Ayant lu de plus en plus que la rainbow mountain c'est le défilé de touristes, je me demande comment faire pour la visiter. Deux solutions:
1) Se décaler au niveau horaires. La plupart font le tour depuis Cuzco mais nous devrions loger vers Pitumarca.
- Combien de temps de Pitumarca vers le départ de la rando ?
- Comment est la route ? Nous aurons un 4x4 de loc, mais est-ce prudent d'y aller avec ça ou vaut-il mieux prendre un taxi ?
- A quelle heure arrivent les premiers groupes au départ de la rando ?
- à quelle heure partent les derniers groupes du haut de la montagne ?
- Si on fait le retour par la vallée rouge, combien de temps à peu près ?
2) zapper la rainbow mountain (et la garder pour quand on reviendra faire l'Ausangate un jour...) et aller aux alentours du village de Palccoyo
- Même question sur la route, comment est la route jusqu'à Palccoyo ?
- Pourrons nous utiliser notre 4x4 de loc ?
Nous partons au Pérou au mois d'aout et je me pose exactement les mêmes questions que toi... donc si tu as trouvé des infos par ailleurs cela m'intéresse !
On a prévu un trek de 2 jours au départ de Quesiuno (après Pitumarca) et retour par la vallée rouge (je peux te transmettre le tracé Wikiloc en MP).
Mais il semble difficile d'éviter le tourisme de masse et les cannes à selfie sur ce site.
Pour le retour par la vallée rouge il faut compter 12 km en 3h. Reste à trouver un véhicule pour revenir sur Pitumarca à l'arrivée de la rando.
J'ai bien l'itinéraire sur wikiloc, merci. On voudrait éviter 2 jours parce qu'on ne compte pas emmener notre matériel de camping. C'est ce que tu fais du coup ? Camping ? Organisé par toi-même en autonomie ou avec une agence ?
Si on choisit de faire la rainbow mountain, je pensais dormir la veille à Pitumarca en cherchant un logement chez l'habitant et essayer de trouver un transport pour aller au départ de la rando et qui nous récupère au retour. Si on prend l'option "on se décale", je pensais du coup être au départ de la rando vers 10h-10h30, histoire d'être en haut un peu plus seuls et d'avoir quand même le temps de descendre par la vallée rouge. 3h pour 12km, je trouve ça un peu juste pour nous, je compte 4h pour être large (et aussi parce que je sens que je vais m'arrêter souvent faire des photos...)
A Palccoyo, la vue sur les montagnes colorées est beaucoup plus accessible avec peu de rando (ce qui est dommage d'un côté...) et pas grand-monde, et j'ai aussi moins d'infos pour y aller... Et puis je ne sais pas comment est la route jusqu'à Palccoyo...
de mon côté j'ai continué les recherches. Il semblerait que les premiers groupes de touristes arrivent au belvédère vers 07h00, certainement ceux qui le font en visite organisé sur 2 jours et ont fait un campement à proximité. le nombre de personnes augmente tout au long de la matinée et le site se vide en début d’après midi.
Par contre il y a peu de véhicules pour retourner sur Pitumarca. Il faut donc trouver une place dans les bus touristiques qui repartent. Attention donc de ne pas arriver quand ils seront tous partis...
4 h pour 12 km ça semble cohérent si tu prends ton temps. Mais le retour par la vallée rouge étant en descente il est très facile de le faire plus vite.
Je pense que finalement nous allons faire la boucle classique mais en 2 jours. Montée l’après-midi, bivouac et retour le matin. En décalant les horaires on devrait éviter la foule.
J'étudie les différentes possibilités pour se rendre sur place (bus, taxi) en fonction du temps et du prix. Si tu as des infos de ce côté ça m’intéresse !
Finalement, on a passé 3 nuits dans une hospidaje à Pitumarca à l'entrée de la vallée. On est parti de là. Il y a 45 min - 1h pour arriver au départ.
