Bonnes adresses d'auberges de jeunesse en Argentine et Amérique du Sud
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Bonnes adresses d'auberges de jeunesse en Argentine et Amérique du Sud

by Isa1212

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Isa1212
Paris · 16 posts
Bonjour,

Je pars vendredi pour 4 mois en Argentine. Pas d'itinéraire précis pour le moment mais je compte bien découvrir l'Argentine au maximum. La seule chose plus ou moins prévue est que je démarre de Buenos Aires, pour aller à Ushuaia, et remonter en bus côté ouest. Puis le reste du pays, mais dans quel ordre? Je ne sais pas? Je suis à la recherche de bonnes adresses d'auberges de jeunesse / hostels partout en Argentine (je compte également déborder sur le Chili, la Bolivie et le sud de Brésil, peut-être jusqu'à Rio). Toute adresse, du Nord au Sud, de l'Est à l'Ouest m'intéressent. Mes trois critères principaux: bonne ambiance, propre et bon marché.

Merci, et bon voyage à tous, Isa
BE Bensoni ·
😏Argentine-Chili, les meilleures auberges de la jeunesse dans ces 2 pays sont les hotelings internationaux, pas chers et propres. Le guide du routard donne tous les renseignements à ce sujet.Bon voyage
NI Nicobry Veteran ·
Bonjour Isa 1212

Quelle chance! En 4 mois tu vas avoir le temps de bien t'imprégner de tous ces paysages superbes. Si tu peux ( s tu n'as pas encore réservé ton billet pour Ushuaia..;attention on est en pleine période estivale!) reste quelques jours ( 2 ou 3 ) à B.Aires pour te remettre du décalage . Si je peux me permettre, prends du temps à Ushuaia car contrairement à ce que disent certains, moi je trouve que c'est très agréable. L'office de Tourisme est très bien et très efficace. Profite largement du Parc National de la Terre de Feu: il y a une multitude de découvertes à faire à l'intérieur: le train du bout du monde, marcher, visiter les lagunes, faire du canoe...Il y a aussi si tu as le temps le glacier Martial, même si après tu verras nettement mieux dans la région d'El Calafate.Visite aussi les musées ( l'ancien bagne et le petit musée des Aymani qui est dans une rue qui descend au port ( je crois Mayo mais pas sur, demande..) Profite des couleurs des soirs tombants. C'est superbe. Tu vas un peu en haut de la ville et tu regardes vers le canal...De quoi faire des photos!Bien sur, n'oublie pas la promenande sur le canal. Cherche la Compagnie qui te propose jusqu'à l'estancia Habelton ( je crois) Tu vas te régaler Après Ushuaia, le mieux est de remonter sur El Calafate puis El Chalten. De là, tu seras obligée de revenir à El Calafate pour repartir plus au nord ou à l'est car tout repart de Calafate Sur Calafate, les glaciers bien sur, Perito seul puis les autres avec promenade en bateau. Visite aussi la laguna de Ninez où l'on peut aller à pied du centre ville. Le soir c'est magnifique ( couleurs, oiseaux, calme) Si tu es seule c'est encore mieux pour en faire le tour tranquillement, sans bruit...de manière à ne pas déranger les oiseaux et à passer tout près d'eux. certains sont merveilleux. El Chalten, c'est la merveille des merveilles ( pour moi) Le Fitz Roy est d'une majesté extraordinaire.A l'off de tourisme ( tu ne peux pas y échapper, le bus t'y arrête) il te sera expliqué les différents trek à faire. Il y en a pour toutes les capacités+ des choses plus sportives...en groupe Après cette région, tu peux remonter sur Rio Gallegos, puisque tu auras du temps et visiter une ou 2 villes de la côte est.Tu peux aussi aller voir les bois pétrifiés ( je ne me souviens plus vers quelle ville mais certains disent que c'est magnifique) Tu peux aussi( ou après) te diriger sur san Carlos de Bariloche. C'est magnifique. On dit la Suisse Argentine, mais je trouve q c'est différent de la Suisse. Les lacs sont d'un bleu magnifique. Ne manque pas San Martin de Los Andes. Si tu t'y arrêtes quelques jours, tu apprécieras encore plus. Puis tu remontes sur Mendoza avec arrêt obligatoire de 3 ou 4 jours au moins. La ville est belle avec ses places carelées, et son environnement est superbe ( on est au niveau de l'Aconcagua et il est indispensable de faire la route qui rejoind le Chili), ensuite Tucuman ( je ne connais pas mais des amis ont beaucoup aimé) et après remonter sur Salta et toute la zone du Nord Oues. Là je peux t'aider en détail si tu le souhaites car c'est "ma" région!!!! Du nord ouest, où il faut que tu passes beaucoup de temps pour en apprécier toute la richesse des paysages mais aussi découvrir les gens- je peux te mettre en relation avec des amis sur place- tu pourras te promouvoir sur les Misiones pour te diriger ensuite sur Iguazu et redecendre ensuite sur B.Aires....pour repartir....EMERVEILLEE Par contre dans tout cela je m'aperçois que je t'ai fait manquer Cordoba. Ce qui est très dommageable. Tu peux faire le crochet de Mendoza. C'est rapide en bus. La ville est plutôt sympa ( j'y ai un ami si tu as besoin d'aide ou de contact) mais les environs, notamment avec la Sierra Grande, sont très beaux...

