bonjours tous!!
je pars quatre mois pour l'amérique du sud pour un trek et je compte faire une bonne escale au Pérou... mais autour de moi, lorsque l'on dit "Pérou" on me parle de suite de sécurité, qu'il faut faire attention... j'aimerais donc avoir vos opinion, à savoir ce qu'il faut éviter (le moins de choz possibles j'espere) et aussi les coutumes ou tradition auxquelles il faut se préparer et savoir comment réagir... peut être que cette discussion n'est pas de circonstance, mais ce que j'entend autour de moi me fait douter...
Merci d'avance!!!
Beaucoup de gens amplifient les problèmes de sécurité au Pérou.
Comme partout, il faut un minimum de prudence : ne pas se ballader seul la nuit dans les coins isolés, ne pas laisser traîner ses affaires, ne pas afficher de signes extérieurs de richesse (même si la couleur de ta peau est en soi un signe extérieur de richesse...).
Les seules embrouilles dont nous avons entendu parler sur place sont les "faux" taxis, et les faux policier.
Pour les taxis, il convient donc de vérifier en montant qu'il a bien son badge, et son numéro de licence affiché sur le pare brise et sur les côtés de la voiture.
Pour les faux flics, c'est simple, ce sont des gens qui prétendent être des policiers mais qui n'ont pas d'uniforme. Dans ce cas, ne pas obéir et faire beaucoup de bruit pour attirer l'attention.
Quoi qu'il en soit, ces problèmes n'ont pas l'air d'arriver très souvent, pas de quoi devenir paranoïaque !
Comme partout, les soucis de sécurité concernent essentiellement les grandes villes et les endroits très touristiques...
mais autour de moi, lorsque l'on dit "Pérou" on me parle de suite de sécurité, qu'il faut faire attention...
Laisse moi deviner ... ce sont des personnes qui n'y sont jamais allees mais qui ont l'ami du beaufrere d'un collegue de travail d'une de tes connaissances a qui ...
Le Perou n'est pas plus dangereux qu'un autre pays d'AL ./ Parle leur de la Colombie, du Venezuela, du Guatemala ... tu vas les voir virer au bleu ¡¡
Il y a peut-etre une chose a laquelle il te faudra faire attention, les voitures ne s'arretent pas, donc evite d'etre sur leur passage en France on n'est pas habitue le pieton etant prioritaire.
La délinquence il y en a ça c'est sur mais il faut faire attention. Comme péruvienne. je pourrais ajouter les messures que je prends:
Essaye de ne pas garder l'argent dans les poches en arrière du pantalon surtout si tu vas prendre un autobus publique.
Porte pas des bijoux dans las rue. jamais jamais...
Fais attention avec la camera, les lunettes, ton sac ...
Fais pas confiance à n'importe qui même s'il se montre "très amical", surtout pas s'il t'offre qqch d'extraordinaire. On sait jamais qui est qui.
Parle avec les commerçants, les vendeurs, les gens qui travaillent dans un endroit fixe. Les taxis, moi personnellement je préfére appeller un taxi sauf si c'est une urgence et j'ai pas le temps d'attendre alors je prends le taxi jaune.
Si vas en taxi, ferme bien la porte et si c'est possible la fênetre. Mets ton sac au sol de la voiture por qu'il ne se voye pas.
Ça c'est surtout à Lima, à l'intérieur c'est mois mais il faut faire attention quand même. Ça dépend oú tu vas.
salut
comme dit lucy
fais attention au taxis mais tu peux prendre des taxis jaunes ou blancs seulement effectivement ferme la porte a cle et regarde si c est un grand taxi ( les break) si il y a qq un derriere qui peut etre cache car il y peut y avoir un complice...aussi avec les taxis demande le prix avant d embarquer.... le perou est un pays comme un autre de l amerique du sud, juste soit vigilant et tout se passera bien, moi je n ai jamais eu de probleme en allant 3 fois et j y suis toujours.....ne doute pas le perou est un pays merveilleux et tu vas apprendre beaucoup de choses la bas, les gens sont amicaux et souvent m ont aide pour beaucoup de choses
bon voyage
seb
Bon, aux gens qui te parlent d'insécurité, tu pourras leur dire que le sentier lumineux n'existe plus depuis une dizaine d'années. Si on te parle de vols... Je dois dire que je n'ai jamais eu aucun problème, en quatre mis là-bas. COmme tout le monde te le dit, il faut faire attention, comme partout ailleurs, mais surtout pas être parano, c'est ça qui attire les ennuis!!!!
Un minimum de bon sens et tu passeras un séjour génial au Pérou, n'écoute pas les mauvaises langues, ils ne connaissnt souvent pas le pays...
Tus
Merci à tous pour tous vos commentaires, ça me rassure, j'avais du mal à concevoir une telle destination avec un risque si élévé... je suis d'accord qu'il y a pas mal de petites choses ancrées dans les moeurs à savoir avant de partir et qu'il faut toujours être un peu prudent dans ce que l'on fait et ce que l'on dit, mais c'est comme partout: être soi et ne pas se mettre en avant!! merci encore!
ca fait 4 mois et demi que je suis au Perou, et il ne m'est encore rien arrive. Pour tant j'ai voyage, j'ai fais "tout" le sud. Rien. Bon a Lima, j'ai fais plus attention qu'ailleurs, je suis alle a Miraflores. Mais vraiment tout ca est amplifie en France. Alors un conseil dans ce pays, ne fais confiance a personne, sois toujours sur tes gardes, et ca ira. Concernant les taxi, verifie qu'ils ont une radio, que tu peux baisser les vitres, et regarde la tete du gars, s'il a l'air louche ne monte pas. Moi j'essai de monter avec des ptits vieux ils sont tranquilles.