Pour y aller notre logeuse nous a dit qu'il y avait des collectivos qui partaient à 3h du matin pour 5 soles. Là c'est sûr d'être quasi seul en haut mais on n'avait pas envie de se lever si tôt (ça veut dire aussi avoir plus froid). On est parti à 6h, il devait y avoir des collectivos mais il n'y en avait pas. On a fini par prendre un taxi pour 15 soles par personne. On s'est entendu avec lui pour qu'il vienne nous chercher après Japura à l'arrivée de la vallée rouge, à 16h, on lui a montré l'endroit en passant.
On était au départ à 7h30. J'ai mis 2h45 à monter, les guides prévoient 3h, les plus sportifs peuvent le faire en 2h. Il y a aussi l'option cheval, je sais pas combien ça coûte depuis le bas mais le prix est dégressif en fonction de où on le prend. Avec le recul, c'est aussi une bonne option pour arriver plus vite et être moins nombreux en haut.
A 7h30 il y avait très peu de monde sur le parking. Avec les chevaux on aurait probablement pu être quasi seuls en haut. Je tenais à marcher car je pensais qu'en allant moins vite, c'était mieux par rapport au mal de l'altitude. J'ai marché très lentement pour éviter que mon coeur ne batte trop vite. Ca s'est bien passé mais j'ai peut-être juste eu de la chance.
L'entrée pour la montagne colorée est 10 soles par personne.
Pour aller au point de vue sur la vallée rouge, il faut encore payer 10 soles. C'est le chemin qui part sur la gauche jusqu'à un col. Au col on paye et on peut aller jusqu'à deux points de vue. Là il y a déjà moins de monde. Au dernier pt de vue, on voit très bien la vallée rouge. Pour y accéder il faut commencer par descendre au fond. Ma trace était un chemin qui partait sur la gauche. Il y avait de la neige, même si ça n'avait pas l'air trop dangereux, on a préféré passer sur la droite, quasi en-dessous du point de vue.
Le reste du chemin est facile à suivre. C'est superbe.
On est arrivé sur la route à 15h10. On avait convenu avec le taxi que si on arrivait avant, on marcherait jusqu'à Japura et on se poserait en évidence au bord de la route. Ce qu'on a fait, en refusant un collectivos qui passait. A 16h10 toujours pas de taxi, et plus personne ne descendait. On a commencé à marcher sur la route sans grand espoir de faire les 21 km restants avant la nuit (17h30) et par chance une voiture avec un jeune couple et un enfant est passée, ils ont bien voulu nous emmener, très gentils. On peut aussi faire signe aux camions et monter sur le toit, mais ça ne nous tentait pas vu la vitesse à laquelle roulent les camions et la route étroite avec un passage très en hauteur et vertigineux.
Pour la durée de la rando, des plus sportifs que moi peuvent gagner facilement 2h. Moi je marche pas vite et en plus je fais des photos... On s'est arrêté pour manger en fond de vallée, il faisait bon, une vingtaine de minutes. Plus qqs pauses pour grignoter et boire.
Merci Pascal pour ton retour, ça me donne des infos très intéressantes pour notre rando mi-aout :)
a Priori il y avait de la neige quand vous y êtes allé, est-ce que tu penses que ça valait quand même le déplacement ? Le Vinincuca sous la neige présente peut être moins d’intérêts ?
Pour le retour sur Pitumarca, j'ai lu qu'on pouvait négocier pour descendre avec les bus touristiques. En as tu vu d côté de Japura où sont ils tous au niveau du parking de départ ?
Pas de neige sur la montagne colorée mais il y en a par endroits et en particulier pour descendre dans la vallée rouge.
En descendant par la vallée rouge, on débouche sur la route au-dessus de Japura. Oui à cet endroit il y avait 2 minibus qui attendaient des groupes mais on n'a pas essayé de négocier car on pensait avoir notre taxi. Il n'y a pas de parking, juste un peu de place dans le virage pour 3-4 véhicules.
En dehors de ça rien d'autre à Japura. Le matin c'était animé, des bus arrêtés pour le petit déjeuner, mais l'après-midi rien.
Après on peut essayer d'arrêter n'importe quel véhicule, c'est courant au Pérou. On a vu des péruviens descendre sur le toit de camions. On a pris aussi parfois des gens en stop sur des courtes distances qui voulaient nous donner 1 à 2 soles pour le trajet.
