Nous voulons aller au Pérou en avril 2009. J'ai lu sur les sites des consulats canadien et français des recommandions d'extrême prudence pour le Pérou...J'ai aussi lu dans le Lonely Planet qu'il y avait parfois des agressions sur le chemin des Incas...quelqu'un sait de quel genre d'agressions il s'agit et à quelle fréquence? Mon conjoint n'est plus très certain de vouloir y aller s'il y a de réels risques..
Je ne sais pas de quoi vous parlez...les consulats sont dans l'ignorance totale.
Et sur le chemin de l'inca les attaques les plus fréquentes que vous pouvez rencontrer.....son la fatigue, la soif et les moustiques (en saison).
Tentez plutôt de savoir combien de gens de combien de pays se rendent au Pérou chaque semaines pour vous faire une idée du danger au Pérou.
Tu as pris le temps d'aller consulter ces sites mais malheureusement tu as oublié de lire quelque chose de très important qui invite les voyageurs à ne jamais visiter les sites des consulats!!! 😠
Regarde sur le forum, plein te le diront, en particulier ceux qui y restent pour de longs mois et les amis Péruviens eux-même qui nous font, mieux que personne, découvrir leur vie et leur pays!
C'est vraiment dommage de changer d'avis car vous aller sans doute manquer une expérience des plus prenantes!
J'espère que tu recevras d'autres réponses pour te rassurer un peu et que tout le monde réussira à vous convaincre, ton conjoint et toi!!!
Si on se fie aux infos des consulats, on reste chez soi, dans un camp retranché, armé jusqu'aux dents ! 🤪
A mon avis, ils exposent toujours le pire qui puisse arriver pour se dédouaner en cas de problèmes.
Bref, je vais aussi au Pérou et en Bolivie en août. je vais faire le sentier de l'inca. Je connais des dizaines de personnes qui sont allées dans cette région et aucune n'a connu de problèmes majeurs.
Le seul truc auquel il faut faire gaffe, c'est les vols à la tire assez fréquents, mais bon, c'est pas non plus extrêmement grave !
Il y a eu des agressions sur le chemin des Incas, le tour du Huayhuash et sans doute d'autres treks aussi. Mais statistiquement les risques sont faibles. Je sais qu'un grand groupe de touristes fortunés du Moyen Orient a ete attaque il y a quelques annees. Le Perou n'est pas un pays tres sur, mais c'est surtout dans et autour des grandes villes (sauf certains quartiers du centre ville ou la police et les gardes prives sont omnipresents) que vous devez faire attention.
Salut Izi, 😉
En effet cela serait dommage de ne pas connaitre ce beau pays qu'est le Pérou. J'ai eu l'occasion d'aller à Arequipa, dans une auberge de jeunesse, dans un décor splendide; 25 degrés toute l'année; plus au sud, le Lac Titicaca, qui se passe de commentaire, l'harmonie... De plus les lignes de Nasca qui est un mystère profond..
Sur la 30aine de sites sacrés, le Machu Pichu reste le plus célèbre. En son temps, la possibilité de monter en train et de trouver une "chambre" à Aguascalientes était possible pour les frileux; le camping et les plaisirs de marcher et de découvrir le chemin des Incas doivent être fort.
Si tu as besoin d'info supplémentaires, je peux volontiers vous informerAvril 2009, c'est encore loin...😎
Un mois seule à l'automne et je confirme, aucun problème. Bon, je n'ai pas été trainer dans les bidonvilles de Lima, ni laissé mon sac seul, mais j'ai pu sortir mon appareil photo normalement sans qu'on me saute dessus pour me le prendre. Je veux dire par là qu'il faut les précautions d'usage de voyageur, ni plus ni moins. Le Pérou est très sympa, l'automne est une période moins touristique, peut-être est-ce pour cela qu'il y aurait moins de vols ? J'y retourne cet été.Je n'ai pas non plus rencontré une seule personne qui ait eu des galères, cela doit parfois arriver mais sans doute plutôt rarement.
