je pars au mois de Mars en bolivie et serait intéressé de lire vos témoignages sur les choses qui valent la peine d'être vues en Bolivie si on y a prévu un mois (Mars).
Je suis amateur de tout ce qui est écotourisme et ce qui me plait le plus dans un voyage, c'est visiter des projets de développements ou d'agronomie ou visiter des projets écologiques...
Site de l'agence Mapajo, qui propose des sortie dans la réserve Pilon Lajas (amazonie):
http://www.mapajo.com/
J'ai passé 6 mois en Bolivie l'année passée. Je faisais du bénévolat dans deux centres pour efants. Je vivais à Tarija, dans le sud.
Dans cette région, il y a des petites "escapades" d'un week end ou d'une journée à réaliser: San Lorenzo, Villamontes, Padcaya, Chaguaya, se baigner dans les chutes d'eau envirronentes, la réserve de Sama et les lagunes de Tajzara, le chemin de l'Inca (ne pas faire lorsqu'il pleut!!!)...
Je me suis rendue à Trinidad (amazonie bolivienne), où il n 'y avait pas beaucoup de topuristes. Etant seule, cela me posait un problème pour former un groupe pour les excursions. Je me suis alors dirigée vers Rurrenabaque (tjrs en amazonie bolivienne). Là, ça grouille de touristes et d'agences de voyages. Les tours classiques proposés sont 3 jours dans la pampa et 3 jours dans la jungle. J'ai fait les deux. A faire mais très touristique. Même les animaux le savent!!!! Je te conseille la résidence Jisèle.
J'ai passé deux jours à Santa Cruz. La ville ne m'attirait pas du tout.
A La Paz, j'ai visité dezs musés, Tiahuanaco (site inca), Chullumani (petit village, où mon amie et moi, avons participé à la récolte des feuilles de coca. Et, bien sur, le lac Titicaca, Copacabana, l'Isla del Sol.
Quelques jours, également, à Cochabamba avec son immense marché.
Sucre. Je m'y suis rendue le jour de la fête du département, le 25 mai. Il parrait que le marché de Tarabuco (non loin de Sucre) est fantastique. A Sucre, nous avons visité des musés (don celui du textile).
Potosi, ville chargée d'histoire, est bien différentes des autres villes. C'est une ville minière où l'on rencontre beaucoup de travailleurs. Une visite de la mine s'impose. Y règne une athmosphère particulière que j'ai appréciée énormément.
Le Salar de Uyni et sa région... SUPERBE!!!! A faire absolument. Le "voyage" classique: 4 jours dans la région en jeep. On peut voir le salar, l'ile de cactus, les lagunes et leurs flamants... Attention, il faut très froid. Haute altitude: -+4800 mètres!
Si vous vous rendez en amazonie bolivienne, à Rurrenabaque, je vous recommande la résidence "Jislene". Il s'agit d'une pension familale, accueillante à un prix dérisoire. Ces gens n'hésite pas à vous déposer à gauche ou à droite, à vous informer, vous conseiller... vraiment très bien.
Rurrenabaque est un nid à touristes! Contrairement au reste du pays (à part le lac Titicaca).
J'ai fait deux tours de trois jours dans la région. Le premier, je suis partie 3 jours dans la Pampa. On y a vu des singes, des crocodiles, des pperroquets et d'autres animaux. Est prévu aussi dans le tour: pêche de piranas, recherche d'anaconda... Le "voyage se fait en barque.
Le deuxième tour est nettement plus interressant. Le concept est interressant. On pénètre dans la reserve Pilon Lajas. Les guide font parttie de la communauté chimane, les cuisinières aussi. La communauté a construit les campements... Durant ce séjour, on en apprend bcp sur les plan, tes médicinales et on observe les animaux. Très bien!
Le Salar de Uyni et la région sud Lipez. Fabuleux, paysages à couper le souffle. Nous sommes partis 4 jours dans cette fabuleuse région. Le voyage se fait en jeep et nous logeons dans des campemeznt sde fortune. C'est la même chose pour toute les agences. Nous sommes partis avec l'agence Tonito Tours et nous en sommes très satisfait.
Cette partie du pays étant en altitude, il fait très froid: jusqu'à -18 degré la nuit. Bien se couvrir car pas d'eau, d'éléctricitée et de chauffage dans ce campement.
Un grand merci Marie, tes informations me seront fort utiles.
Je vais essayer de concocter un bon ittinéraire à partir de ça, même si je pars, moi et ma copine, que 1 mois.
Le Salar et Province sud Lipez sont terribles!!!! Attention aux températures. Tu trouveras des posts qui en parlent. La Paz est magnifique la nuit! Potosi est à voir, de même que le lac Titicaca, le bassin amazonien... Difficile de donner des priorités à voir car c'est si viversifié et envoutant....
Merci pour toutes ces tuyaux! Pour la visite de la reserve de rurrenabaque, comment s'y rend t'on? On volle de la Paz jusque là? ou bien en bus? Tu as une ordre de prix pour les tickets?
hola,
tu as bcp de chance de partir un mois dans ce magnifique pays. Malheureusement, nous n'avons eu que 10 jours pour profiter du sud du pays (mais nous reviendrons!). Notre voyage etait donc purement "touristique". Cela dit nous avons visité des régions extrardinaires (sud lipez, salar d'uyuni, etc...a voir absolument!).
Si tu veux des infos, des photos, tu peux jeter un oeil à notre site (adresse ci-dessous)
Bon voyage!