Bon voilà pour le circuit, approximatif et que tu n'es pas obligée de suivre mais c'est ce qui me parait bien pour le temps que tu possède. Bien sur il ya aussi San Juan, la vallée de la lune...Il serait nécessaire que tu les découvres aussi. Tu as surement le temps. Achète toi une carte en Argentine . C'est nécessaire pour bien s'intégrer dans le pays. Si tu as besoin d'hotels dis le moi, car j'en ai quelques uns. Attention à prendre contact avant car tu risques d'avoir bcp de monde en janvier. Je viens de réaliser que c'est dommage que tu ne fasses pas le nord ouest en février car il y ale carnaval. Et c'est à voir! A bientôt peut-être En tout cas bon voyage, bon séjour, grandes découvertes!
Nicole Asso. Les Enfants d'Atacama (aide à la scolarisation dans les Andes Argentines- Prov. de Jujuy: San Juan de Quillaques; Puesto Sey et Huachichocana Les sites pour jeter un oeil: http://pagesperso-orange.fr/fal83 http://brondy.free.fr
NI Nicobry Veteran ·
Suis je stupide...Je me suis laissée emporter par ce que je connais mais je m'aperçois que tu veux aussi aller ailleurs....Bolivie, Chili...alors il faudra réduire certains endroits... mais aussi que tu souhaitais des adresses. Je te colle donc la liste que j'ai .... SALTA

HOSTAL DEL CERRO Sante Fe 456 0387 431 8572 0387 422 1726 hostaldelcerro@hotmail.com site : http://www.hostaldelcerro.8k.com J'ai sympathisé avec la propriétaire, Maria Eugenia et qui est devenue une amie. Tu y vas de ma part ( nicole)

ACTIVE ARGENTINE ( Agence de voyages) Zuviria 982 0387 431 18 68 www.Active-Argentina.com Argentina@Active-Argentina.com C'est aussi une amie, Irène.

Location véhicule : SALTA GEOCAR SRL JM Leguizamon 721 1er Piso Of 5 Tel: 0387 436 25 01 ou 431 33 63 Cel: 154 10 61 23 saltageocar@argentina.com www.saltageocar.8k.com

FOLKLORE du NOA : BALDERRAMA ( Peña) San Martin 1126 Salta Tel : 0387 421 15 42

RESTAURANTS: RINCONADA esq San Martin et Catamarca

JUJUY

JUJUY HOSTAL Coronel Puch 628 0388 424 13 97 jujuyhostel@hotmail.com

MUNAY Alvear 1230 Tel: 0388 422 84 35

CAFAYATE

EL HOSPEDAJE Camila Quintana de niño esq Salta 03868 42 16 80 elhospedaje@nortevirtual.com

