Je reviens du Perou ou j'ai passé plus de 5 semaines.... comme ce site m'a beaucoup aidé dans la préparation de mon périple a mon tour de vous faire partager quelques infos qui pourront peut etre vous etre utiles :
Dans les endroits peu touristiques, il peut etre difficile de trouver un lieu ou prendre un petit dej continental... pas de panique rendez vous sur les marches dans la section des jus... en general ils ne proposent pas de café ou de thé mais si vous leur demandez ils se debrouillent pour vous en trouver... en revanche vous trouverez des cakes et des jus de fruits ou des salades de fuits extraordinaires...
Une chambre double au Perou c'est une chambre avec deux petits lits
une chambre matrimonial grand lit
Le menu - une soupe plus un plat entre 2.5 et 5 NS
Lima : Logement Hotel Espana - 20 NS sdb commune mais propreté bof
bus vers Nazca de nuit cie civa 30 NS
Nazca : Hotel Guadaloupe (pas très loin du terminal terrestre, pratique quand on trimbale les gros sacs...) san martin 225 25 NS double sdb commune propre et magnifique patio pour prendre des petits dej et personnel tres sympa
En revanche ne pas hésiter a négocier les tours... notamment les lignes de Nazca si vous ne pouvez pas les survoler en avion, aller jusqu'aux lignes de Palpa bien plus jolies que les lignes du mirador, visite du musée de maria reiche interessant
bus civa de nuit 40 NS
Arequipa : Hotel Santa Catalina c/ santa catalina 500 tel : (054) 22 17 66 possibilité de laver son linge, hotel super propre, personnel adorable 30 NS la double sdb commune, petit dej possible, possibilité de faire sa cuisine
Il propose un tour au canon de colca a 20 dollards super !!!!
S'éloigner de la plaza de armas dans la rue bolognesi menus a 2.5 NS
Bus san cristobal del sur 15 NS
Puno : Residencia Illary lambayeque 318 tel 35 58 78 15 NS avec sdb la double tout neuf super propre pas de petit dej possible
Pour visiter les iles n'hesitez pas a contacter Olga qui est absolument adorable et vous organise un tour Amantani / Taquille genial vous logez chez sa maman.... grand moment de bonheur son mail olga_yina@hotmail.com
sinon son QG est l'hotel Cricarlet a Puno 75 NS le tour pour deux jours tout compris
Cuzco : Miradorcito hospedaje 35 NS la double sdb commune c/tandapata pasnapacana 100 san blas tel 23 76 97 pas de petit dej mais je vous conseille la boulangerie el buen pastor pour aller dejeuner...
Pour aller au macchu :
Nous avons decide de partir de ollantaytambo car les prix des billets sont moins chers que depuis Cusco
Aller acheter ses billets de train a la gare de Wanchaq prix des billets 210 NS aller/retour
prendre un combi pour ollantaytambo 7 NS
nous avons reserve un hotel pour le retour dans ce village hospedaje las portadas c/ principal tel : 20 40 08 - 30 NS sdb commune
Nuit a aguas calientes - Hotel el inca super bruyant et pas tres clean... 40 NS la double avec sdb c/ Wiracocha tel (084) 21 10 08 ne pas hésiter a negocier... on nous proposait la chambre a 70 NS au depart !!!!!
