Bonjour a tous ,
Avec Annie mon Amie , nous préparons 5 semaine pour le Pérou, sac a dos , bud locaux et des hébergement a prix correct..etc..
Nous avons déja une bonne aproche de ce pays car nous y sommes allés il y a 2 ans en voyage organiser pendant 15 jours (( Chose que je déconseille fortement ))..
Cette fois ci , nous aimerions revenir sur certains lieu que nous avons visité a toute vitesse et finalement nous n'avons pas vu grand chose ...On sait aussi que nous sommes passé a coté de belles choses alors que nous étions a coté mais faute de temps les organisateurs ZAP la plupart des choses....
J'en n'arrive a l'essentiel..Au Pérou , nous sommes tres vite en haute haltitude...Ce qui n'est pas facile voir dangeureux pour certain..
Nous aimerions rester quelques jour a CUSCO ( 3400 mtre ) et flâner un peu histoire de s'acclimater..
Alors notre question est la suivante ...
Comment arrivé a CUSCO en évitant les 4000 mtres ..Nous ne savons toujours pas si nous arriverons par LIMA ou CUSCO ???
Nous avons comparé les prix d'avion sur le net et d'arriver par LIMA coute moins chers..les vols interne sont chers..
Alors nous avions penssé arrivé a LIMA et prendre un bus pour CUSCO et ensuite Ollantaytambo qui est plus bas...
De toute façon , notre but est un petit circuit en restant tout autour de Cusco...
Une fois bien reposé , acclimaté, et surtout le décallage horaire , nous pourrons nous permettre de monter plus haut...
Par cette compagnie que je ne nommerai pas , nous passions de de 2000 mtres a plus de 4900mtrs...Les résultats ont été désastreux pour bcp...Nous ne voulons pas recommencer la meme choses..
Aussi , si certains d'entres vous on quelques expériences et itinéraire a nous proposer en, nous expliquant comment , nous sommes preneurs de toutes suggestions...
Quoiqu'il en soit, vous arriverez par Lima : il n'y a pas de vols internationaux pour Cusco !
Le circuit classique pour s'acclimater consiste à passer par Arequipa (2300m) avant de se rendre à Cusco.
Cependant, vous souhaitez passer davantage de temps dans la région de Cusco, par conséquent le mieux est de vous rendre de Lima à Cusco en vol interne (il y a des prix à partir de 150$ aller retour, achetez en anticipé), et à peine sortis de l'avion prenez un transport pour Ollantaytambo (2800m). De là vous pourrez visiter la Vallée Sacrée et revenir tranquillement sur Cusco en passant par Pisac (3000m)
En espérant que cela vous aide !
Christophe
On pense faire un voyage, mais c'est le voyage qui vous fait.
Bonjour
nous sommes actuellement a cusco depuis hier soir pour un sejour de 5 semaines au perou comme vous.
si tu prepare un voyage de cinq semaines pourquoi venir directement a Cusco tu pourrait facilement preparer ton adaptation a l'altitude en passantquelques jours à Arequipa qui est trés sympa 2300m puis le canyon de Colca 3700m et venir ensuite a Cusco , nous avons fait ce circuit + titicaca et pour le moment pas de soroche même si les escaliers pour monter a l'hotel dans le quartier de San Blas sont extenuants.
Merci Christophe del Pérou ainsi qu'a Barjols,
Vos 2 suggestions sont très intéressante , surtout pour éviter la haute montagne trop rapidement ...
Avant tous , il y a des lieux que l'on n'a pas envie de revoir comme Ticicaca , Puno, et bien d'autres dans le secteur ...
Apres s’être bien et même tres bien acclimatés , nous objectif est de rester dans les Andes a pas moins de 3000..Revoir plis en détail la vallée sacrée, Colca , Chivay, Maca , toute cette vallée qui nous a enchanté par ces petits village tipyque et chaleureux...
il y a d'autres circuit comme cela , en prenant des collectivos locaux , de village en village , tres pres et en contact avec ses habitant pur...les grandes villes comme lima ne nous intéresse pas ...CUSCO , ( ou le nombril du monde comme l'appelais les Inka) Oui c'est a visiter et a s'y poser un moment ...
