador to Rio J20 Flight J21 Arrival in France Thanks so much for your help!!!! Flo
Hi everyone,
I’m planning my trip to Brazil in March 2025 (finally!) and I’d love to hear your thoughts on Ilha Grande and Paraty. We’ll be arriving from Rio and departing from Paraty (heading to São Paulo). How can we best organize these transfers—can we book the different transports on the spot? How much time is ideal to stay in these two places to enjoy them without doing long hikes? Do you have an estimated budget? Thanks for your feedback! Dominique
I’m planning my trip to Brazil in March 2025 (finally!) and I’d love to hear your thoughts on Ilha Grande and Paraty. We’ll be arriving from Rio and departing from Paraty (heading to São Paulo). How can we best organize these transfers—can we book the different transports on the spot? How much time is ideal to stay in these two places to enjoy them without doing long hikes? Do you have an estimated budget? Thanks for your feedback! Dominique
Bonjour,
Je m'apprête à acheter mon billet d'avion pour l'Argentine et le premier jet imaginé donne ceci:
Arrivée Mendoza 1 nuit prise en charge du véhicule Uspallata 2 nuits (aconcagua) Barreal 2 nuits Villa union 2 nuits (Laguna brava) Sur la route 40 vers le nord (chilecito ?) 1 nuit Cafayate 2 nuits Cachi 1 nuit San antonio de Los cobres 1 nuit Humahuaca 1 nuit Pumamarca 1 nuit Salta 2 nuits Tafi del valle 2 nuits La Rioja 1 nuit Villa san Agustín via ischigualasto 1 nuit Mendoza retour du véhicule 1 nuit
Avion pour iguacu 2 nuits côté argentin 1 nuit côté brésilien Retour
Le parcours se tient il ? Pas d'étapes avec trop d heures de conduite ? Réalisable en hiver partout ? ( fin juin- juillet) Possible en citadine ?
Si vous avez des suggestions d'itinéraires bis, d'améliorations, de logements, elles sont les bienvenues!😉
Je reviendrai ultérieurement sur le côté finances, l argentine semblant devenue bien allergique à la si facile d utilisation carte bancaire...
Merci 🙂
Je m'apprête à acheter mon billet d'avion pour l'Argentine et le premier jet imaginé donne ceci:
Arrivée Mendoza 1 nuit prise en charge du véhicule Uspallata 2 nuits (aconcagua) Barreal 2 nuits Villa union 2 nuits (Laguna brava) Sur la route 40 vers le nord (chilecito ?) 1 nuit Cafayate 2 nuits Cachi 1 nuit San antonio de Los cobres 1 nuit Humahuaca 1 nuit Pumamarca 1 nuit Salta 2 nuits Tafi del valle 2 nuits La Rioja 1 nuit Villa san Agustín via ischigualasto 1 nuit Mendoza retour du véhicule 1 nuit
Avion pour iguacu 2 nuits côté argentin 1 nuit côté brésilien Retour
Le parcours se tient il ? Pas d'étapes avec trop d heures de conduite ? Réalisable en hiver partout ? ( fin juin- juillet) Possible en citadine ?
Si vous avez des suggestions d'itinéraires bis, d'améliorations, de logements, elles sont les bienvenues!😉
Je reviendrai ultérieurement sur le côté finances, l argentine semblant devenue bien allergique à la si facile d utilisation carte bancaire...
Merci 🙂
Bonsoir,
Où changer à Puerto Iguazu ? Et suis aussi preneur des derniers tuyaux sur le coin ( hôtel, restau, attraction....)
Merci.
Hi everyone! I’m looking for accommodation in these three destinations, with a budget of 100 € per person max including breakfast. I’d prefer places by the water for the first two spots and somewhere halfway between the main sights for Iguazu. Could you help me out? Thanks! 😊
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Brazil in October and decided to go through an agency to organize our itinerary. I asked two agencies to put together a circuit with transfers, hotels, organized visits, and one domestic flight. I don’t speak Spanish or Portuguese. 6 nights in Rio 3 nights on Ilha Grande 3 nights in Paraty Domestic flight to Salvador for 3 nights 3 nights in Morro de São Paulo 1 night in Salvador before flying back to France. For this itinerary, I’m going with Tourlane, but I’m still waiting on the second quote from Comptoir des Voyages. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the itinerary and especially on these agencies—thanks for any feedback! 😊
I’m planning a trip to Brazil in October and decided to go through an agency to organize our itinerary. I asked two agencies to put together a circuit with transfers, hotels, organized visits, and one domestic flight. I don’t speak Spanish or Portuguese. 6 nights in Rio 3 nights on Ilha Grande 3 nights in Paraty Domestic flight to Salvador for 3 nights 3 nights in Morro de São Paulo 1 night in Salvador before flying back to France. For this itinerary, I’m going with Tourlane, but I’m still waiting on the second quote from Comptoir des Voyages. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the itinerary and especially on these agencies—thanks for any feedback! 😊
Bonjour à tous,
je peaufine mon voyage (fin Octobre) et j'ai besoin de vos lumières.