Bonne route
"Le soleil n'est jamais si beau qu'un jour où l'on se met en route." Giono
Quest-ce qui pousse à diaboliser le Pérou de cette façon ? Nous y sommes allés deux années concécutives pour des séjours chaque fois d'un mois. Nous avons sillonné le Pérou du Sud au Nord, en bus, en collectifs, à pied, dans les villes et des lieux éloignés, sans le moindre souci. Partout, l'accueil a été chaleureux. Bref, rien que de bons souvenirs. Bien sûr comme l'écrit un autre voyageur, nous n'avons jamais abandonné notre sac dans un lieu public, pas plus que nous ne le ferions à Bruxelles ou à Paris. Les vols à la tire sont universels; les Péruviens n'en ont pas le monopole; pourtant, ils sont pauvres et cela doit leur faire mal de voir le comportement de certains touristes qui étalent leurs dollars avec un mépris, imbus de leur croyance à la supériorité de leur culture européenne ou américaine (nous avons assisté à des scènes abjectes et humiliantes subies avec une dignité digne du plus grand respect). Si nous avions lu ce que disent les sites des affaires étrangères, nous n'aurions jamais osé quitté la Belgique ni même notre village car certaines villes y seraient aussi dangereuses que Chicago au temps de la prohibition.
Nous avons sillonné l'Amérique latine pendant vingt ans, soit presque deux ans sur place, et visité des pays "dits à hauts risques" comme la Colombie et on nous a volé en tout et pour tout...un porte-monnaie qui contenait quelques pièces. Par contre, nous avons pleins de merveilleux souvenirs, notamment en ce qui concerne l''hospitalité. Allez, ne manquez pas de voir un si beau pays.
Et je pense que tu oublies le plus gros danger: le Sentier Lumineux.
Ils sont partout. Il ne faut surtout pas aller en vacances dans ce pays si on tient à la vie.
Est-il encore temps de changer de destination? Espérons que tu n'as pas acheté ton billet...
Sinon, il te faut appeler l'ambassade du Canada à Lima et envisager de rester tout ton séjour chez eux.
Ou alors te faire escorter par l'armée ou la police.
(source de l'information : Espacla, un fidèle du forum, qui a un brin d'humour.)
Buen viaje
On ne peut se fier uniquement a l experience de chacun quant a ce genre de questions, les uns ayant ete agresses plusieurs fois sans etre pour autant des junkies ou des gogos, les autres ayant traine dans les coins les plus mal fames (comme moi) sans jamais avoir la moindre embrouille....................!!!
Ou est la realite dans ces experiences si diverses d un voyageur a l autre, l objectivite.............!!?
Par contre, quand les statistiques (je sais, on peut faire dire tout et son contraire a des chiffres!), meme si elles rebutent certains, provenant de plusieurs organismes internationaux se rejoignent plus ou moins par rapport a un domaine defini ou a ce genre d interrogations, il faut etre sacrement obtus pour ne pas en tenir compte.............!!!
De nombreux experts considerent par exemple que les taux d homicide constituent les donnees les plus fiables sur la criminalite (ca parait logique non?)..............!
Pour repondre a ta question et du point de vue des statistiques et non pas des consulats, le Perou est un des pays les plus surs d Amerique Latine.........!
Le Pérou comme tous les pays "en developpement" comporte des risques du fait de l'extreme pauvrete et ignorance facilement manipulable pour creer la délinquance. Si vous prenez des précautions il ne vous arrivera rien. Première précaution ne pas montrer de signe exterieur de richesse pas de montre de valeur pas de bijoux et des vetements simples.
Le Pérou est beaucoup plus sur que le Venezuela le Brésil ou la Colombie ou les enlèvements sont fréquents.
Lors de mon premier voyage comme touriste j'avais acheté chez Decathlon un baton de marche trés pratique pour les trekkings mais aussi pour repousser d'eventuels voleurs qui s'approchent simplement en levant le baton. Je le prenais quand j'allais dans des marchés à risques. Je totalise 3 ans au Pérou et je n'ai jamais été agressée. Les touristes qui se font agresser sont des touristes arrogants qui montrent leur supériorité.