Nous sommes toujours en préparation , surtout au niveau trajet...
je pense que cette fois ci , nous arriverons par LIMA et repartirons par LIMA pour plusieurs raisons simple..
C'est de loin le plus économique...ensuite , repos , récupération , et plusieurs étape direction CUSCO via NASCA..Nous ne descendrons pas plus bas...a Nasca nous referons un point en fonction de tas choses...Nous avons toujours fonctionner comme ça ...
Faire un point après chaque Alte et une bonne nuit...
C'est vrai que l'on s'offre 5 semaine , peut etre 6 mais pas sur ??
La 1ere semaine , nous flânerons entre 2000 et 3000 mtros..despue , no se ??...Perché a plus de 3000 Chivay est situé à 3 640 mètres dans des vasques naturels a 30 et 35 °C..Il y en n'a d'autres ..Il faut que je les retrouve , il faut demander au gens des petits villages ou a notre amis commun ( Christophe del Pérou )..Il doit connaitre de superbes lieux...
Mapi tu es d'ou , peut etre nous verrons nous ?? se serait sympa ...
Je ne parlerai pas du Machu picchu , car certain Péruvien ne veulent plus en entendre parler...Pour eux c'est la vache a lait qui ne leur rapporte RIEN, mis a part quelque petites village comme Agua callientes , bien situé, c'est tous bénef pour eux...voyez , il y a 2 ans et demi , nous découvrions le Pérou , l'année d'apres l'argentine mais on s'était promis de revenir au Pérou pour prendre notre temps et ne pas passer a coté de ce que l'on n'a raté et puis ma religion qui est tres proche de celle des inka m'attire toujours..premiere chose en arrivant , j'embrasse le sol , et si je trouve un camino del Inka , j'embrasse les pierres...je suis comme ça et ça me suffit pour rentrer heureux...
Pour cela il faut y croire en la Pacha mama..C'est comme les catho et la foie..Je suis Européen né en France mais j'ai découvert mon identité en Amérique Latine ..je fais encore des offrantes a la Pacha mama..
Et puis je suis fasciné par ce peuple , ces habitant , leurs conditions de vie et leur simplicité et leurs valeur ..Tous ce que l'on a perdu ici En Europe..le RESPECT de chacun et des autres...C'est tres important de ne pas perdre de vue ces valeur qui se sont perdue ici.....
Profitez de votre séjour en toute modestie , simplicité et les gens au Pérou vous le rendront...
Comment arrivé a CUSCO en évitant les 4000 mtres ..Nous ne savons toujours pas si nous arriverons par LIMA ou CUSCO ???
en arrivant à Cuzco il ne faut pas faire de mouvements rapides, prendre son temps, être lent.
Dans le pire des cas si ça va pas il doit y avoir des bonbonnes d'oxygènes à l'aéroport ( je sais qu'à El Alto , La Paz il y en a )
Mais très rares sont les touristes qui ont recours.
Par contre la Paz est une ville où on s'acclimate plus difficilement qu'à Cusco
Merci également Mathews,
Nous ne savons toujours pas si nous arriverons par LIMA ou CUSCO..Pour le moment on prépare des itinéraires.pas facile..
Ce qu'il faut éviter c'est de revenir sur ses pas , mais a certain endroit comme le trajet de Yankee a la Cruz del Condor , il faut bien faire demi tour a moins qu'il y est un bus qui aille plus loin ???
Nous sommes presque sur de nos dates ( mi mars , mi avril) , on va essayé de décrocher 6 semaines ????...
Si nous arrivions par CUSCO, nous resterions au moins une semaine ..Je pense que 3400 mtres sans rien faire d'extra , ça doit le faire ..de plus nous connaissons déja , mais c'est une ville que l'on apprécie sur pleins de points de vu...
Nous sommes avant tout des randonneurs et nous aimons les contacts dans les petits villages perdu...
Voila pour le moment , si non que je suis a la recherches de cartes détaillées du Pérou..merci
Je conseillerais toujours Cusco, bien plus véritable ... Si je compare avec des villes comme Lima qui présente un intérêt zéro. Tu peux aller au marché qui est tout simplement géant, avoir divers vues sublimes, découvrir le village de Chincheros ... Enfin il y a un tas de truc à faire.. Moi j'ai vraiment adoré l'ambiance que cette ville dégage.