Tout d'abord, le permis de conduire international est il nécessaire pour louer une voiture. J'ai lu qu'un permis en lettres latines (donc le Français) était suffisant ?
Ensuite une question qui taraude j'en suis sur tous les nouveaux voyageurs vers l'Argentine. L'argent ! Voilà, j'ai réservé mes vols intérieurs. Mon hôtel à l'arrivée et au départ à B.A et aussi mon hôtel à Salta et Iguazu. J'estime avoir besoin de 1300€ pour le reste (je pense être pas loin de la vérité), les autres nuits, les restos, les casses croutes, l'essence, les visites... Comment feriez vous pour gérer cet argent. Je sais que je peux faire un change à Ezeiza dans le hall au Banco de la Nation. Si je change tout, au cour actuel cela représente une montagne de billets de 100 pesos ( plus de 80000). Pas facile à transporter tout ça. Quels sont vos conseils et retour d'expérience. Merci...
Ensuite une question qui taraude j'en suis sur tous les nouveaux voyageurs vers l'Argentine. L'argent ! Voilà, j'ai réservé mes vols intérieurs. Mon hôtel à l'arrivée et au départ à B.A et aussi mon hôtel à Salta et Iguazu. J'estime avoir besoin de 1300€ pour le reste (je pense être pas loin de la vérité), les autres nuits, les restos, les casses croutes, l'essence, les visites... Comment feriez vous pour gérer cet argent. Je sais que je peux faire un change à Ezeiza dans le hall au Banco de la Nation. Si je change tout, au cour actuel cela représente une montagne de billets de 100 pesos ( plus de 80000). Pas facile à transporter tout ça. Quels sont vos conseils et retour d'expérience. Merci...
Hi there, we're heading to Antarctica in February for the trip of a lifetime!
After spending 3 weeks on the boat, we'd love some advice on how to extend our trip.
We were thinking of staying in Buenos Aires, which we’ll have visited on the way there.
So we’re considering exploring the areas around the capital. Any ideas for a week of discoveries?
Thanks so much for your input!
Hello,
How good it feels to be back on this forum!!!!
Today, we started looking into traveling in April 2026, either to Chile or Argentina. It’s our first trip to South America. I’ve only been to French Guiana once, about ten years ago, for the space center. In recent years, we’ve usually gone to Asia during the spring holidays.
Based on the flight tickets I’ve found, two arrival and departure options are available: - Arriving in Buenos Aires and departing from Salvador de Bahia. - Arriving in Santiago, Chile, and still departing from Salvador de Bahia.
We’re considering flying business class on the outbound flight so we arrive a bit more rested. The travel class might influence our choice between itinerary A or B.
We’d like to spend two days at Iguazu Falls (both the Argentine and Brazilian sides), which explains the departure from Brazil.
Initially, we thought about arriving in Buenos Aires and staying in Argentina before heading to Iguazu. However, the itinerary forces us to go back through Buenos Aires.
We love nature. The El Calafate region seems to offer beautiful, easily accessible landscapes. Maybe there’s another area we should prioritize.
Here are two itineraries—what do you think? I know it’s short, but we can’t add any more days. We’ll have to make it work.
Option A: D1(Sat): Flight from France to Buenos Aires – arrival at 9:55 PM. D2(Sun): Visit Buenos Aires D3(Mon): Visit Buenos Aires. D4(Tue): Flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate – 3.5-hour flight – arrival around midday. D4(Tue) – until D11(Tue) – visit the El Calafate region: El Calafate / 121km / El Chaltén / 12km / Mount Fitz Roy / 4km / Cerro Torre Mountain / 132km / Perito Moreno Glacier / 57km / El Calafate. D11(Tue): Flight to Buenos Aires D12(Wed): Morning flight to Iguazu (Argentine side) – flight at 6:40 AM or 8:10 AM – 2-hour flight. D13(Thu): Half-day on the Brazilian side – flight around 7:00 PM to Salvador de Bahia. D14(Fri): Visit Salvador de Bahia (downtown) D15(Sat): Morning visit + midday departure for the airport – flight at 5:45 PM from Salvador de Bahia D16(Sun): Arrival in France.
This itinerary forces us to pass through Buenos Aires twice.