J'y ai passé plus de 6 mois et je n'ai jamais eu le moindre problème que ce soit à Lima ou dans les villes du nord du Pérou.
Mon cousin a sillonné le sud et Cusco, aucun problème non plus.
non il n' y a pas + d'agression qu' a paris ou new york, un peu de prudence seulement, pas d'exibition de bijoux, dicretion quand vous manipulez votre argent
alllez preparer votre séjour
Nous voulons aller au Pérou en avril 2009. J'ai lu sur les sites des consulats canadien et français des recommandions d'extrême prudence pour le Pérou...J'ai aussi lu dans le Lonely Planet qu'il y avait parfois des agressions sur le chemin des Incas...quelqu'un sait de quel genre d'agressions il s'agit et à quelle fréquence? Mon conjoint n'est plus très certain de vouloir y aller s'il y a de réels risques..
Bien comme dans tous les pays de amerique du sud on dois etre prudent on se promene pas appariel photo au cou mais on cache dans sac a main. tous ces petite chose vont evite des probleme dans le jours surtout jamais eu de trouble moi
Ma femme est perouvienne alors je connais ce coin
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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,
@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
My partner and I are planning our 3-week trip to Ecuador for the summer of 2027. Yes, we’re getting a head start—we’re planning to visit the Galapagos Islands and want to make the most of our budget.
While researching online, I keep coming across ToutEquateur. Has anyone here used them before?
I’ve seen some interesting prices, especially for Amazon stays and Galapagos cruises, but I’m wondering if it’s worth booking through them or if I could get better deals by contacting lodges or boats directly (though I don’t speak much Spanish).
If you have any firsthand experiences to share, I’d love to hear them.
Hi everyone,
We're planning a trip to southern Chile in November. Here's our tentative itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago, then a flight the next day to Balmaceda where we'll pick up a rental car to reach Coyhaique.
Day 3: Walk in the Coyhaique National Reserve, then continue to Puerto Chacabuco. Return to Coyhaique for the second night.
Day 4: Drive to Villa Cerro Castillo for a hike in the national park. Continue to Puerto Tranquilo and stay there for 3 nights.
Day 5: Boat tour on Laguna San Rafael.
Day 6: Day trip to Monte San Valentin Glacier.
Day 7: Excursion to the Marble Chapels, then drive to Puerto Guadal. We'll stay there for 3 nights.
Day 8: Walk along Lago Carrera and return to Puerto Guadal.
Day 9: Rio Baker Valley and, if possible, a glacier excursion.
Day 10: Drive to Cochrane and hike in Tamango National Reserve. We'll stay 2 nights in Cochrane.
Day 11: Walk in the Chacabuco Valley.
Day 12: Drive to Caleta Tortel. We'll stay there for 2 nights.
Day 13: Cruise in the Rio Baker delta.
Day 14: Return to Cochrane.
Day 15: Return to Balmaceda in two stages.
Day 16: Continue the return journey.
Day 17: Return the rental car and head back to Santiago.
After this, we're also planning to explore northern Santiago. I'll post about that part once I have a clearer idea of the route.
What do you think of this itinerary? Is it doable in 17 days?
Thanks in advance for your tips and recommendations.
martine
Hi everyone! So happy to be back on this forum—it’s packed with such useful info! 🙂 My husband and I are planning a 2.5-week self-drive trip to Colombia at the end of the year, including some domestic flights. My first question is: is it possible, easy, and safe to do a road trip in Colombia?
Below is our draft itinerary (with questions at each stop):
29/11: France → Colombia. Overnight in Bogotá.
30/11: Exploring Bogotá: La Candelaria and Montserrate.
01/12: Gold Museum (closed on Mondays). Drive to Zipaquirá (1.5 hrs) to visit the Salt Cathedral. Then drive to Villa de Leyva (3 hrs). Explore the town. Overnight in Villa de Leyva.
02/12: Return to Bogotá via Laguna de Guatavita (5 hrs). Is it worth the detour? Overnight in Bogotá.
03/12: Flight to Pereira. Drive to Salento. Overnight in Salento.