Le bus pour monter au MP 40 NS aller et retour - Ne faites pas comme nous prenez vos billets avant de faire la queue pour prendre le bus
Entrée au MP 122 NS
Bus Molina 30 NS
Andahuaylas : Hotel delicias c/ Ramos 525 chambre double avec sdb 35 NS accueil tres aimable chambre propre
Bus los chankas 35 NS
Ayacucho : Hotel Samary c/ callas 329/335/341 tel (066) 31 85 75 - 30 NS la double sdb commune
tres bon accueil et le proprietaire donne volontier des infos sur les sites a voir possibilite de laver son linge et de l'étendre sur une terrasse
bus molina 35 NS
Huancayo : La casa de la abuela un peu excentré mais petit dej excellent... un peu chers tout de meme mais endroit delicieux
av Giraldez 691 tel (064) 22 33 03
Dortoir 20 NS par personne petit dej compris
bus turismo central 35 NS
Huanuco : Hotel cuzco... pas terrible pas d'eau chaude 30 NS apres negociation
Pour rejoindre Huaraz... aller a la Union soit en bus 7 h du matin soit en taxi 30 NS par personne
le lendemain prendre le bus de 4 h du matin pour Huaraz "el rapido" 15 NS
Oui je sais c'est un peu galère comme plan mais ca evite de passer par Lima
Huaras : Caroline lodge... demander a loger chez Rex beaucoup plus calme urb avitentel (043) 42 25 88
50 NS petit dej compris sur une magnifique terrasse avec vue sur les montagnes
Si vous allez au lac de llanganuco prenez un taxi collectif c'est le meme prix que le combi sauf que c'est plus rapide et moins tape cul
Bus movil tour 50 NS avec bus semi cama... si vous voyagez de nuit prenez ces bus ils sont un peu plus chers mais on y dort super bien... nous nous essayons toujours d'avoir la place 1 et 2 car pas de passage donc on est super tranquille pour dormir
Trujillo :en arrivant a trujillo nous avons pris un combi ( 1 ns) pour Huanchaco et avons logé au Naylamp av victor Larco 1420 tel (044) 46 10 22 super hotel avec patio de reve et petit dej super propre et personnel super gentil 40 NS avec sdb
Patisserie de reve en face del muelle Happy days - patisserie faite maison par une hotesse merveilleuse... a ne manquer sous aucun pretexte
bus linea 30 NS
Cajamarca : Les hotels sont hors de prix...
Hotel el prado.. a éviter absolument personnel peu aimable et hotel moisi... et super cher 70 NS la double avec sdb négociée a 50 NS
mais...
sur la plaza de armas Hostal Plaza c/ amalia Puga 669 tel 36 20 58 double sans sdb 25 NS les salles de bain commune sont un peu defraichies mais cela reste correct personnel super gentil
Chiclayo : Hostal tumi de oro Prado 1145 - 45 NS avec sdb propre mais personnel moyennement aimable
Voila si vous avez des questions, n'hésitez pas je suis a votre disposition...
Bonjour, et d' abord un grand merci pour ce descriptif, je suis actuellement en train de préparer mon budget pour un voyage de 4 Semaines au Pérou ( 19 Sept-20 Oct) Je compte me rendre sur Iquitos pendant deux ou trois Semaines et j' essaie de me faire une idée du budget quel cela représente ( Si je peux me permettre de visiter autres choses qu' iquitos ou si ça ne passe pas )
Est ce que passé une semaine à Lima peut être enrichissant ou mieux vau se déplacer d' après toi ?
Merci d' avance si tu peux me répondre, merci encore pour ta contribution fort enrichissante !
je n'ai pas aimé du tout Lima... mais c'est très personnel, je préfère trainer dans les villages, les marchés, me poser sur la plaza de armas et regarder vivre les gens plutot que d'aller dans les musées....
Alors oui j'ai fuit cette ville, très polluée, certains quartiers sont à bannir parce que dangereux... j'ai préféré partir en province ou la vie est plus douce...
Térésa
salut,
nous preparons notre voyage au perou, 3 semaines, nous partons à la fin du mois.
Est-ce que tu avais réservé ton billet de train pour te rendre au MP? est-ce possible de reserver depuis la France?
As tu fais les lignes de nazca? quelle compagnie?
Merci de tes indications
ps: nous sommes trop pressés de partir!!!!
Je n'ai rien réservé d'ici... je me suis rendue le 23 juillet a Wanchaq et j'ai eu un train le 24 pour le MP... retour le 25 au soir beaucoup de bruits circulaient nous conseillant de reserver au plus vite... nous n'avons eu aucune difficulté à trouver des places et à des prix disons pas trop chers pour ce trajet...
Je n'ai pas fait les lignes de Nazca en avion... en revanche beaucoup de personnes qui voulaient le faire n'ont pas pu à cause du temps... si vous ne trouvez pas d'avion aller jusqu'au lignes de Palpa car du mirador on ne voit pas grand chose...