Option B: D0(Fri): Flight from France to Santiago, Chile – departure at 11:20 PM from CDG. D1(Sat): Arrival at 7:45 AM in Santiago, Chile – hotel + city visit. D2(Sun): Visit Santiago, Chile D3(Mon): Departure for Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, or El Calafate – to be decided. There’s about a 3-hour flight. We need to check the drop-off fees if we pick up the car in Chile and return it in Argentina – see ADEL RENT A CAR. D3(Mon) – until D10(Mon) – visit the El Calafate region: El Calafate / 121km / El Chaltén / 12km / Mount Fitz Roy / 4km / Cerro Torre Mountain / 132km / Perito Moreno Glacier / 57km / El Calafate. D10(Mon): 3.5-hour flight + visit Buenos Aires. D11(Tue): Visit Buenos Aires D12(Wed): Morning flight to Iguazu (Argentine side) – flight at 6:40 AM or 8:10 AM – 2-hour flight. D13(Thu): Half-day on the Brazilian side – flight around 7:00 PM to Salvador de Bahia. D14(Fri): Visit Salvador de Bahia (downtown) D15(Sat): Morning visit + midday departure for the airport – flight at 5:45 PM from Salvador de Bahia D16(Sun): Arrival in France.
The end of the itinerary is the same. This option avoids passing through Buenos Aires twice. Thanks for your feedback.
Today, we started looking into traveling in April 2026, either to Chile or Argentina. It’s our first trip to South America. I’ve only been to French Guiana once, about ten years ago, for the space center. In recent years, we’ve usually gone to Asia during the spring holidays.
Based on the flight tickets I’ve found, two arrival and departure options are available: - Arriving in Buenos Aires and departing from Salvador de Bahia. - Arriving in Santiago, Chile, and still departing from Salvador de Bahia.
We’re considering flying business class on the outbound flight so we arrive a bit more rested. The travel class might influence our choice between itinerary A or B.
We’d like to spend two days at Iguazu Falls (both the Argentine and Brazilian sides), which explains the departure from Brazil.
Initially, we thought about arriving in Buenos Aires and staying in Argentina before heading to Iguazu. However, the itinerary forces us to go back through Buenos Aires.
We love nature. The El Calafate region seems to offer beautiful, easily accessible landscapes. Maybe there’s another area we should prioritize.
Here are two itineraries—what do you think? I know it’s short, but we can’t add any more days. We’ll have to make it work.
Option A: D1(Sat): Flight from France to Buenos Aires – arrival at 9:55 PM. D2(Sun): Visit Buenos Aires D3(Mon): Visit Buenos Aires. D4(Tue): Flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate – 3.5-hour flight – arrival around midday. D4(Tue) – until D11(Tue) – visit the El Calafate region: El Calafate / 121km / El Chaltén / 12km / Mount Fitz Roy / 4km / Cerro Torre Mountain / 132km / Perito Moreno Glacier / 57km / El Calafate. D11(Tue): Flight to Buenos Aires D12(Wed): Morning flight to Iguazu (Argentine side) – flight at 6:40 AM or 8:10 AM – 2-hour flight. D13(Thu): Half-day on the Brazilian side – flight around 7:00 PM to Salvador de Bahia. D14(Fri): Visit Salvador de Bahia (downtown) D15(Sat): Morning visit + midday departure for the airport – flight at 5:45 PM from Salvador de Bahia D16(Sun): Arrival in France.
This itinerary forces us to pass through Buenos Aires twice.
Option B: D0(Fri): Flight from France to Santiago, Chile – departure at 11:20 PM from CDG. D1(Sat): Arrival at 7:45 AM in Santiago, Chile – hotel + city visit. D2(Sun): Visit Santiago, Chile D3(Mon): Departure for Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, or El Calafate – to be decided. There’s about a 3-hour flight. We need to check the drop-off fees if we pick up the car in Chile and return it in Argentina – see ADEL RENT A CAR. D3(Mon) – until D10(Mon) – visit the El Calafate region: El Calafate / 121km / El Chaltén / 12km / Mount Fitz Roy / 4km / Cerro Torre Mountain / 132km / Perito Moreno Glacier / 57km / El Calafate. D10(Mon): 3.5-hour flight + visit Buenos Aires. D11(Tue): Visit Buenos Aires D12(Wed): Morning flight to Iguazu (Argentine side) – flight at 6:40 AM or 8:10 AM – 2-hour flight. D13(Thu): Half-day on the Brazilian side – flight around 7:00 PM to Salvador de Bahia. D14(Fri): Visit Salvador de Bahia (downtown) D15(Sat): Morning visit + midday departure for the airport – flight at 5:45 PM from Salvador de Bahia D16(Sun): Arrival in France.
