Bonjour à toute la communautés de Voyages Forum ...
Alors déjà marci d'avances pour votre aide et vos précieux conseils.
De mon coté je voudrais avoir quelques conseils, idées concernant un voyage qui me tient à coeur ...
En gros à partir de Mi Avril à mi Juillet j'ai 3 mois de libre et je voudrais les consacrer à la visite du Chili et du Pérou soit 1 mois et demi chacun.
Mon truc à moi serait de voyager en bus car il parait que c'est moins cher, de vivre dans de petits hotels voir habitants et de voir un maximum de paysages à travers des randonnées.
Donc voilà je voulais savoir si vous pouviez me donner un programme de un mois et demi pour chacun de ces 2 pays avec les meilleurs endroits/paysages à voir en ce temps imparti.
De meme si vous pouviez me donner des détails sur la saison à cette époque de l'année ainsi que le budget qu'il me faudrait pour ce voyage, ca serait parfait.
Merci beaucoup d'avance pour votre aide et bon week end.
salut, dans Peru tout est marché si tu veux économiser, tu dois connaître ces lieus en cet ordre (au sud): LIMA-NAZCA-AREQUIPA-PUNO-CUZCO(macchu picchu). Ils sont le plus touristical lieus que tu dois connaîse, si tu as un question ajouter moi pepe_mxpx@hotmail.com
Petit conseil: Si tu as autant de temps, pourquoi ne pas faire aussi la Bolivie? C'est tout aussi beau que le Perou et en plus, les gens sont beaucoup plus ouverts (à mon avis). T'as pas mal de petits coins "perdus" superbes, avec toujours un villageois prêt faire le guide. Enfin, Bolivie: jte conseille vraiment!
Au Perou:
Lima: perso, j'ai pas trop aimé. C'est sur la côte, il fait toujours gris, tu ne peux pas trop sortir le soir dans la plupart des quartiers.
Huaraz (au Nord de Lima): Magnifique! Tu peux faire des trekks superbes!!! Et tu croises vraiment une pétée de gens qui sont la pour voir du paysage!! Que du plaisir!
Iquitos: Ville dans l'Amazonie. Si tu y vas, prends une compagnie d'avion consillée dans les guides!!Quitte à payer plus. Car j'avais pris un compagnie très roots ("peru star" ou "star peru" je crois) et on s'est crashés dans l'amazonie au décollage. Donc, pas top. Mais ville magnifique et Ca vaut la peine de prendre un bateau sur le fleuve ucayali pour aller trainer quelques jours dans des villages géniaux (Jenaro Herrera, par exemple est à 12h de bateau ("lancha") de Iquitos. Y a plein de momes, c'est hallucinant!)
Pisco: je sais pas dans quelle état elle est maintenant, car il parait que le dernier tremblement de terre l'a rasée. Mais quand j'y étais: c'est une ville sympa, mais vachement dangereuse. Je pouvais pas me promener toute seule, meme le jour pour aller acheter des clopes.
Paracas: cool mais petit. faut faire le tour en bateau.
Ica et Huacachina: sympa, mais je serai pas restée plus de 2 ou 3 jours
Nazca: sympa, pas cher, gens adorables mais ville crade. Faire le tour en avion sur les lignes seulement s'il fait très beau
Arequipa: WAO!!! la plus belle ville que j'aie croisé. Visite le Monastère Santa Catalina, il vaut le détour. il fait suuuper beau tous les jours!! Que du plaisir d'être la bas, vraiment!
Cabanacondé et le canyon de la Colca: superbe et magnifique!!! Marche de fou, mais qui en vaut la peine. Mais on m'a dit que ce village était inacessible juste après les tremblements de terre.. Je pense que la route est réparée maintenant. E tout cas si t'as l'occasion, fonce! Mais attention à pas se faire mal dans la marche jusqu'en bas du canyon, car le chemin est mal tracé et l'hopital le plus proche se trouve à 7 heures de car.
Cusco: cool, mais touristes partout
Machu Picchu: wao, mais très cher! jte conseille de passer par Pisac, Urubamba et Ollantaytambo qui valent vraiment la peine.
Puno: beark
Juliaca: beark beark
Voila
Si tu décides d'aller en Bolivie, je te conseille
la Paz qui est superbe
Thiwanacu à 2/3 heures de collectivo de La Paz; excursion cool pour une journée.
Copacabana: juste à la frontière peru-bolivie: sympa, sur-touristique et fais gaffe à ton sac, parce que c'est possible de se faire mettre de la drogue dedans pour le passage de la frontière. et à copacabana, y a du H et d'la coco partout partout.
Sucre, Uyuni et le salar, evidemment.
voila, si tu veux des tuyaux pour hotels cool ou visites, dis le moi!
A+
Merci beaucoup Nathalie ca risque de pas mal m'aider ...
Penses que cela est jouable en un mois et demi et de voir vraiment les trucs sympa à ne pas louper ???