04/12: Cocora Valley (hike among the wax palms) followed by a drive around the area. Are there any waterfalls or other sights nearby?
05/12: Visit a coffee finca—any recommendations? Then explore the surroundings: Filandia, Manizales, waterfalls? Hot springs? Which ones?
06/12: Flight to Medellín.
07/12: Exploring Medellín: Centro, Plaza Botero, Comuna 13. How do you visit Comuna 13? Is it easy to get around Medellín? Metro? Buses?
08/12: Drive to Guatapé (2 hrs). Visit the town, stroll around the lake, then El Peñol. Overnight in Guatapé.
09/12: Return to Medellín.
10/12: Flight to Santa Marta. Drive to a hotel near Tayrona Park.
11/12: Tayrona—El Zaino entrance.
12/12: Tayrona—Palangana entrance, then Bahia Concha and Santa Marta. What do you think?
13/12: Drive to Minca (45 mins). Can we reach the village by car? Pozo Azul and Marinka waterfalls. Overnight in Minca (or back in Tayrona?).
14/12: Drive to Puerto Nao (5 hrs). Stop in Ciénaga on the way + boat tour in Nueva Venecia and/or Buena Vista? Not enough time? Overnight in Puerto Nao.
15/12: Exploring Cartagena: Centro, Getsemaní, the walls + La Boquilla if we have time.
16/12: La Boquilla (is it really worth it?) if we didn’t have time yesterday, then back to the beach.
17/12: Return to France.
So, what do you think? Is this doable, or should we tweak it? Thanks in advance for your invaluable feedback and tips! 🙂
Hi there, I’ll be in Brazil from December 10th to the end of February.
I’ve sketched out a rough itinerary but I’m not sure how to arrange it—considering the climate, year-end holidays, and Carnival.
Basically, I’m thinking of the Amazon, the Northeast coast with Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (but skipping Chapada Diamantina),
Ouro Preto, Paraty, and Ilha Grande—but no Rio visit.
Is this doable in 3 months?
Which direction should I take for this itinerary?
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone, does anyone know the agency Ventura Travel Agency (not ventura travel)? After lots of research and quotes, it’s the only one offering Uyuni at a reasonable price while meeting all the criteria: transfer to the border, private-room accommodation, and a very fair rate. Other agencies or guides either offer shared rooms, no border transfer, or prices that are way too high. But I’d love to hear some reviews about this agency. Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
We're planning a trip to Chile to visit the Atacama Desert and then head toward Putre, Lauca, Salar de Surire, etc.
Which would be the better time to go, April or November?
Is an SUV enough?
Looking forward to your tips!
Hi everyone, French travelers in Chile—what credit cards do you use for your various car rentals in the country? I’m traveling in September and was planning to switch my regular debit card (a VISA PREMIER in deferred debit mode) for the deposit guarantee.
My rentals are with Figal in Punta Arenas, Econautos in Arica, and Chilean Rent a Car in Temuco, and all of them want the deposit on a credit card. For me, deferred debit *should* work, but I’ve read comments saying the opposite.
How’s it actually working on the ground with these rental companies right now? Will a deferred debit card work, or not at all?
In France, banks don’t issue credit cards, right—or am I mistaken?
Hi everyone, is it still possible to travel in Ecuador outside the Amazon region? If so, do you have a reliable agency to recommend? All your recent experiences from the past few months would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much
Hi,
We’re heading to Buenos Aires for 3 days in November and would like to do a guided tour of a few neighborhoods. There are "free" tours, but none in French. Does anyone have a guide to recommend so we can really get to know the city beyond just the architecture?
Thanks
Hi there,
I’m desperately looking for info on the schedules and routes of (shared) boats to visit the islands of Lake Titicaca.
From what I’ve found, there’s a *combi* (bus) that leaves from Puno to go to Llachon. Where do you catch it? What are the schedules and frequency? Does it take about 1 hour?
Then in Llachon, you can take a boat to Amantani (45 min). Same question—where do you check for frequency and schedule?