The end of the itinerary is the same. This option avoids passing through Buenos Aires twice. Thanks for your feedback.
Bonjour,
je voudrais savoir si les hôtels appliquent la tva de 21% ou bien facturent en hors taxes pour les touristes étrangers. Nous partons fin novembre pour 3 semaines.
merci
Bonjour
Nous sommes 4 (2 adultes et 2 enfants 11 et 13 ans)
Nous arrivons le 18 octobre et repartons le 31
Nous savons que cela fait court pour un si grand pays donc nous irons à l essentiel, prendrons des vols intérieurs, peut être reviendrons nous dans quelques années plus longtemps!
Nous pensons consacrer notre temps à la découverte de Buenos Aires, les chutes d iguazu des 2 cotés puis la Patagonie avec des stops à El Calafate et el chalten pour la découverte d’un perito Moreno et quelques balades.
Vos premiers retours et conseils nous seraient bien utiles !
Si vous avez des incontournables et des bons plans (activités , logements), on vous remercie d avance !
Bonjour
Quelle serait la meilleure solution qualité (lire rapide) -économique pour aller de Buenos Aires à El Calafate ? Je viens de voir cela (lien ci-dessous) qui en fin de compte ne donne pas une solution intéressante si le prix du vol peut monter jusqu'à 700 euros (aller simple j'imagine).
https://www.rome2rio.com/fr/map/Buenos-Aires-Chico/El-Calafate
Si je vais à El Calafate le 8 décembre est-il nécessaire de réserver l’hôtel avant ? Lequel conseillez-vous qui aurait du chauffage ? 😉
Merci
Quelle serait la meilleure solution qualité (lire rapide) -économique pour aller de Buenos Aires à El Calafate ? Je viens de voir cela (lien ci-dessous) qui en fin de compte ne donne pas une solution intéressante si le prix du vol peut monter jusqu'à 700 euros (aller simple j'imagine).
https://www.rome2rio.com/fr/map/Buenos-Aires-Chico/El-Calafate
Si je vais à El Calafate le 8 décembre est-il nécessaire de réserver l’hôtel avant ? Lequel conseillez-vous qui aurait du chauffage ? 😉
Merci
Bonjour qui peut me dire , comment réserver la soirée du nelle an sur windsor lem copacabana su le rustoff??
Hello,
We’re arriving at Rio Galeão on October 10th at 4:40 PM. We’ve booked a hotel near Ipanema.
I’ve seen there are several options to get to Ipanema—bus plus metro, taxis—but I haven’t found any shuttle bus. Could you tell me if one exists and, if so, where to catch it at the airport?
Thanks in advance
Voilà j'ai un peu plus potassé en détail notre itinéraire :
22/11 : Nice – Zurich – Buenos Aires
23/11 : arrivée à Buenos Aires vers 9h
Installation à l’hôtel
Teatro Colon, palacio Barolo, congreso, mural d’Evita Peron, café Tortoni, casa de la cultura, avenida 9 de julio, Obelisco, plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, catedral, micro centro, calle Florida et ses danseurs de tango, Pizzeria Guerrin l’une des meilleures pizzas sur Avenida Corrientes
Nuit au Novotel
24/11 : La Boca, Caminito, San Telmo, Puerto Madero, puente de la mujer, reserve ecologique
Nuit au Novotel
25/11 : sinagogue tour des anglais batiment kavanagh avendia alvear (palais) cimetiere de Recoleta, avenida alvear, libreria ateneo, Palermo, street art, jardins botaniques et forêt
Nuit au Novotel
26/11 : vol Buenos Aires – Trelew à 9h
Arrivée à Trelew a 11h25
Plan A :
Route pour Punta Tumbo : 2h30
Pingouins
Route pour Puerto Piramides : 4h10 ou Puerto Madryn 3h
Nuit a Puerto Piramides ou Puerto Madryn
27/11 : parc de la peninsule de Valdez en voiture : caleta Valdez, punta Norte (orques)
Nuit
28/11 : croisière baleines
Reserve de Punta Loma (otaries) Punta Ninfas
Playa la cantera, Playa Doradillo
Nuit
29/11 : route pour Gaiman 2h10 visite
Gaiman aeroport : 25mn
(Plan B :
Gaiman puis Puerto Madryn (plages)
27/11 : Punta Tumbo
Puis Puerto PIramides
28/11 : baleines puis parc en voiture
29/11 : route pour aeroport)