Sinon comme on t'as dis, ne montres pas les choses de valeur, ne fous pas ton portefeuille dans la poche arriere, ce genre de banalites. Il faut bien que tu te dises que pour eux t'es pété de tunes, ce qui est agacant a la longue.
Sinon, cote moeurs, tradition et tout ce baratin, ben ca depend. Des fois j'ai l'impression qu'on est 40 ans en arriere ici, et encore c'est peu. Niveau economique ya bien 25-30 ans de retard aussi. Donc voila c'est different, mais si tu fais attention a ce que tu fais et dis tu n'auras pas de souci.
En 8 mois au total passé au pérou entre 2001 et 2007, je dois avoir de la chance, car je n'ai jamais été agressé ni volé. c'est bizarre....
Je fais attention, mais je prends quand même des taxis sans radio dans la rue à Lima et même à l'aéroport (en faisant attention quand même).........
J'ai rencontré pleins de gens sympas (mais je ne fais confiance qu'aux gens vers lequels je suis allé moi ou qui m'ont été présentés par des amis sûr).......
J'évite les quartiers pourris des grandes villes mais à part ça il m'est souvent arrivé de sortir le soir et de rentrer tard sans prob....
Pour les moeurs, c'est comme partout, ils varient suivants les régions (grandes villes ou petits villages isolé, présence ou non de touristes étrangers) du climat (Amazonie et altiplano ça n'a rien à voir) et aussi de l'age des gens.....
D'une manére générale, plus tu iras dans des endroits où il y a des touristes plus il y aura de risques de vols et moins tu pourras rencontré des gens désinteréssés...
Malheureusement, le sentier lumineux existe toujours au Perou et a encore frappe il y a quelques mois dans la region d'Ayacucho reputee pour etre une zone sensible. Ils sont certes beaucoup moins virulents qu'il ya quelques annees mais un petit tour du cote du site du ministere des affaires etrangeres n'est pas forcement inutile pour connaitre la temperature. Certaines regions sont plus ou moins safes au Perou.
Les trajets en bus de nuit sont fortement deconseilles. Hormis les problemes de securite, les coupeurs de route existent bel et bien. Quant a Lima, c'est l'une des capitales les moins safes d'amerique du sud.
Le risque principal est de se faire voler son sac ou son appareil photo. Les attaques avec violence corporelle sont tres rares envers les touristes. Il y a beaucoup d'arnaques en tout genre (le coup de la vieille a la moutarde est le plus connnu). J'ai failli me faire piquer mon sac dans une rue de Cuzco, par des enfants des rues, et j'ai rencontre beaucoup de gens qui se sont fait voles dont des routards tres aguerris qui etaient depuis 4 mois sur place. Le plus penible reste de encore de traiter avec la police locale qui est totalement corrompue et inefficace. En cas de "perte" du passeport, il vaut mieux contacter des que possible l'ambassade de France (ou le consulat de Cuzco) et attendre leurs instructions. Ils sont habitues visiblement...
Inutile de psychoter non plus, un minimum de bon sens et de vigilance suffir pour eviter ce type de desagrement.
Juste une petite precision, oui le sentier lumineux a frappe il y a quelques mois mais il faut quand meme preciser qu il s est attaque a une patrouille de police. En effet, le sentier lumineux n a plus rien du mouvement maoiste des annees 80. C est maintenant un groupe paramilitaire a la solde des narco-trafiquants. De fait, il ne s attaque plus aux touristes ou particuliers mais generalement a la police et a l armee pour faciliter le travail des narco. Il y a environ 1 mois et demie, j etais dans la cordillere de Vilcabamba, au nord de l Apurimac. J y ai passe 2 semaines de marche sans aucun probleme. C est pourtant une region connue pour etre un des fiefs du sentier lumineux...
Pour ce qui est des attaques de bus de nuit....En 12 ans de voyage au Perou, dont 5-6 ans a y vivre, je ne me suis jamais trouve dans un bus qui s est fait attaquer. De plus, j ai entendu parler d attaques de bus environ 5 ou 6 fois en 12 ans. Ce qui est quand meme tres peu meme si, forcement, il dut y en avoir sans que j ai ete au courant. Mais bon, c est un phenomene rare et en voie de disparition. La police de la route est tres presente et les compagnies de bus ont pris de nombreuses mesures : empreinte digitale des passagers au moment de monter dans le bus, verification des papiers d identite, filmage des passagers dans le bus et aux guichets, fouilles, ....De meme, la majorite des compagnies ne prend plus de passagers sans billet sur le bord de la route. Ce qui limite enormement les risques vu que tous les passagers ont un billet et sont donc enregistres des le depart.
Pour ce qui est du passeport, il est evident qu en cas de perte ou de vol, il faut se communiquer avec son ambassade. La police peruvienne n est pas habilitee pour ce genre de demarches administratives. Leur role est juste d enregistrer la declaration de vol.
En resume, on peut voyager tranquille dans ce pays de jour comme de nuit. Juste avoir du bon sens.
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
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?