HOSTAL DEL ANGEL San Martin 162 Tel 03868 422 212 Pas cher, très propre, refait à neuf et à 50m de la place centrale 40pesospersonneptdejcompri

CACHI Chez l’habitant Sara CHILIGAY Rumi Huasi Quipon Cachi Tel : 0387 054 565 192 c'est une amie, la contacter de ma part

TUCUMAN Hostal l’Apacheta 03892 421 173 je ne connais pas, ce sont des amis qui me l'ont indiqué.

IGUAZU

Hospedaje Paquita Cordoba 158 Tel 03757- 42 04 34 Juste en face le terminal des bus Très agréable ; simple

HOTEL RIOTROPIC Zona de Granja y Quintas riotropic@yahoo.com.ar Tel : 03757 154 16 764 Le proprio est un Français Rémi Tarif 2007 80 pesos la simple 90 la double 100 la triple Piscine, calme Un peu à l’écart du centre mais Rémi envoie un taxi gratuitement chercher les clients au terminal

A visiter près de l’hotel, le parc ARIPUCA, arbres millénaires pesos

CASA DE LENY Belgrano 55 Tel : 03757 420 580 25 pesos tarif 2007

CASA DE ANA Vers le terminal ( 500m) 2 chambres cuisine pesosparpersonne Pas cher

PUERTO MADRYN

Hostel HIPPOCAMPO Tel 02965 473 605 Vesta 33 esq. Bd Almirante Brown 3ème rotonda Camino el Indio hosteriahipocampo@infonia.com.ar reservas@hosteriahipocampo.com un peu éloigné du centre mais très agréable

RESIDENCIAL VASKONIA 25 de Mayo 43 Tel : 02965 - 472 B581 Très central

BUENOS AIRES

Hotel Ayamitre ( 2 étoiles ) mais très bon rapport qualité/prix Ayacucho y Bartolome Mitre Ayacucho 106 Tel/fax: 54- 11- 4953-1655/ 5733 y 6488 petit déj extra avec tout et tout et tout! Le raps du matin qui fait tenir les 3/4 de la journée

e mail: reservas@hotelayamitre.com.ar Site: www.hotelayamitre.com.ar

Hotel El Cabildo, Lavallée 748 Tel/fax: 4322- 6745 ou 4322- 6695 25 pesos/ personne sans déjeuner ( c'était l"an dernier...les prix ont peut-être changé) en 2005

Hotel URUGUAY Tacuari 83 Tel :334-2788/3456/1110 En 2000 : 3 personnes : 42 pesos sin desayuno

J'ai aussi expérimenté Hostel Clan Alsina 912 Tel/fax 43 34 34 01 dortoirs et 1 chambre pour 2 ...J'ai payé avec une copine 12 pesos en 2004

HOSTEL YIRA YIRA www.yirayirahostel.com.ar mail : info@yirayirahostel.com.ar

RESTAURANTS

Nina Bonita Parilla Av Corrientes 1715 Tel: 5411 4375 39 99

Litterario Osvaldo Bayen Café de las madres de Mayo Yrigoyen y Cevallos 1582/1586

CAPATAZ, Maipu 529, parilla libre

Bsas, la Americana, sur Callao 83.....presque sur Congreso "La reina de las empanadas" depuis 1935................

MENDOZA Tourisme Tras Andino Chile 1443 Mendoza Tel : 0054 261- 425 67 26 Cel: 0054 261 154 71 68 02 trasandinoturismo@yahoo.com.ar

Habitacion EL SOLAR DE VICENTE LOPEZ Vicente Lopez 163 Tel 0261 425 92 71 0261 154 682 101 elsolarde@hotmail.com

La proprio est très sympa, une maison de rêve, deco magnifique pour guère plus cher que l’hotel à 2 pas qui est atroce!!!!

