Je suis presentement en Equateur et et je m amuse comme une vraie petite folle! La vie est bonne ici et je m emerveille de tout a chaque jour... Cependant, petit nuage a l horizon, je dispose de beaucoup moins de temps que prevu pour descendre au Perou. En fait, je dois partir le 12 aout de Quito pour me rendre a Lima, et je prends l avion le 27 aout de Lima pour retourner au Quebec... Ce qui ne me laisse que 15 jours bien serres pour faire le trajet en autobus de Quito a Lima et voyager une brin dans le pays. Premiere question, combien de temps le trajet Quito Lima peut me prendre de temps? Bien entendu, je ne suis pas surrealiste et je sais que mes possibilistes sont extremement limitees... Cependant, est ce trop utopique de penser me rendre a Cuzco et revenir a Lima por prendre l avion? Le trajet le plus court de Lima a Cuzco peut prendre combien de temps? Et si Dieu le veut bien, est ce que j ai le temps de me rendre a Arequipa? Est ce que je devrais prioriser un autre itineraire? Qu est ce que je peux bien faire en seulement quinze jours, en incluant le trajet de bus de Quito a Lima? Je suis comme un peu dans la merde, j ai comme l impression que je ne pourrai rien voir en si peu de temps... Je devais avoir plus de temps, mais finalement, il y a des donnees qui ont changees... Des conseils??? Merci a l avance, Laorie. xxx.
Ce message ne réponds pas tout a fait a vos questions car j'ai fait le sud Pérou en voyage organisé et ne peux donner des conseils pour les transports en commun. Ce que je peux bien dire c'est que Cusco bien que fort touristique en vaux la peine, Arequipa est plus authentique et le climat est agréable et le Macchu Picchu hyper touristique et encombré.
Si vous êtes en Equateur (je pars demain): pleut-il vraiment tout le temps pour l'instant comme j'ai vu sur les sites météo? merci pour la réponse;
Bon, tu vas être serrée dans ton temps, mais ça se fait. Idéalement, je te dirais de choisir l'un ou l'autre. Tu te consacres soit à la vallée sacrée (Cuzco et environ) ou à la Côte Pacifique. Les 2 endroits sont à plus ou moins 20h de bus, mais attends toi à des retards et des inconvénients (mon amie a mis 2 jours se rendre à Cuzco de Lima).
La vallée sacrée visite rapide peut se faire dans le temps dont tu disposes. Voici ce que je te suggère. Passer 2-3 jours à Cuzco (visiter le centre, visiter Sacsayhuaman, les petits marchés, etc). Ensuite, tu peux prendre un autobus de quelques heures (nous on l'a fait de nuit, mais si t'es seule, c'est pas l'idéal). Tu peux te rendre a Ollantaytambo ou a Pisac et de là, tu peux visiter des ruines incas, tu peux voir les Salinas, tu peux voir le marché de Pisac (très touristique) et faire des petites randos dans les Andes. Tout ca se fait a partir de Cuzco aussi avec une agence, mais c'est plus cher). Si t'a pas le temps, tu peux "louer" un taxi a la journée et il va t'emmener partout, mais t'es mieux de trouver 2-3 autres personnes pour partager les frais.
Ensuite, si tu veux voir le Macchu Picchu, tu peux y aller sans faire le grand treck. C'est vrai que c'est bondé de touriste, mais personnellement, je trouve que c'est passer à coté de qqch que de ne pas y aller. Moi ce que j'ai fait, j'ai été a Agua Caliente en train de nuit en partant de Ollantaytambo(encore une fois, je sais pas si c'est conseillé seule, mais ca devrait pas etre un problème, c'est un train de touristes). Tu peux passer une journée là et visiter les alentours (attention, les prix sont gonflés, c'est la ville du Macchu Picchu). Je te conseille une petite rando peu connue, mais idéalement avec qqn. Tu marches en suivant la trac de chemin de fer vers le Macchu Picchu (demande a qqn) pendant environ 5km (attention dans les tunnels!) et tu vas voir une pancarte pour des chutes et une petite maisonnette. C'est un resto (eh oui!) et les gens sont très gentils. Tu peux aller à la chute, c'est super jolie et c'est dans la foret. C'est vraiment très beau.
Le lendemain matin, tu te lèves super tot, tu marches là ou les autobus touristiques vont pour le Macchu Picchu, mais emprunte le sentier pédestre. C'est environ 2h te rendre en haut. Et une fois rendue, je te conseil de mettre les efforts supplémentaires pour aller sur le Wayna Picchu qui a été pour moi le summum de ce voyage.
Ce qui est décrit ci-haut m'a pris: 7 jours. Ajoute ton transport (lima-cusco n'est pas inclut puisque je l'avais fait en avion). Tu devrais avoir le temps.
