Juste ce petit message pour vous inciter à partir en Colombie !
Je reviens d'un voyage organisé à Bogota, Carthagène des Indes et les îles San Andrès. Le quartier de la Candelaria, le musée de l'or, la cathédrale... Bogota est unique en son genre !
Que dire des Caraïbes ?
Carthagène est une somptueuse ville coloniale, riche en histoire...La fiesta à San Andrés au son de la Salsa, du reggae au bord des eaux turquoises laisse d'excellents souvenirs... Le tout arrosé d'un accueil formidable des colombiens !
Rien à voir avec l'image que l'on nous donne à la TV...
Je vous conseille l'agence Calima à Paris par qui je suis passé et qui connait par coeur la destination.
Buen viaje à tous !
Bienvenue au club! je ne manque jamais une occasion de parler de ce magnifique pays et de ces gens absolument adorables, souvent très cultivés, amoureux de leur pays, pas pour s'autoglorifier (comme certains), mais par passion de le faire découvrir à leurs "invités"
J'adore l'expression "colombophile"😉
Bon, tout n'est pas rose ni de tout repos, loin de là, mais avec un peu de travail (infos, préparation) c'est toujours un merveilleux voyage!
La grande claque de ma vie également... vivement la prochaine fois!
Et que peut-on en dire pour une fille seule ??
J'ai le projet de partir fin juillet pour un mois sur place, a priori Cartagène et environ...
Que pouvez-vous me recommander d'indispensable ?
Ai-je raison de ne pas me sentir trop en danger ??
Y a t'il un guide de voyage que je puisse acheter ?
je vais bientot etre a manaus j hesite a remonter vers le venezuela pr traverser la colombie puis descendre vers le sud...ca m a la air vraiment chaud ces deux pays...
Je suis d'accord avec Lolo, j'ai passé deux semaines en Colombie l'année dernière (trop court!), selon mon expérience il n'y a aucun danger de guérilla à l'intérieur des villes, le seul risque réside dans les déplacements entre les villes... plusieurs conseillent de ne prendre que l'avion alors que d'autres assurent qu'on peut tout faire en bus sans aucun problème. Une chose est sûre c'est que je retourne l'an prochain en Colombie en espérant cette fois voir plus du pays, entre autres la région caféière et la Ciudad Perdida.
Pas plus de danger que dans les autres pays latino-américains pour une gringa seule...
Avons passé 5 semaines fabuleuses en 2000...grosse claque également, d'autant plus que c'était mon 1er voyage ....ca restera certainement pour moi le meilleur.
On pourrait parler de ce chouette pays pendant des heures, de la chaleur de ses habitants...de la beauté de ses paysages..
Avons vu entre autre les caraibes bien sûr...île de Baru...cartagène et santa marta, le parc tayrona...mais aussi le sud, le plus que paisible village de San Augustin, que tous ceux qui iront passent mon bonjour à Pacho, un guide que vous rencontrerz surement sur place !!
Enfin voilà, encouragons le vf-iste à visiter ce merveilleux pays !!
Effectivement, c'est un pays magnifique. J'ai passé 4 merveilleuses semaines avec quasiment le même programme que Exal, San Agustin avec une mémorable ballage à cheval avec Pacho....., Santa Rosa de cabal (région du café), les Caraïbes, le parc Tayrona (6 jours de rando à la Ciudad Perdida sous un soleil de plomb).
Bref, que du bonheur.
Et dire que tout le monde nous avait traités de fou.....
amoureux de leur pays, pas pour s'autoglorifier (comme certains).........
A qui pense tu la ?????????.........
Bonjour (ou bonsoir) A personne en particulier, je t'assure😉 j'y ai simplement trouvé des gens fiers de leurs pays et heureux de faire partager ses merveilles (naturelles, artistiques...), mais ne croyant pas que le monde entier les regardait, les imitait, qu'ils avaient à peu près tout inventé, que leur génie naturel était purement génétique! et là, il y a quelques spécimen sur terre!😎
Il y aurait des colombiens paranos? t'inquiètes pas, tout ce que j'ai dit sur ton pays et tes compatriotes est à prendre tel quel, au tout premier degré: splendide pays, énorme proportion de gens sympas, ouverts, cultivés, il y a bien sûr des connards comme partout (sinon la situation serait différente), mais quel bonheur quand on arrive d'Europe ou des states 😉
Vivement la prochaine fois!
Salut à tous,
Allez, sans y avoir été, moi je rajouterais bien un +1 tellement tous les posts sur la colombie m'emballent...Je pars pour deux petites semaines en février, et je suis déjà à fond! Le problème, c'est de faire des choix dans tous ces endroits qui ont l'air si chouettes. Une petite semaine du côté de cartagena, santa marta et le parque tayrona, ça, ça me semble plus qu'obligatoire. Et dans ma micro-semaine restante, ( combien de jours me conseillez vous à bogota, qu'y avez-vous aimé?), j'aimerais bien trouver un endroit de belles balades-randos à distance raisonnable de bogota. Leyva, c'est sympa? La zone del cafe, pas trop loin? D'autres petits coins connus de vous seuls?....
Merci
PS: Je n'aurais certainement pas le temps cette fois-ci ( mais gardons-en un peu pour les prochaines), j'ai entendu dire que ça n'était pas très recommandé d'aller se balader du côté de la ciudad perdida. Encore actuellement ?