AUTOUR DE CORDOBA

Comedor de Alta Montaña Camino de las altas Cumbres Valle de Traslasierra Cordoba Tel : 03544 15572767 Mail : sotgiulu@hotmail.com un ami qui accueille fort bien dans son estancia. Il n'y a pas d'électricité. il fait également chambres d'hote. un site magique.

LA POSTA Hotel, pension Trekking, adventure, mountain rappel, escalada genti@genti.com se situe dans la sierra grande de cordoba, lieu isolé, fantastique. Chambres et parties communes très agréables, confortables, reposantes au milieu de la nature…. Sur la route de Mina Clavero

CORDOBA Hotel Corrientes 150 Vers le terminal

HUMAHUACA

Residencial Humahuaca Cordoba esq Corrientes 401 Tel 03887 421 141

BARILOCHE Hotel AITUE, rolando 145 Telefax : 02944- 422064 60pesos

Hotel Milan Reservas@hotelmilan.com.ar www.hotelmilan.com.ar

Taxi Remises : 42 24 08

Agences Tourisme :

Viajes de Aventura : Cerro Lopez en 4x4x todos los dias : 45 psos de 14h à 19h.

TURISUR : Mitre 219 - Isla Victoria, sur le lago Nahuel Huapi, avec le Modesta Victoria Bosque de Arrayanes en bateau avec arrêt sur plage et baignade possible. Embarquement à 10h à Puerto Panuelo ( pôur aller à puerto Panuelo, prendre le bus à 9 h Moreno/ Rolando

Juanber EVT, Beschtedt 130, Tel : 420852 San Martin de los andes : 59 pesos de 8h à 20h30 El Bolson : martes, jueves y sabado : 45 pesos de 9h à 18h30

Restaurantes : à éviter : la jirafa

El Calafate

Apart Hotel ( pour plusieurs) Jardin de los Presentes Guido Bonarelli 72 02902- 491518 www.lospresentes.com.ar

EL MOCHILERO Albergue 25 de Mayo 286 Tel: 02902 492 006

LAGO ARGENTINO ( super sympa) Habitaciones con bano privado y desayuno 100 m du terminal del autobus Albergue et hostel Campana del desertio 1050 Double : 2 personnes : 135 pesos ; seul 110 pesos Dormitorios Tel/fax : 0054-491423 Hostellagoargentino@cotecal.com.ar www.losglaciares.com/lagoargentino

Taxi Collectivo: Transpatagonia express 02902- 493766 reservapatagonia@cotecal.com.ar aller au centre ville: 12 pesos puis sur présentation au retour: 8 pesos

Apart Hotel ( pour plusieurs) Jardin de los Presentes Guido Bonarelli 72 02902- 491518

Bateau Perito Moreno ( face Nord du glacier) 21 Pes Face Sud : 25 pes.

USHUAIA Kina B&B Cama y desayono Ne fonctionne plus Marie Teresa Avendano Tel: 0290 – 424556 Hielos Continentales 672

Office de Tourisme : San Martin/ Fadul RUMBO SUR agence de tourisme, San Martin 350 informes@rumbosur.com.ar http://www.rumbosur.com.ar En catamaran : Lobos, Pinguinera, Harberton : 145 pesos

Restau : Dans la cordillère à 25 ou 30 km d’Ushuaia Nuevo Tirol Ruta E 53 El Tirol Agua de Oro 03525- 493289 nuevotirol@coop5.com.ar www.sierraschicas.com.ar/nuevotirol

MUSEES : Museo Maritimo de Ushuaia : 15 Pes. Museo del Fin del Mundo ( le bagne) 10 Pesos Peintre : mebeneito@yahoo.com.ar www.mariaelenabeneito.com.ar tel : 4793 2832 Museo Yamana : arborigenes Fueguinos, Rivadavia 56 : 5 pesos Tel: 02901 42 28 74