12h05 vol pour Ushuaia Arrivée à Ushuia à 14h15 balade dans Ushuaia mettre un tampon sur le passeport à l’office de tourisme Paseo de los artesanos Pub Dublin pour boire une verre nuit 30/11 : croisiere canal de Beagle (phare des eclaireurs, isla de lobos : otaries, pinguoins) Isla Martillo avec Piratour depuis la Estancia Haberton : pinguoins train du bout du monde 850 pesos point de vue sur la cascade Macarena Ville de Tolhuin et lago Escondido ? Nuit 01/12 : parc Terre de Feu entrée du parc 170 pesos Randonnée Laguna Esmeralda (10km = 3h) départ à la boîte postale Randonnée baie de Lapataia Mirador de los lagos Escondido y Fagnano Glacier Martial environ 2h Estancia Tunnel / rando Playa Larga Senderos Laguna Verde et Laguna Negra Mirador Laguna Negra Mirador Lapatia y del Turbal Castorera Sendero Costal Lago Roca Nuit 02/12 : balades : musée du bout du monde Vol pour El Calafate à 18h20 Arrivée à 19h40 Nuit 03/12 : Perito Moreno en bateau et à pieds Laguna Nimes Nuit 04/12 : croisière parc des Glaciers : Lago Argentino, baie de l'Escuadra et Muralla de Condoreras. Glaciers Seco, Heim et Spegazzini. puesto Las Vacas, Upsala glacier (Estancia Cristina), Lago Roca (Estancia Nibeko Aipe)) Nuit 05/12 : vol pour Bariloche à 11h45 Arrivée à 13h30 à San Carlos de Bariloche Balade en ville musée du chocolat Téléphérique Cerro Otto 06/12 : parc Llao Llao, sendero de los Arrayanes, villa Tacul, lago Escondido, mirador del Moreno, petite rando « circuito Chico » avec vues panoramiques sur le lac, marché de Colonia Suiza les dimanches et mercredis, lago Moreno Téléphérique Cerro Campanario (monter en téléphérique et redescendre à pied) Nuit 07/12 : route vers : Villa la Angostura (parc de los Arrayanes : mirador Bahia Mansa et Bahia Brava, laguna Patagua, Cerro Bayo, cascade Rio Bonito) Route vers San Martin de los Andes, parc Lanin, mirador Bandurrias, lago Correntoso, lago Espejo Grande, Eepejo Chico, lago Ruca Malen, lago Villarino, lago Falkner, lago Hermoso, lago Machonico, lago Meliquina, lago Lacar Nuit 08/12 : route des lacs vers le sud : lago Gutierrez, mirador sur le lac, cascade de los Duendes, route 40 puis 82, lago Mascardi, lago Guilhermo, lago Los Moscos, cascade Los Alerces Nuit 09/12 vol pour Buenos Aires à 12h55 Arrivée à 14h55 à BA Nuit au Novotel ? 10/12 vol retour
Qu'en pensez-vous ? ça tient la route ? Ma grosse question est pour la Péninsule de Valdez : j'ai mis un Plan A et un Plan B. selon vous, c'est quoi le mieux ? je ne me rends pas trop de l'état des routes et du temps qu'on met sur ces routes....
Merci d'avance à ceux qui prendront le temps de regarder 🙂
12h05 vol pour Ushuaia Arrivée à Ushuia à 14h15 balade dans Ushuaia mettre un tampon sur le passeport à l’office de tourisme Paseo de los artesanos Pub Dublin pour boire une verre nuit 30/11 : croisiere canal de Beagle (phare des eclaireurs, isla de lobos : otaries, pinguoins) Isla Martillo avec Piratour depuis la Estancia Haberton : pinguoins train du bout du monde 850 pesos point de vue sur la cascade Macarena Ville de Tolhuin et lago Escondido ? Nuit 01/12 : parc Terre de Feu entrée du parc 170 pesos Randonnée Laguna Esmeralda (10km = 3h) départ à la boîte postale Randonnée baie de Lapataia Mirador de los lagos Escondido y Fagnano Glacier Martial environ 2h Estancia Tunnel / rando Playa Larga Senderos Laguna Verde et Laguna Negra Mirador Laguna Negra Mirador Lapatia y del Turbal Castorera Sendero Costal Lago Roca Nuit 02/12 : balades : musée du bout du monde Vol pour El Calafate à 18h20 Arrivée à 19h40 Nuit 03/12 : Perito Moreno en bateau et à pieds Laguna Nimes Nuit 04/12 : croisière parc des Glaciers : Lago Argentino, baie de l'Escuadra et Muralla de Condoreras. Glaciers Seco, Heim et Spegazzini. puesto Las Vacas, Upsala glacier (Estancia Cristina), Lago Roca (Estancia Nibeko Aipe)) Nuit 05/12 : vol pour Bariloche à 11h45 Arrivée à 13h30 à San Carlos de Bariloche Balade en ville musée du chocolat Téléphérique Cerro Otto 06/12 : parc Llao Llao, sendero de los Arrayanes, villa Tacul, lago Escondido, mirador del Moreno, petite rando « circuito Chico » avec vues panoramiques sur le lac, marché de Colonia Suiza les dimanches et mercredis, lago Moreno Téléphérique Cerro Campanario (monter en téléphérique et redescendre à pied) Nuit 07/12 : route vers : Villa la Angostura (parc de los Arrayanes : mirador Bahia Mansa et Bahia Brava, laguna Patagua, Cerro Bayo, cascade Rio Bonito) Route vers San Martin de los Andes, parc Lanin, mirador Bandurrias, lago Correntoso, lago Espejo Grande, Eepejo Chico, lago Ruca Malen, lago Villarino, lago Falkner, lago Hermoso, lago Machonico, lago Meliquina, lago Lacar Nuit 08/12 : route des lacs vers le sud : lago Gutierrez, mirador sur le lac, cascade de los Duendes, route 40 puis 82, lago Mascardi, lago Guilhermo, lago Los Moscos, cascade Los Alerces Nuit 09/12 vol pour Buenos Aires à 12h55 Arrivée à 14h55 à BA Nuit au Novotel ? 10/12 vol retour