La colombie, pour moi, ca été le pire et le meilleur.
Rencontres avec des locaux inoubliables, Santa Marta, le parc Tayrona, taganga, San augustin, Leticia.
J'ai pas fait la zone cafeiere, mais ca a l'air énorme: à la bonne saison !!!, saison sèche.
Le pire fut à bogota dans les hotels gringo, ou la coke est le seul sujet de préoccupation, bien glauque, mais aussi la frontière avec l'equateur ou l'ambiance est bien hostile aux gringos et cette ambiance militaire un peu partout qui pèse à la longue. J'ai detesté cartagena comme bcp de monde.
Un pays vraiment intéressant, magnifique mais finalement pas super confortable à voyager, peut être flippant des fois quand on se retrouve dans la jungle et qu'on rencontre un groupe armé et qu'on s'intéroge sur qui c'est, les paras, l'armée, les milices locales et que l'on réalise qu'on est complètement à leur merci.
Les femmes sont très belles aussi, peut-etre encore plus que les bresiliennes et les peruviennes de la selva. les jus de fruits délicieux.
Bref, violence palpable partout mais aussi enchantement...
A vivre, pays unique.
Effectivement, je vois ce que tu veux dire...nous avons eu cette sensation dans les grandes villes ( nous avons vraiment préféré les campagnes). Mais à Bogota et encore plus à Medellin, tu sens cette pression, que des choses se passent autour de toi...Nous on a préféré quitter Medellin pour Santa Fe DE aNTIOQUIA, petit paradis perdu dans la montagne à 2h de bus de Medellin.
Et puis les grandes villes te mettent aussi une claque pour la misère que tu peux y voir ( comme dans beaucoup de capitale d'Am Sud d'ailluers). Mais la Colombie...c'est particulier.
Cela n'entache en rien l'affection que j'ai vraiment pour ce pays et ces habitants.. mais il laisse des sensastions qu'on ne retrouve nul part ailleurs..
Salut les colombiophyles. J'y suis allé deux fois par terre, via Equateur et Vénézuela. Et je compte bien y retourner bientôt.
Pour moi c'est l'un de mes pays préféré d'amérique du Sud.
Pour la Ciudad perdida, il n'y a pas vraiment de crainte, juste bien se reseigner à Santa Marta auprès de guide.
Le seul risque, c'est de chopper la tourista...
Depuis Bogotà il est possible d'aller en bus se balader à :
Zipaquirà pour voir la catedral de sal et muséum...
A la laguna del Guatavita. A coté de Bogotà.
Villa de Leyva il y a plein de chose à voir, comme El fosil de Cronosaurio, parque arqueologico de Monquira, el parque Iguape, site Astrologique Muisca, Cascada la periquera...
Pour le café vas à Popayàn et passe par Cali, la ville de la Salsa.
San Augustin me parait incontournable ainsi que la région de Tierra dentro.
Y a t'il quelqu'un qui est déjà allé à l'isla Gorgona?
Et y a t'il aussi des personnes qui auraient traversé la Frontière Panana-Colombie à pied?
Je recherche des renseignements.
Merci y que vayan bien
Le voyage commence là où s'arrêtent nos certitudes.
bon, excusez moi, je ne serais pas vraiement negatif sur la Colombie mais tout ce dont vous parlez ce sont les endroits touristiques en general. Cést vrai qu´il y a des choses jolie mais je trouve que culturellement, le perou est plus riche en choses a voir.
En revanche les gens sont nettement plus accueillant en Colombie et c´est vrai que les filles sont belles.
mais ce que j´ai prefere, c´est encore l´amazonie pour l´accueil.
De mon cote, je recherche un peu plus d´authenticite en allant en Colombie, et je me suis retrouve dans des peiges a Tourites Americains tout le long. Et des pieges a cocaine.
Heureusement qu´en sortant des sentiers battus, j´ai pu rencontrer des gens extraordinaires ... et cultives (C´est vrai, comme le disait qq´un !)
Pour moi: Sentiment mitige. J´ai adore et deteste en meme temps ...
Bonjour,
nous serons avec mon épouse à Cusco durant une semaine en mars 2027.
Je souhaiterais organiser la visite du site par mes propres moyens en combinant la vallée sacrée et le Machu Picchu.
Nous partirions de Cusco J1 pour arriver sur le site dans la matinée puis hébergement à Aguas ou bien Ollantaytambo et J2 retour vers Cusco en visitant la vallée sacrée .
Est ce réalisable ?
Au plaisir de vous lire.
Cédric.
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?
Hi there,
We’re spending 3 weeks in Brazil, arriving in São Paulo—a couple plus a teen—and we’ll have a rental car.
We especially love nature: hiking, wildlife watching, birds, etc.
We’re planning to wrap up with a week around Paraty and Ilha Grande.
We’re not really into visiting big cities like São Paulo or Rio unless you think we’d be missing out big time.
So we’ve got 2 weeks to explore the south/southwest region of São Paulo.
What do you recommend?
National parks? Off-the-beaten-path nature spots? Iguazu Falls?
Hi there,
Do you have any recommendations for comfortable accommodation in Leyva and Barichara? We're also looking for a guide to explore the areas around these two towns (parks, waterfalls, etc.).
Thanks for your tips!