Nous avons visité le perou et la bolivie été 2013...excellent souvenir
Nous avons rejoint en bus cuzco , ce qui a permis la montée progressive en altitude.
retour sur lima en avion pour gagner du temps sur une compagnie interieure: vol sans surprise
Je te laisse le lien de notre recit (n'oublie pas de mettre "j'aime" pour suivre les mises à jour). tu y trouveras notre circuit, nos hotels, nos coups de coeur et un carnet pratique. Cela t'aidera.tu retrouveras le prix du vol et le nom de la compagnie
Un grand MERCI a vous tous pour cette entraide qui nous servira...
Merci aussi au 2 dernières personnes qui on répondu , comme Benoit et Mickaël,
Aujourd’hui Samedi , nous allons prendre le temps de lire attentivement vos récits , aventures et surtout de bien prendre note de petites choses insignifiantes sur vos blog...
Entre temps , j'ai commandé une carte routière détaillée sur Amazone , difficile d'en trouver ailleurs ..
Benoit , j'ai commencé à lire quelques ligne , je constate que l'on se ressemble en ce qui concerne le BUT des voyages..
Etre toujours très proches des locaux...
Je rappel que notre circuit sera basé sur vos expériences!!C'est le but du FORUM..
Nous avons hâte d’être en Avril /Mai , mais d'un autre coté je préfère avoir encore du temps pour préparer dans les moindres détailles notre circuit , même si il n'est pas toujours tenue a la lettre..
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Bonjour
Nous pensons partir 1 mois au Chili , faire une boucle peut etre ?
Du 23 /12 au 22/01
Quelles sont les visites à faire sachant que nous sommes intéressés par l'aspect culturel du pays et non par les plages.
Merci
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.
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!
I visited Colombia in January 2016 and I’m heading back from August 6th to 17th with the same airline to see how things have changed. Starting August 18th, I’ll continue with independent exploration. I prefer slow travel and enjoying places at my own pace.
Any tips—especially for getting around or must-see spots—are welcome!
Thu Aug 06. Fly Montreal to Bogotá 20:55-04:05+1 Air Canada
Fri Aug 07. Bogotá
Sat Aug 08. Bogotá
Sun Aug 09. Bogotá
Mon Aug 10. Fly Bogotá to Medellín
Tue Aug 11. Medellín - Explore Guatapé
Wed Aug 12. Comuna 8 & Hill of Values - PM Fly to Pereira
Thu Aug 13. Montenegro
Fri Aug 14. Salento - Cocora Valley
Sat Aug 15. Fly to Cartagena
Sun Aug 16. Explore Cartagena
Mon Aug 17. Explore Cartagena
Tue Aug 18. Fly Cartagena to Cali 12:20-14:55 Latam
Wed Aug 19. Cali
Thu Aug 20. Cali
Fri Aug 21. Cali
Sat Aug 22. Bus Cali to Popayán 09:00-13:00
Sun Aug 23. Popayán
Mon Aug 24. Popayán
Tue Aug 25. Popayán - Day trip to Silvia (Market Day)
Wed Aug 26. Overland Popayán to Tierradentro by public transportation 4h, 100km
Thu Aug 27. Tierradentro
Fri Aug 28. Tierradentro
Sat Aug 29. Overland Tierradentro to Garzón via La Plata
Sun Aug 30. Bus Garzón to San Agustín 10:30-13:00
Mon Aug 31. San Agustín
Tue Sep 01. San Agustín
Wed Sep 02. San Agustín
Thu Sep 03. San Agustín
Fri Sep 04. Overland San Agustín to Tatacoa Desert via Neiva
Sat Sep 05. Tatacoa Desert
Sun Sep 06. Fly to Bogotá via Neiva 16:00-17:00 Latam
Mon Sep 07. Bogotá
Tue Sep 08. Fly Bogotá to Montreal 09:00-16:30 Air Canada
Hi there,
Three years ago during a trip to Java (no, I didn’t post in the wrong forum!), I came across the address of former miners who had switched to “tourism” and organized nighttime ascents of the Kawah Ijen volcano and descents into the crater.
So I was thinking—maybe there are miners on the salt flats too, either former or still active, who do the same thing. If you’ve had an experience like this, I’d love any tips you can share.
Thanks in advance.