Qu'en pensez-vous ? ça tient la route ? Ma grosse question est pour la Péninsule de Valdez : j'ai mis un Plan A et un Plan B. selon vous, c'est quoi le mieux ? je ne me rends pas trop de l'état des routes et du temps qu'on met sur ces routes....
Merci d'avance à ceux qui prendront le temps de regarder 🙂
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.
Check out all my tips in the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKmKFux4fpQ
And remember: in Argentina, don’t exchange money on weekends—unless you want your cash to melt like snow in the sun!
Safe travels, and see you on the road! Hergé
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.
Check out all my tips in the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKmKFux4fpQ
And remember: in Argentina, don’t exchange money on weekends—unless you want your cash to melt like snow in the sun!
Safe travels, and see you on the road! Hergé
Hi everyone.
We’re heading to Brazil at the end of August for a month as a couple.
Could anyone help us find accommodation and particularly interesting spots along this legendary route?
We’ll be renting a car and plan to make 2 or 3 stops, but we prefer exploring on foot or by boat once we’re there.
I know that lodging is particularly expensive there and that access to nature is usually on private properties, but our budget is limited and comfort isn’t our priority.
Thanks for your replies.
Fred
IMPORTANT NOTICE for those planning to take a bus to another city, state, or destination from Salvador!
Starting January 20, 2026, the intercity bus station Rodoviária is changing its address! The Rodoviária is leaving the Iguatemi area and will now be located in ÁGUAS CLARAS (about twenty kilometers from downtown Salvador).
A brand-new station (the most modern in Brazil) has just been set up there, accessible by car/taxi/Uber/metro. Allow for much more transfer time (especially during rush hours), so leave early if you're heading to Chapada Diamantina or other Brazilian cities by bus.
Remember, there are also private transfers (even French-speaking ones) that can take you directly from your hotel in Salvador to your hotel in Chapada. Sure, it’ll be more expensive, but you’ll save on transfer time and comfort.
Tropical greetings from Salvador,
@ivanbahiaguide
Loyal member of the French-Speaking Brazil Forums for over 15 years already 😊 🇧🇷
Starting January 20, 2026, the intercity bus station Rodoviária is changing its address! The Rodoviária is leaving the Iguatemi area and will now be located in ÁGUAS CLARAS (about twenty kilometers from downtown Salvador).
A brand-new station (the most modern in Brazil) has just been set up there, accessible by car/taxi/Uber/metro. Allow for much more transfer time (especially during rush hours), so leave early if you're heading to Chapada Diamantina or other Brazilian cities by bus.
Remember, there are also private transfers (even French-speaking ones) that can take you directly from your hotel in Salvador to your hotel in Chapada. Sure, it’ll be more expensive, but you’ll save on transfer time and comfort.
Tropical greetings from Salvador,
@ivanbahiaguide
Loyal member of the French-Speaking Brazil Forums for over 15 years already 😊 🇧🇷
Hello everyone!
July 5, 2025: Argentina Update
As I do every month, here’s an overview of the situation in Argentina—useful if you’re planning to visit in the coming weeks!
Vibe, economy, general situation, tips for tourists, and more...
Latest news for anyone thinking of visiting Argentina this year:
- Mixed outlook
- Current economic and social situation in Argentina
- Our friend Cristina
- What’s new for tourists?