After that, from Amantani, boats go to Taquile and then Uros. Do you have enough time to visit the islands between two boats? Frequency and schedule?
The goal is to do this tour independently (no agency) over 2 days. Thanks for any tips you might have!
I just got back from a trip to Bolivia and wow—what a wake-up call. It’s not the easiest country, but it’s absolutely stunning.
I started with Isla del Sol, perfect for easing into the altitude at a relaxed pace. Try to stay in the northern part of the island—it’s quieter and the views are insane. And the trout there? Unreal. Quick tip: bring cash in small bills; they almost never have change, and cards are rarely accepted.
Next up, La Paz. The city’s pretty wild, built in every direction. I did a few hikes in the area, including the famous Charquini Lagoon (the blue lake) at over 5,000 m—let’s just say I struggled 😅 but it was so beautiful it was totally worth it.
After that, I headed to Sajama. It’s cool, especially for the hot springs, and I stayed in Tomarapi. But honestly, if you’re short on time, you can skip it without too many regrets.
The highlight of the trip: the Salar. I did it starting from Tupiza, and I *highly* recommend going Tupiza → Uyuni. Way less crowded at the start and the landscapes are super varied. For the tour, I used SplitYourGuide to find a group, and it worked out great. Super handy for splitting costs and meeting people.
I wrapped up in Sucre—this city is gorgeous, all white, with such a chill vibe. And the salteñas + ice cream? Next level 😋
Bottom line: Bolivia’s a bit rough around the edges, sometimes exhausting (shoutout to the altitude), but it’s 1000% worth it.
If you’ve got questions or need tips, I’m happy to help!
Martin
I was planning to go to Réunion and stay in half-board accommodation with non-professionals, but it seems that’s not really the custom there—or maybe my budget isn’t big enough.
So, since I’ve already traveled around Ecuador and Peru, I’m now looking at Argentina, especially for its mountains (like the ones in Réunion that tempted me, even though—frustratingly—I could only admire them from below).
I plan to get around by bus and don’t know in advance where I’ll sleep, so I won’t book ahead. If I like a place, I might stay for several days.
I know that in Chile, it’s easy to find half-board accommodation, but what about in Argentina?
I’d like to stay with locals in half-board without it being a professional setup. I’m not sure if this is common practice there. It’s up to me to find someone willing to host me.
What do you think?
What would be a fair price (keeping in mind that 40 to 50 € is the max I can spend on accommodation, breakfast, and dinner)?
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Patagonia for three weeks in November, starting from Coyhaique in Chile.
We won’t have a car, and I’m struggling to find information about transportation options for a few parts of the itinerary we’d like to do:
1) From Perito Moreno (the town, near Los Antiguos), we’d like to travel down Ruta 40 to visit Perito Moreno National Park and then cross into Chile via the Paso Roballos (at the latitude of Bajo Caracoles) to reach the road to Cochrane. Without a car, it seems we’ll need to use private agencies to get to the national park—do you have any recommendations or suggestions? Also, does anyone know if it’s possible to cross into Chile via Paso Roballos (from Bajo Caracoles) without a rental car? That is, without having to go all the way down to El Chaltén or back up toward Perito Moreno/Los Antiguos, etc.?
2) The second stretch that seems a bit tricky (though still easier, in theory) is from Caleta Tortel to Villa O’Higgins on the Chilean side. Do we have to go back through Cochrane, or are there ways to get directly from Tortel to Villa O’Higgins?
3) Finally, we’d like to hike into Argentina (El Chaltén) from O’Higgins. Any recommendations for this? Do we need to go through an agency? What’s the estimated duration of the trek?
As you’ve probably gathered, we want to visit some off-the-beaten-path spots but don’t have a car, so we’re looking for the best possible compromises.
Thanks so much in advance for all your suggestions!
Thomas
Hi,
we’re planning a round trip from San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, to Salta, Argentina, in two months. On the way there, we’ll take the northern route via Susques, Route 27, then 52. But for the return, we were thinking of taking the southern route via San Antonio de los Cobres, Route 51, then 23. Is it similar to the northern route in terms of road surface? How busy is it, and are there gas stations? Basically, should we be worried about doing it in an SUV that’s supposedly 4x4 but has regular road tires and no second spare wheel, obviously...