Tren del fin del mundo : prendre la navette, matin ou AM à Maipu/25 de Mayo, Parque national : entrée en sup

Vuelos de bautismo : aeroclub Ushuaia, Antiguo Aeropuerto, base aeronaval Tel : 42 17 17 ou 42 18 92 Aeroclubushuaiai@speedy.com.ar www.aeroclubushuaia.org.ar

Restau : VOLVER, resto, bar :Av Maipu 37 volver_ushuaia@yahoo.com.ar Tel : 02901 423977 Che que potito: San Martin 471, Tel : 43 52 52

El fogon Gaucho, San Martin 237 Tel: 02901 42-3383

El turco, sur la San Martin, simple, pas cher, bon

EL CHALTEN Ahonikenk Chalten Hospedaje Chambres à 4 ou individuelle Un peu tristounet mais accueil sympa Pas cher

SAN ANTONIO DE LOS COBRES

EL RANCHO ( tenu par un instit de l’école) 0387 154 436 169

JUJUY Jujuy Hostel Coronel Puch 628 0388 424 13 97 jujuyhostel@hotmail.com

SUSQUES Hotel el Cardon tout neuf, pas cher, impécable!!!

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

Desert Adventure, La meilleur agence de tourisme à San Pedro de Atacama est Desert Adventure, je te donne l'email à Santiago:

catherine@desertadventure.cl
Nicole Asso. Les Enfants d'Atacama (aide à la scolarisation dans les Andes Argentines- Prov. de Jujuy: San Juan de Quillaques; Puesto Sey et Huachichocana Les sites pour jeter un oeil: http://pagesperso-orange.fr/fal83 http://brondy.free.fr
LI Lili2puivert ·
Bonjour, Je pars aussi Vendredi, de Toulouse, mais seulement pour 2mois 1/2 pour l'argentine Chili. Je crois que tu as bien fait de prendre 4 mois car il y atrop de choses. Je vais d'abord comme toi faire le sud et apres je verrai. En principe j'ai réservé quelques jours au http://www.republicasantelmo.com.ar à BA. Si tu veux onpeut boire un verre Samedi. voila mon mail. lili2puivert@hotmail.fr Merci à Nicole pour sa mine de renseignements. Lili
lili
CO Cocobango ·
salut isa! je fais le meme trajet que toi pr la meme duree! je te donne mon adresse msn je pars le 24 janvier! kiss marco ramellapezza@hotmail.com
CO Cocobango ·
salut nicole!

tu habites pres de chez moi! je te donne mon adresse msn si tu desires faire connaissance! repars tu en argentine? j habites antibes, et je vais essayé de partir 4 mois aussi! si tu as des conseils...par contre je parles pas espagnol...mais a peu pres l anglais...ca va etres un probleme...enfin comme on dit c est l avenure! kisss marco
NI Nicobry Veteran ·
Hola Cocobango Je vois que j'ai négligé de te répondre...j'ai même carrément oublié. Désolée. Comment je peux réparer? Tu es surement arrivé ou sur le point d'arriver. N'hésite pas si tu as besoin. Je te promets je te réponds Par où commences tu?
Nicole Asso. Les Enfants d'Atacama (aide à la scolarisation dans les Andes Argentines- Prov. de Jujuy: San Juan de Quillaques; Puesto Sey et Huachichocana Les sites pour jeter un oeil: http://pagesperso-orange.fr/fal83 http://brondy.free.fr
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Lecoeurestun 3 months ago · Thierry26780
Is it possible to stay with locals in Argentina?
hi,

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)?

Looking forward to your feedback.

Best regards,
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Thomak 3 months ago · Sunsetanywhe
Patagonia without a car: from Perito Moreno (town) to Cochrane
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
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Caperam 3 months ago
Road conditions between San Pedro de Atacama and Salta, Argentina
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.
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Caperam 3 months ago
Looking for a car rental in Calama
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.
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Florianmail 3 months ago · Estiu
Feedback on my Chile travel itinerary
Hi everyone!