What’s new? The parallel exchange rate and the official BNA rate are almost the same—just 2% higher for the parallel rate, which won’t really change your trip! Pay as much as possible in cash—discounts are still common at bars, restaurants, and even hotels. Even if it’s not advertised, always ask! You can still withdraw cash via Western Union, as before. Paying with a Visa or other card is still possible, and the CCL rate is even above the parallel rate today, meaning +3% compared to the official rate. However, you won’t get discounts when paying by card.
As always, **do not** withdraw money from ATMs—the fees in Argentina are still outrageous. Also, don’t forget that winter break in Argentina starts today, Friday, July 4, in 10 provinces for two weeks, until Sunday, July 20. On Friday, July 11, it begins in 9 more provinces until Sunday, July 27, and finally, in the last 4 provinces (including Buenos Aires and the city of Buenos Aires—the most populated), it runs from Friday, July 18, until Sunday, August 3. In short: 3 zones, each with two weeks off, stretching over 4 weeks total.
In previous years, I’d have warned you: “Be careful if you’re traveling, as buses, flights, and often accommodations are at high occupancy.” But this year, poorer and middle-class Argentines aren’t traveling because “No hay plata,” and those who can afford it are heading to Brazil, Chile, or even Miami for cheaper parties and shopping—Brazil can be twice as affordable! So, in Argentina, the top destinations for these staggered winter breaks are Bariloche (first place), followed by Ushuaia, San Martín de los Andes, and Villa La Angostura. Mendoza comes in fifth, then El Calafate, and finally Salta and Córdoba. As you can see, wealthy Argentines travel in winter to see snow—it’s chic to be cold and go skiing! Bariloche is the most expensive, while Córdoba is the cheapest. Same services, for example, a flight plus 7 days plus a hotel in the same category: Bariloche is 2.5 to 3 times pricier than Córdoba or even the sierras of Córdoba. Yet, there’s plenty of availability. Most people don’t have the money (and you might say Patagonian winter destinations aren’t exactly middle-class friendly either), but with fewer Brazilians or Chileans taking advantage of “cheap” Argentina, space is freed up. Brazilians alone used to make up 50% of Argentina’s international tourism—so there are suddenly fewer people on flights and in hotels! For these destinations, hoteliers are hoping for (at best) a 70% occupancy rate, though 50% would already make them happy. Why? 1- Lack of foreign tourists, 2- The middle class preferring to visit the old aunt in Posadas (to show family loyalty and spend as little as possible),
3- The wealthy opting for Bariloche, Punta Cana, Búzios, or Miami, which drastically lowers domestic occupancy rates and increases the outflow of USD abroad. +66% of Argentine tourists traveled abroad in the first five months of 2025. Six million Argentines vacationed abroad between January 1 and May 1, 2025.
To read the full article, check it out here: https://www.petitherge.com/2025/07/05-juillet-2025-situation-de-l-argentine.html
What’s new? The parallel exchange rate and the official BNA rate are almost the same—just 2% higher for the parallel rate, which won’t really change your trip! Pay as much as possible in cash—discounts are still common at bars, restaurants, and even hotels. Even if it’s not advertised, always ask! You can still withdraw cash via Western Union, as before. Paying with a Visa or other card is still possible, and the CCL rate is even above the parallel rate today, meaning +3% compared to the official rate. However, you won’t get discounts when paying by card.
As always, **do not** withdraw money from ATMs—the fees in Argentina are still outrageous. Also, don’t forget that winter break in Argentina starts today, Friday, July 4, in 10 provinces for two weeks, until Sunday, July 20. On Friday, July 11, it begins in 9 more provinces until Sunday, July 27, and finally, in the last 4 provinces (including Buenos Aires and the city of Buenos Aires—the most populated), it runs from Friday, July 18, until Sunday, August 3. In short: 3 zones, each with two weeks off, stretching over 4 weeks total.
In previous years, I’d have warned you: “Be careful if you’re traveling, as buses, flights, and often accommodations are at high occupancy.” But this year, poorer and middle-class Argentines aren’t traveling because “No hay plata,” and those who can afford it are heading to Brazil, Chile, or even Miami for cheaper parties and shopping—Brazil can be twice as affordable! So, in Argentina, the top destinations for these staggered winter breaks are Bariloche (first place), followed by Ushuaia, San Martín de los Andes, and Villa La Angostura. Mendoza comes in fifth, then El Calafate, and finally Salta and Córdoba. As you can see, wealthy Argentines travel in winter to see snow—it’s chic to be cold and go skiing! Bariloche is the most expensive, while Córdoba is the cheapest. Same services, for example, a flight plus 7 days plus a hotel in the same category: Bariloche is 2.5 to 3 times pricier than Córdoba or even the sierras of Córdoba. Yet, there’s plenty of availability. Most people don’t have the money (and you might say Patagonian winter destinations aren’t exactly middle-class friendly either), but with fewer Brazilians or Chileans taking advantage of “cheap” Argentina, space is freed up. Brazilians alone used to make up 50% of Argentina’s international tourism—so there are suddenly fewer people on flights and in hotels! For these destinations, hoteliers are hoping for (at best) a 70% occupancy rate, though 50% would already make them happy. Why? 1- Lack of foreign tourists, 2- The middle class preferring to visit the old aunt in Posadas (to show family loyalty and spend as little as possible),
3- The wealthy opting for Bariloche, Punta Cana, Búzios, or Miami, which drastically lowers domestic occupancy rates and increases the outflow of USD abroad. +66% of Argentine tourists traveled abroad in the first five months of 2025. Six million Argentines vacationed abroad between January 1 and May 1, 2025.