I’ve seen that we can stop over in San Antonio de los Cobres.
Thanks for your feedback.
Raf.
Hi,
we’ll be in Calama at the end of March 2026, and I’m looking for a reliable car rental there for a 7-day road trip to Salta, Argentina. But I’m struggling with the car rental agencies in Calama because the reviews can be scary. I saw Gyg, which has great ratings, but I’m a bit wary (5/5 from 59 reviews—either the guy’s amazing or it’s fake...), but I can’t find any recent reviews on VF in general.
For Punta Arenas, I booked with Dachelet and didn’t have any issues with email exchanges.
Thanks in advance.
Raf.
I’m planning the trip of my dreams for next November—Chile!
I’d love to get your thoughts on my potential itinerary. I know it’s a big investment in terms of both time and money, so every bit of feedback, suggestion, or info helps immensely. Thank you in advance!!
1-Flight to Santiago
2-Explore Santiago
3-Explore Santiago
4-Bus from STG to Valpo (2h) + visit Valparaíso + night in Viña
5-Visit Valparaíso + bus back to STG (2h)
6-Flight to Calama + bus to San Pedro + explore and acclimate in San Pedro + car rental in the afternoon (+Chaxa?)
7-(Very early) Valle del Arcoíris + Laguna Cejar + Valle de la Luna
Good evening,
We’d love to go in November to enjoy some beautiful beaches for about two weeks, preferably around Bahia, as November/December seems like a great time.
We’ve already traveled to Brazil several times and know the south of Rio as well as the region between São Luís and Fortaleza, and Chapada Diamantina...
What advice would you give us: the south with Itaparica, Morro de São Paulo, Boipeba, Barra Grande—or all four? Or maybe the north?
Thanks in advance for your help
Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I last posted!
First time in South America for me, my wife, and our 7-year-old son. I’ve put together this itinerary and would love to hear your thoughts:
Bogotá 28/07 – 30/07: Arrival. Which neighborhood and outings would you recommend?
Flight to
2 Filandia 30/07 – 03/08: (255 €). Waterfalls and horseback riding,
Cocora Valley,
Hiking,
Nearby villages.
Flight to
3 Tayrona 03/08 – 07/08: Hotel La Casablanca
Hike with Tierra Nevada and the Kogui village (any feedback?). Return by inner tube for the little one.
Short night hike.
Second hike to La Piscina, etc., return by 🐎.
4 Cartagena 07/08 – 10/08: Air-conditioned bus.
Staying in Getsemaní? Mangroves & the Castle, exploring the city.
5 Bogotá 10/08 – 12/08
Feel free to share your feedback!
Have a great day!
Hi,
During an upcoming trip to Peru, we’ll have one day to explore around Arequipa (excluding Colca Canyon) with a car and driver.
We’ve got a few options:
- Toro Muerto petroglyphs and dinosaur footprints at Querulpa
- Ruta del Sillar and Quebrada de Culebrillas
We’re a group of 6 friends with an average age of 70, all mobile, and we’re planning a trip to Peru in September/October 2026. Below is an idea of what we’re looking for: a French-speaking guide, accommodation in 3-star hotels or homestays with comfort.
Duration: 16 to 20 days on-site.
Visit the main sites with immersion in the culture and way of life.
Which francophone agency in Peru would you recommend? Thanks
Hi there!
I’m putting together my itinerary for Brazil, looking for beautiful natural spots with wildlife, flora, and great hikes...
I’ve come across the Cananeia / Super Agui / Ilha do Mel region and the PETAR / Intervales / Alto Ribeira area.
Has anyone here been to these places? If so, do you have any recommendations for accommodations and activities?
Thanks in advance!
Best,
Olivier 🌍
I’ll be in ARICA in northern Chile at the end of May 2026 and want to get to TACNA.
Are there taxis, buses, or collectivos that run the border crossing route?
After that, bus to AREQUIPA (Peru): any bus company you’d recommend?
