Bonjour bonjour !
Nous sommes deux étudiantes et nous partons explorer le Chili 3 semaines en Août 2015 ! De ce fait j'aurai quelques questions pour les connaisseurs 😎
- le climat est il agréable pour le mois d'août ?
- devons nous explorer d'avantage le sud ou le nord du pays ?
- comment jugez vous la sécurité ? (Sachant que nous partons que à deux filles)
- est il possible de loger chez les locaux ?
- avons nous besoin d'un guide ? (Trek, balades...)
- quand réserver les billets d'avion ?
Je vous remercie pour vos réponses ! 🙂
Charlotte
Vaste sujet!août ce sera l'hiver le pays fait environ 4000kms du nord au sud avec des climats très différents, sec au nord, tempéré au centre humide au sud, sans parler de la montagne.Les distances et temps de parcours sont énormes.En bus, Santiago-San Pedro de Atacama c'est 24h.Explorer c'est un grand mot, disons visiter.A cette période, le sud et la Patagonie seront frais et humides, pas folichon.Le mieux est sans doute de visiter le centre jusque La Serena puis d'aller à San Pedro de Atacama au nord.Le Chili est un des pays les plus sécurisé mais comme partout il faut respecter les mesures de bon sens.Oui, on peut loger chez l'habitant en B§B par exemple.Pas besoin de guide, éventuellement agences locales comme à SPA.Les bus sont très bien organisés et adaptés aux longues distances.Pour les billets d'avion, le mieux est de s'y prendre plusieurs mois à l'avance en suivant leur évolution sur les sites comparatifs.
le Chili 3 semaines en Août 2015
- le climat est il agréable pour le mois d'août ? devons nous explorer d'avantage le sud ou le nord du pays ?
Non, c'est l'hiver partout. Le nord et l'extreme nord restent fréquentable.
- comment jugez vous la sécurité ? (Sachant que nous partons que à deux filles)
Pas de problemes particuliers á condition de ne pas trainer dans les endroits oú vous n'avez pas á explorer.
- est il possible de loger chez les locaux ?
Pas évident dans le nord mais vous pouvez trouver des residenciales ou hostales économiques.
- avons nous besoin d'un guide ? (Trek, balades...)
Pas de guides mais vous devrez passer par l'intermédiare d'agence de tourisme si vous n'étes pas motorisé.
Se motoriser (location) est une alternative interessante á certains endroits (la plupart) mais onéreuse.
- quand réserver les billets d'avion ?
Janvier est une haute saison pour les Paris/Santiago, achetez á moins de 1200 euros
Le Chili étant étroit, envisagez donc un circuit sur le nord ouest de l'Argentine et le Sud ouest de la Bolivie avec le nord du Chili.
Pour la question du climat, c'est en effet l'hiver au Chili, mais pour être restée tout le mois de Juillet et un peu du mois d'Août à Santiago, l'hiver y est tout de même moins rude que chez nous... Tu arrives encore à sortir sans manteau durant les belles journées. Après c'est relatif et changeant un climat. (c'était un bel hiver pour eux)
Je vous conseille de prévoir un imperméable et des bonnes chaussures, les averses sont pas forcément sympa..
Voir même les affaires de ski si ça vous dit, c'est quand même la saison des sports d'hiver à côté de Santiago à ce moment là !
Si vous optez pour le Sud, ce sera surement beaucoup d'averses, je pense qu'il y a toujours des belles ballades à faire mais pas avec la même aisance et les mêmes possibilités.. Surtout en Patagonie ou beaucoup de structures ferment.
Le bon conseil serait en effet de parcourir de Santiago jusqu'au Nord du Chili et à voir en combinant avec le Pérou ou la Bolivie. (avec en incontournable Santiago-Valparaiso-Canyon du Maipo, la région de la Serena qui est réputé.. mais surtout le désert de San Pedro). Vous pourriez combiner avec le Salar d'Uyuni qui est à côté en Bolivie et a vraiment l'air magnifique.
Les bus m'ont paru surs et le pays est un pays sécurisé, je ne m'y suis jamais senti en danger même en étant une fille et en se baladant seule !
Pour les balades, tout dépend du lieu mais dans le désert il peut être difficile de se balader seule, il faudra donc passer par des agences ou par le biais des hébergements (hostel -hôtels) qui proposent souvent les tours organisés.