To read the full article, check it out here: https://www.petitherge.com/2025/07/05-juillet-2025-situation-de-l-argentine.html
Hello, I’m currently in Belém (Brazil) and I’m planning to take a boat to Manaus (I’ll first go to Santarém in 3 days).
I’d love to get some info and contacts in Manaus for hiking, canoe trips, and more. Thanks a bunch!
Hi,
After reading a lot of pretty scary reviews about Retiro bus station in Buenos Aires, does anyone have any experience to share? Is it still doable during the day to catch or arrive from a bus?
Is it okay to walk to the metro afterward, or is it better to take a taxi/Uber/something else right away?
Hello, We're a family with three boys aged 8 to 14, and we'll be in Brazil next April. We land at GRU around 4 PM on a Saturday and want to head straight to Paraty.
I've seen several options:
Private taxi: Do you have any contacts for private drivers or companies that could transport all five of us directly from the airport and that I can book in advance? I’ve already reached out to a few, but the rates are really high.
Uber: I tested the app from France, but it doesn’t offer vehicles for 5 people (Uber XL). Is that the case locally too, or is it because I’m testing from France?
99app: I couldn’t install the app from France to test it.
Bus: Take a bus from the bus station, either directly in the evening (departures around 9 PM and 10:30 PM—7-hour trip) or the next morning. This isn’t my preferred option because I’d either have to take a late bus right after we arrive (and I’m not sure how safe the area is at night, based on what I’ve read) or book a hotel to go the next morning and lose a night.
Thanks for your help.
Private taxi: Do you have any contacts for private drivers or companies that could transport all five of us directly from the airport and that I can book in advance? I’ve already reached out to a few, but the rates are really high.
Uber: I tested the app from France, but it doesn’t offer vehicles for 5 people (Uber XL). Is that the case locally too, or is it because I’m testing from France?
99app: I couldn’t install the app from France to test it.
Bus: Take a bus from the bus station, either directly in the evening (departures around 9 PM and 10:30 PM—7-hour trip) or the next morning. This isn’t my preferred option because I’d either have to take a late bus right after we arrive (and I’m not sure how safe the area is at night, based on what I’ve read) or book a hotel to go the next morning and lose a night.
Thanks for your help.
Hello,
After putting off my trip to Chile (and Argentina) for several years (protests plus Covid 19/20/21...), I’d love to know what the average cost is now for a journey from north to south? (Public transport and "ordinary" hotels) If you have any recent info, thanks for taking the time to reply...
😉 Best regards,
Cruzo.
After putting off my trip to Chile (and Argentina) for several years (protests plus Covid 19/20/21...), I’d love to know what the average cost is now for a journey from north to south? (Public transport and "ordinary" hotels) If you have any recent info, thanks for taking the time to reply...
😉 Best regards,
Cruzo.
Hi there, we’re spending 2 full days in El Calafate and we’d like to visit Perito Moreno. The prices through agencies are sky-high, so I’m trying to figure out why by looking at the cost of the bus separately, park entry separately, and the boat separately. I’m still way off the total amount. From reading several blogs, it seems like we could do it ourselves by renting a car. What do you think?
After that, we saw that we could also visit other glaciers, but the agency prices for those are even more expensive. However, in this case, I don’t know if we can do it on our own...
Thanks for your help!
After that, we saw that we could also visit other glaciers, but the agency prices for those are even more expensive. However, in this case, I don’t know if we can do it on our own...
Thanks for your help!
Chapada Diamantina National Park (also known as Brazil’s Grand Canyon) will begin reopening gradually, in phases and by village.
Mucugê, for example, will be fully accessible starting August 31st.
The only restrictions still to be clarified are events with more than 10 people and schools.
I’ll post updates on the other villages in the park as soon as they’re available.
Warm tropical greetings from Salvador da Bahia,
Ivan Bahia Guide