Pour rejoindre Rurrenabaque depuis La Paz, tu peux p^rendre l'avion (amazonas, LAB Ou TAM) ou le bus (renseigne toi à la gare routière de La Paz). Perso, lorsque j'ai rejoinds Rurre, je suis partie de Tarija, j'ai donc fait tout le trajet en bus sans passer par La Paz, bien sur. mais pour revenir, j'ai pris l'avion vers La Paz avec la compagnie aérienne militaire (TAM). J'ai payé 397 bolivianos. je ne sais plus à quoi ça équivaut 😕. Tu pezux calculer toit même... 😛
Si tu prends la bus, tu passe par la route de Cocoïco, dite la route de la mort. je pense que c'est à faire une fois. Mais faut prendre le risque. la trajet en avion est à faire aussi uen fois car on voit les montagnes, c'tes magnifique. Si tu fais l'aller retour vers La Paz, je te conseille le bus et l'avion.
revoici le site de la comapgnie aérienne bolivienne. je n'ai aps le site de TAM.
http://www.labairlines.com/
Je suis d'accord avec le précédent, si tu as le temps et/ou l'argent, autant le faire une fois en avion et une fois en bus pour Rurrenabaque.
Garde-toi toujours une ptite marge de manoeuvre parce que quand il pleut à Rurre, l'avion ne sait pas toujours atterir/décoller (Piste en herbe et en terre battue)
Quel bon choix. Un magnifique pays. Nous étions encore il y a une semaine. Nous avons passé un mois entre Amazonie et Cordillère des andes. Une semaine autour de Santa Cruz dans le superbe Parc National d'Amboro, une semaine avec un treck "Camino del Choro" -de la cordillère aux Yungas- avec quelques jours dans la très agréable petite ville de Coroico. Troisième semaine dans le sud avec Uyuni, Salar d'Uyuni et Sud Lipez puis Sucre et le très traditionnel marché de Tarabuco. Et enfin, dernière semaine Lac Titicaca sur l'Isla del Sol (manifico !!) et La Paz. Pour l'écotourisme, nous avons découvert l'Amazonie par l'intermédiaire d'une communauté indienne ("Villa Amboro" grâce à Forest Tour -basé à Santa Cruz). Vraiment génial. Nous avons évité Rurrenebaque car la saison des pluies ne facilite pas son accés et trop de touristes. Le PN Amboro est moins connu mais absolumment magnifique et pour les relations humaines, c'est super. A la découverte du quotidien en Amazonie. La coopération suisse développe ce genre de tourisme dans le coin. Sache qu'il y a également le même type de projets touristiques vers Sajama sur l'Altiplano au pied du plus haut sommet de Bolivie.
Vraiment trop de choses à faire avec des gens très gentils.
Bon voyage. 😉
J ai lu tres attentievment ton message qui est tres instructif pour se faire un plan de vol, j aimerai savoir quel organisme s occupe de faire une viree de 3 jours dans la pampa pres de Rurrenabaque, pour aller voire les animaux, la peche aux piramas etc.....
Merci d avance
C
Hello!
A Rurrenabaque, tu trouveras uen multitudes d'agences qui proposent les mêmes tours. C'ets assez touristique! J'ai fait le tour dans la pamap avec Fluvial Tour et le tour dans la selva avec l'agence Mapajo (éco touirisme dans le réserve Pilon Lajas, il y a moyend e réserver depuis La Paz). Mais ne te tracasse pas. A Rurre, il y a des tas d'agence et il y a moyen de former un groupe sur place.
Salut Ced
Je n'ai pas de renseignements malheureusement à te donner sur la Bolivie car je n'y ai pas encore été moi-même mais mon fils oui. Il est revenu après 3 mois là-bas enchanté et il est tombé amoureux de SUCRE et des Boliviens en général.
Aujourd'hui j'ai besoin de toi, je te confie une mission si tu l'accepte...
Nous souhaitons nous y installer fin 2006 (peut-être définitivement) il nous faut un appart ou une maison et je n'arrive pas à trouver d'adresses Mail des agences immobilières de la ville de Sucre. Alors si tu vas ds cette ville, pourrais-tu noter leur adresse, n° de tel et Mail ou site si ils en ont. Il y a plusieurs agences à Sucre.
D'avance un grand merci.
Et surtout BON VOYAGE petit veinard
Domie
Il y a quelques années, j'ai découvert les projets de l'ONG bolivienne CENDA de Cochabamba aux côtés des communautés villageoises de la région. Si tu es intéressée par des projets agricoles, il font notamment un boulot intéressant de collecte et de diffusion des savoirs ancestraux, en quechua et en espagnol ainsi qu'un travail sur la préservation des ressources (variétés, biodiversité, ..). Ils promeuvent aussi les méthodes écologiques d'agiculture.
Ce n'est qu'un des aspects de leur travail que tu peux découvrir sur leur site (encore largement en construction) : www.cenda.org
Ce fut aussi l'occasion d'un voyage hors des sentiers battus dans la région de Aiquile et Mizque dont je garde le meilleur souvenir. Je sais qu'à l'époque ils avaient évoqué des projets de tourisme durable avec certaines des communautés desservies.
Je part 42 jours au Pérou en Bolivie et au nord du Chili cet été. Quels sont les incontournables au Pérou et en Bolivie sachant que je reste environ 8 jours au…
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Actuellement en Bolivie jusqu'en septembre je souhaite visiter les regions que je ne connais pas car je suis déjà venue l'année dernière. Je souhaite visiter…
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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,
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 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?
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?