Pour les hotels oue jsuis plutot ouverts aux bons plans pas tres chers ... jsuis pas tres difficile de toute facon ... d'ailleurs nivzau budget tu penses qu'il faudrait que je comptes combien pour un mois et demi tout compris avec transport et tout et tout ???
Oui, t'as beaucou de temps! Les distances sont grandes, mais tu passes d'un coin à l'autre en une nuit de bus.. Enfin, moi je pense que t'as bien le temps! J'ai fait l'Pérou en un mois, et en trainant vraiment. Et un peu moins pour la Bolivie. T'as bien le temps, donc.
Pour le budget.. Le Pérou est plus cher que la Bolivie. Le Chili est l'un des pays les plus chers d'Amérique Latine paraît-il.
Pour l'instant, je retrouve pas mon carnet de voyage.. J'avais un peu noté les prix dedans.
Si tu voyages à deux, ce sera moins cher. Lima, les hotels sont plutôt chers. j'avais trouvé un hotel pour 20 soles par personnes et par nuit (ça fait environ 5, 5 euros), mais faut beaucoup marchander avec le patron, mais ils est cool. Surtout si t'es avec une miss. c'est "Hostal Roma", jiron Ica 326. c'est à deux blocs de l place centrale. C'est un peu cher mais t'es au centre de la ville donc tu peux trainer dehors plus tard.
Sinon, au Nord, à Huaraz, "La Casa De Jaimes" est un hôtel ou j'ai payé 7 soles pour la nuit, ça fait moins de deux euros. Sinon, dans toutes les villes, tu trouves suer facilement des hôtels pas cher. Mais payes toujours juste avant de repartir. En gros, pour dodo et bouffe, compte au maximum 10 euros par jour. Pis tout ce qu tu vas acheter pour ramener chez toi, et pis les visites touristiques. Genre, le tour au Machu Picchu revient à 140 dollars... quand le dollar avait encore de la valeur! Donc plutôt cher.
En Bolivie, les hôtels sont deux fois moins chers. Faut pas hésiter à comparer et à demander un prix pour si tu restes plusieurs nuit. Ils sont cools.
Moi j'avais dépensé environ 550 euros par mois. C'est beaucoup, mais j'avais acheté un million de trucs. Et je buvais beaucoup de matés.
En tout cas, je te conseille vraiment d'aller en Bolivie!
Ce n'est pas la bonne saison pour le Sud Chili. Si tu veux y aller, tu dois imperativement commencer par cela, pour les 15 premiers jours par ex. aller dans la region des lacs. Pucon est une bonne base. Cochamo, Petrohue aussi tres beau. S'il fait trop mauvais temps par la et tu veux faire de la randonnee dans la nature, essaye plus au Nord, region de Talca Curico (les villes elles meme n'ont aucun interet, comme presque toutes les villes au Chili) il y a les reserves de Vilches et Radal (seulement camping) entre autres.
Concernant les treks je voulais juste savoir un truc : faut il payer un guide local? J'imagine que oui et donc combien cela coute t il car plusieurs personnes m'ont dis que c'était tres cher car moi je suis fan des rando de plusieurs jours voire plusieurs semaines donc je voulais savoir à combien cela pouvait me revenir ...
Et ce n'est pas trop dangeureux de faire ca ? Je veux dire pour les longues trek il y a moyen de se perdre, de s'égarer ou meme d'avoir un accident ...
Ou en général tu faisais de petites treks ???
ahhh moi je veux bien des infos sur la bolivie por favor, je suis plus tres loin de la frontiere, toujours en argentine, et si tu peux me donner des petits plan sympa comme, hostel, coin paumes, si t as rencontre des ecoles ou on peut donner un coup de main. Enfin me conter un peu ton experience
voila voilou
merci nath
Je ne fais que des treks de 7 jours maximum en autonomie car je ne peux pas porter plus de poids. J'ai beaucoup d'expérience. A mon avis, le risque est limité. S'égarer un peu, ce n'est pas très grave ... Pense en comparaison aux risques d'accidents de la route quand tu fais de longs voyages dans ces pays en bus ...
Ok ok ... j'ai un peu d'expérience aussi mais pas énormement donc c'est vrai que de là à partir tout seul sur les treks ca risque d'être un peu tendu ...
En tout cas merci beaucoup pour tes réponseS ...
Ah oui petite question sur Machu pichu (pas sûr de l'orthographe lol) : est-on obligé de passer par des organismes ou peut on le faire tout seul ??
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Hi,
My wife and I are heading to Brazil from November 6th to December 2nd. We’ll be stopping in São Paulo, Paraty, Ilha Grande, Rio, and Salvador de Bahia.
Could you recommend some nice, non-luxury places to stay in each of these spots?
Also, any suggestions for places to visit would be great.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Marc
Hi there.
I already posted a message asking for advice about our upcoming trip to Chile.
Details: Getting around by bus or train.
Starting from Valparaiso, heading north, passing through cities and places to visit, then returning to Santiago via a different route.
Avoid the beaches...
Thanks
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.
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,
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,
@ivanbahiaguide
Loyal member of the French-Speaking Brazil Forums for over 15 years already 😊 🇧🇷
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
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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