Depuis la montagne colorée on a vu aussi pas mal de gens qui montaient/descendaient par la large vallée derrière. En regardant la carte, il y a une piste qui part de Cusipata (sur la rout Puno Cusco, un peu au nord de Checacupe) et d'où on peut aussi rejoindre la montagne colorée. Au vu de la carte je dirais pour la marche 2x plus de distance que de l'autre côté et 800-900m de denivelee au lieu de 500m. Probablement moins de route. Mais aucune idée de l'état de la piste.
Pour ceux qui voudraient aller au départ avec leur véhicule au départ de la rando dans la vallée de Pitumarca, c'est possible. La piste est bonne. Mais étroite, vertigineuse en 2 endroits après Labracco et avant l'arrivée. Et les véhicules locaux roulent à toute vitesse. Donc faut pas avoir le vertige et faut faire attention.
De Pitumarca il y a beaucoup de choses à voir ( grotte, lacs, etc... demander aux locaux, certains ont des dépliants touristiques du coin). Le Machu Pitumarca et ses ruines sont très chouettes et accessibles en voiture. Ca peut être aussi un point de départ pour aller à Wakra Pukara de l'autre côté de la route Cusco Puno.
A quelques jours du départ pour un tour de 4 semaines en Pérou / Bolivie, j'envisage de faire une halte au Cerro Blanco près de Nazca à la place de Huacachina.…
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Hi everyone,
We’re planning 40 days in Uruguay and Argentina in February and March, trying to avoid as much rain as possible.
We’re thinking of starting in Buenos Aires, then heading to Bariloche, and from there flying to Córdoba, Mendoza, or Salta. Maybe by bus or renting a car to explore each region.
Do you have any suggestions or tips for us? We love picturesque, historic cities and landscapes. As seasoned travelers, we’re used to planning our trips ourselves.
Thanks in advance!
Hello,
my wife and I will be in Cusco for a week in March 2027.
I’d like to organize the visit to the site on our own, combining the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
We’d leave Cusco on Day 1 to arrive at the site in the morning, then stay in Aguas Calientes or Ollantaytambo, and on Day 2 return to Cusco while visiting the Sacred Valley.
Is this doable?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hello,
We’re spending 3 weeks in Rio between February 20 and March 15, 2027, to visit our son and daughter-in-law. We’re thinking of one or two "escapes" from Rio—3-day trips to get away from the city (so not too far, max 3–4 hours by car or bus). We’re all ears for suggestions! We love beautiful nature and authentic experiences, not so much the touristy spots... even though those spots are often in beautiful places, we’d rather avoid them.
Thanks for your insights!
Catherine
Hello,
we’re arriving in Fortaleza on February 14, 2027, and planning to rent a car to drive to João Pessoa in two stages. We’ll leave from there on the 20th or 21st to head to Rio. Our questions:
- Which stop between Fortaleza and João Pessoa would be the most enjoyable?
- How long does it take to drive from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?
- Are there any easy hikes (no guide needed) around João Pessoa?
Thanks for all your replies—I’m hoping for lots!
Catherine
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip with my partner (no kids this time—thanks, Grandma!) for two weeks to celebrate her 40th birthday. I’ve been thinking about Chile. We’re looking at leaving around September 18, 2027, starting in the south and returning in early April.
Here’s what I had in mind:
8 nights in a van in the Lake District and the start of the Carretera Austral (up to the Chaitén area). We’re set to arrive in Puerto Montt around 2:00 PM. We don’t want to go too far south since we’re planning to explore the heart of Patagonia (Chile and Argentina) with the kids when they’re older. The idea is to spend 3 nights discovering the lakes (up to Cochamó) and 3 nights in Pumalín Park. I’ve also added two transition nights.
7 nights in the Atacama to experience another side of Chile (San Pedro), taking a domestic flight from Puerto Montt to Calama in the early afternoon. We’ll depart for France in the early evening from Santiago.
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,
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Hello,
We’re thinking of spending 1 month in Chile, maybe doing a loop?
From 12/23 to 01/22.
What are the must-see sights, given we’re more interested in the country’s cultural side than the beaches?
Thanks
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 🌍