SINON
Arequipa c'est ma ville coup de coeur. J'ai ADORÉ. Ca prend environ 16h s'y rendre en bus. De là, tu peux facilement passer 2 jours dans la ville a visiter (ne manque pas la Santa Catalina qui vaut le détour). Ensuite, tu peux prendre une expédition de 2 jours au Canyon Del Colca et une journée pour aller voir les volcans. En revenant, tu peux t'arrêter à Nazca (mais moi je trouve que ca vaut vraiment pas la peine) ou a Pisco pour aller aux Iles Ballestas (C'est ce que j'ai fait) et dans la réserve de Paracas. C'est très beau. En tout, c'est un autre 7-8 jours.
Bref, ya moyen de visiter. Perds pas ton temps a Lima si tu veux mon avis. Peut-etre une journée pour le Vieux Lima et Miraflores si tu veux te retrouver dans le style "amérique du nord" mais bof, c'est mieux les autres trajets!!
Moi, c'est l'inverse que je veux te poser comme question!!! Je pars pour Quito et Cuenca dans 1 mois et demi. Je vais y travailler et y vivre. J'aimerais savoir quelles sont les choses à ne pas manquer, si c'est dangereux, etc. Penses-tu pouvoir me conseiller?
En passant, si tu veux des adresses et des contacts au Pérou pour les hotels, dis-moi dans quelle région tu vas et je vais t'en donner!
Hasta pronto!
Vero
Paradise is not a place you can look for, cause its not a place you go, it's how you feel for a moment in your life. (The Beach)
Je ne peu pas vraiment t, aider avec ta question car j'en serai à mon 1er voyage au pérou.
J'arrive à Lima le 20 août et je pensais me rendre à Aréquipa passer quelques jours ou sinon me rendre directement à Cusco pour aller au Machu Pichu.
Si tu cherches un coéquipier pour faire trek au Machu Pichu ou aller vers le Cañon del Colca ou aux Islas Balletas tu n'as qu'à me laisser un petit message et on s'organisera pour se rencontrer.
salut jean jacques
est ce que tu en sais un peu plus sur ces interdictions de vol ? car on a une reservation lima-cuzco avec aerocontinente, le 25/07.
tu penses que ce sera toujours bloqué ? et les autres compagnies ?
merci d'avance
marike
szlut
je profite de ton exprience: est il possible de camper dans les environs du machu picchu ? combien as tu payé l'entrée du site ? peut on laisser les (gros!) sacs à l'entrée ?
merci d'avance
marike
Pour le camping ...je ne te conseille pas ....rien n est prevu ...je pense que c est des coups a te faire devaliser.
Il faut mieux dormir une nuit a Aguas Calientes.....
D experience, vouloir faire le machu Picchu tout seul est source de fatigues inutiles..en negociant bien avec une agence a Cuzxo au final ca ne te coutera pas plus cher.
LE macchu Picchu est une concession privee..qui est geree par une grande compagnie d hotel de luxe anglo saxonne.....a qui appartient le seul hotel de luxe du site...
Le train, unique moyen d acces ....appartient a la meme compagnie....La solution la moins chere est de prendre un bus jusqu a Aguas Calientes, la ou la route finit. Tu prends comme cela le train de cette ville, au dernier moment...ca doit etre entre 20 et 30 dolars....en fait quand tu passes par une agence la nuit est incluse... plus un tour des sites de la vallee sacree.....a ne pas manquer.
Dans la gare il n y a pas toujours de billets a vendre....en tant que touristes vous ne serez pas autorise dans les wagons des locaux...
Les sacs tu les laisses a l hotel qui te les garde..la montee a pied dure 1 h .....il fait chaud et humide....prevoir un t shirt de rechange pour ceux qui transpirent......
En haut, droit d entree a payer sur place de
20 USD.....a condition d etre discret, possibilite d entrer avec boisson et nourriture sur le site...normalement c est interdit....au pire, achat sur place au prix touristique...
POur ce qui est des vols aerocontinente...hier encore ils etaient bloques.....ca arrange certaines personnnes hauts placees ont interet a voir la compagnie se casser la figure....ca travaille en faveur d autres compagnies faut il croire...
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Bonjour à tous
Nous prévoyons 40 jours en Uruguay et Argentine en Février Mars. En évitant au maximum des pluies
Nous pensons au départ de Buenos aires aller à Bariloche puis Cordoba ou Mendoza ou Salta en avion . Peut-être en bus ou location de voiture pour découvrir chaque région.
Avez-vous des suggestions et conseils à nous donner. Nous aimons les villes pittoresques et chargées d'histoire et les paysages. Grands voyageurs nous avons l'habitude de préparer nos voyages nous mêmes.
Merci à vous.
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
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?