Je pense par exemple pour voir les geysers du Tatio, aller voir un salar, se baigner dans la lagune Cejar, se ballader dans la vallée de la Lune...
Même pour un petit trek dans la montagne il peut être intéressant de passer par une agence ou un parc, ça vous permettra de découvrir les meilleurs "spots" avec de beaux points de vue. (Par exemple le parc Cascada de las animas à côté de Santiago dans les montagnes).
Enfin pour le logement chez des locaux, je pense qu'il y a pas mal de possibilité par le Couchsurfing au moins à Santiago-Valparaiso.
Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces précisions qui me sont très utile. C'est vrai que le climat nous pose un peu problème car nous voudrions vraiment faire la Patagonie! 😕
Nous avons eu plutôt des échos négatif sur Santiago du style "pas grand chose à voire" de ce fait nous allons rester plus longtemps à Valparaiso, qu'en pensez vous ?
Enfin, pensez vous qu'il est indispensable de passer quelques jours au Pérou ? Beaucoup de gens nous disent de faire les deux mais que le Pérou est moins "sécurisé". 😎
Merci Gaëlle!
Bonne soirée.
Charlotte
Pour ce qui est de Santiago, oui ce n'est pas une ville ayant beaucoup de patrimoines ou gros sites touristiques, mais pour moi ça vaut quand même le coup d'y passer. (Mais bon, c'est vrai qu'après y avoir passé 5 mois, je me suis attachée mon avis est forcément subjectif)
Tout dépend de ce que vous voulez voir mais si vous avez l'occasion d'y passer un ou 2 jours, vous serez largement occupé en allant sur le Mont San Cristobal, en visitant la maison "La Chascona" de Pablo Neruda, en allant au marché, en se balladant dans le centre, en visitant le musée de la mémoire pour en apprendre + sur le passé du Chili et il y a aussi d'autres musées si vous êtes intéressées...
Mais aussi pour sortir, la vie nocturne dans le quartier Bellavista est plutôt sympa! (pour tester notamment les boissons locales..).
Depuis Santiago il y a aussi la possibilité d'aller dans les montagnes pour de belle balades (Canyon du Maipo dont je parlais plus haut) ou aussi la possibilité de visiter les vignobles (il y en a sur la route vers Valparaiso aussi).
Mais oui Valparaiso vaut le coup donc vous pouvez y passer plus de temps, en 2 jours vous aurez le temps de visiter Valparaiso et la station balnéaire Viña del Mar. Il y a aussi Isla Negra, qui vous permet de voir une autre maison de Pablo Neruda.
Pour ce qui est de visiter le Pérou, tout dépend de votre itinéraire, et du temps que vous passez dans chaque endroit bien sûr.
Mais moi je trouve que ça ajouterait un grand + à votre voyage si vous voulez un meilleur aperçu de l'Amérique du Sud. Certes, le Pérou est un pays moins sécurisé mais pour avoir visiter Lima et Cusco, c'est nettement + dépaysant, c'est un pays fascinant, la culture y est bien différente du Chili (et de même pour la Bolivie) !
Et pour reparler de sécurité, c'est toujours une question délicate, mais je pense vraiment qu'en prenant les précautions habituelles (pas circuler de nuit, pas de richesses apparentes, etc.) vous pourrez y passer un très bon séjour. (de même pour la Bolivie)
Je me suis baladée dans Lima, Cusco, La Paz seule sans jamais me sentir en danger ! (même si oui, en lisant quelques post sur les forums on peut vite devenir parano, après c'est bien aussi de partir "prévenu" pour éviter les dangers)
Pour moi ce qui est le plus "stressant" ce sont les trajets et transports donc pour ça il faut bien faire gaffe à prendre de bonnes compagnies de bus et des taxis officiels. CruzdelSur serait la compagnie de bus la plus sûre au Pérou
Et je tiens aussi à vous dire qu'en Aout vous rencontrerez plein d'autres européens en voyage comme vous, donc vous devriez être entourés aussi !
En espérant être assez claire et vous éclairer un peu...
Vous avez encore le temps de la réflexion pour prévoir tout ça au moins :)
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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 🌍