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

8-Laguna Miñiques & Miscanti + Salar de Talar + Laguna Tuyajto

9-Geysers El Tatio early in the morning + Cañón de Guatín + return car

10-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni

11-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni

12-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni

13-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni + return to San Pedro for the night

14-Bus to Calama + flight Calama-La Serena + explore La Serena

15-Excursion to Reserva Pingüino + bonus time (sunset at Playa Tongoy or elsewhere...)

16-Rent a car in Pisco Elqui & Vicuña + Observatory

17-Return car in La Serena + flight Santiago & Puerto Montt (4h)

18-Rent a 4x2 car + drive to Temuco (4h)

19-Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello + hike + night in Temuco

20-Parque Nacional Conguillío then drive and night in Pucón

21-Villarrica Volcano

22-Parque Huerquehue

23-Activities on-site

24-Drive to Valdivia + explore and night there

25-Drive to Puerto Varas (via Frutillar, etc.) + activities on-site

26-Salto Las Cascadas + Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales (Salto del Petrohué) + Canoeing/Rafting?

27-Drive to Parque Alerce Andino (round trip 3h) + hike Sendero Sargazo?

28-Drive to Castro + explore Chiloé and night in Castro

29-Explore Chiloé

30-Explore Chiloé + return to Puerto Varas

31-Drive to Cochamó (1h30) + drive to Hornopirén (2h30)

32-Ferry to Caleta Gonzalo + drive to Chaitén (1h20)

33-Parque Nacional Pumalín, night in Chaitén

34-Drive to Puyuhuapi + Sendero Ventisquero Yelcho?

35-Ventisquero Colgante + drive to Coyhaique

36-Drive to Villa Cerro Castillo

37-Hike Cerro Castillo

38-Drive to Puerto Río Tranquilo

39-Excursion to Glaciar Exploradores

40-Mármol Cathedral + lake activities

41-Drive to Cochrane

42-Parque Patagonia

43-Drive to Chile Chico

44-Ferry Chile Chico-Ibañez + drive to Coyhaique + drop off car

45-Flight to Punta Arenas (1h30) + explore the city

46-Rent a car + drive to Puerto Natales

47-Drive to Torres del Paine in the morning + hike to the base of the towers (return to Puerto Natales for the night)

48-Torres del Paine hike 2 (return to Puerto Natales for the night)

49-Torres del Paine hike 3 (return to Puerto Natales for the night)

50-Drive to Punta Arenas

51-Flight Punta Arenas-Santiago + flight Santiago-Buenos Aires (2h)

52-Explore Buenos Aires

53-Explore Buenos Aires

54-Explore Buenos Aires

55-Flight back to France
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Huguetter 3 months ago · Topodidi
Bahia: Which beautiful beaches to visit in November?
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
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Sebao123 3 months ago · Bluequark
Feedback on 15-day family trip to Colombia
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!

Seb
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Larri 4 months ago
Day trips to do around Arequipa?
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

What do you think? Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance! Larri
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Cébélieu 4 months ago · Larri
Peru Trip
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
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Oliv11100 4 months ago · Sinforosa
Cananeia and PETAR Regions
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 🌍
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Verotom 4 months ago · Attila
Transit from Arica, Chile to Tacna, Peru
Hello,

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?
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Oliv11100 4 months ago · Djalma
What to see in the southwest of São Paulo for 2 weeks?
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?

Thanks in advance for all your tips!
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Mamouchka 4 months ago · Larroquelahi
Accommodation and guide for Leyva and Barichara
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!
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Hoaitran 4 months ago · Larroquelahi
Tips and travel experiences by bus in Colombia
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
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Poxa 4 months ago · Ticapi
Uyuni Salt Flats with local guides
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.
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Belugues 4 months ago · TomPeru
What are the different ways to get to Machu Picchu?
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?
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Marineeb 5 months ago · Poupou10
Looking for tickets to Rio Carnival
Hello everyone!

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.

Thanks! 🙂 Marine
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