Si vous avez d'autres questions n'hésitez pas...
C'est un pays super... bon voyage !!!
Bonjour,
J'ai passé 25 jours au Pérou en avril/mai de cette année. J'ai fait le nord et le sud mais je ne suis pas allée à Iquitos De toute façon il me semble que tu vas perdre ton temps si tu passes une semaine à Lima, le Pérou est un pays magnifique mais c'est Lima qui m'a le moins plu. Si tu aimes les musées il y en a de super à Cusco et dans le nord celui consacré au seigneur de Sipan. Si tu attéris à Lima, visite quand même un peu la ville à l'arrivée (2 jours) car au retour on a vu de tellement belles choses que l'on est hyper déçu par Lima.
Bon voyage
Quand on visite un pays pauvre en recherchant des hotels pas chers, on ne voit que les quartiers les plus sales et pollués
Lima est une ville extraordinaire avec des centaines de jardins publics mélangeant cocotiers sapins fleurs exotiques. Comme toute capitale du monde, Lima possède une vie artistique culturelle sportive toute aussi riche que sa vie nocturne et son shopping ouverture des boutiques de 10h a 21h du lundi au samedi et des centres commerciaux ultra modernes dimanche inclus.
Je vis à Lima depuis plus de 2 ans et je n'ai jamais été agressée alors qu'à Paris même si (vol de telephone portable....) des 80 et quelques arrondissements de Lima, une dizaine sont riches et sans aucun danger si l'on adopte un comportement respectueux et humain : San Isidro, Surco, Miraflores, Barranco, San Borja, La Molina, Lince Jesus Maria, Magdalena, Pueblo libre, San miguel sont les quartiers les plus agréables de la capitale.
Lima est le paradis du shopping. Tout est 5 fois moins cher y compris d'excellente qualité réalisé par des artisans sur mesure : vêtements, meubles, chaussures ....La vie nocturne est aussi trés interessante....
Ceux qui souhaitent passer quelques jours à Lima peuvent me contacter personnellement.
je suis egalement une (des rares)qui trouve que Lima vaut la peine de s'y arreter plusieurs jours
meme en etant logés ds des hotels pas cher, ("la casona" etant notre point de chute preferé), ds un quartier que certains qualifirons de miteux etc.., en allant ds des quartiers et sur des marchés populaires, nous n'avons jamais eu aucun probleme.On en decouvre a chaque fois.
beaucoup de chose a voir, de parc, places(shopping, j'avoue ce n'est pas notre fort, on evite...)musée gratuit del banco central, le filatelico....
bonjour Delphine
je me permets de te contacter car avec mon époux, nous allons à Lima pour 4 jours (10. 11. 12. 13/09/08).
nous avons réservé au Gran Bolivar, ils ne viennent pas nous chercher à l'aéroport et j'ai demandé aux taxis Green, ils me demandent 20 dol.
cela me parait cher mais pour la première fois au Perou, et tout ce que j'ai lu d'inquiétant sur les taxis, j'ai peur de m'aventurer
quels conseils peux-tu nous donner?
merci
Le tarif généralement pratiqué est de 12 dollars. Vous avez choisi le gran bolivar par obligation professionnelle? un congrès à côté ? Je connais des taxi de confiance qui peuvent aller vous chercher si vous le souhaitez.
Quel est votre programme ?
Je suis tout à fait d'accord avec Delphine88 : j'ai passé un mois au Pérou dont 3 jours à Lima (sous le soleil en plus !) et je n'avais pas envie de partir. 3 jours, c'est beaucoup trop peu pour découvrir cette merveilleuse ville tant il y a de choses à voir et à faire : le shopping, les musées, les jardins ... vous ne vous ennuierez pas du tout.
Pour moi, Lima est incontournable et il faut absolument s'y rendre quand on visite le Pérou !
"Il faut faire aujourd'hui ce que tout le monde fera demain" Cocteau
merci Delphine d'avoir pris la peine de nous répondre rapidement!
nous avons choisi le Bolivar parceque central donc nous pensons plus facile pour visiter Lima et, non négligeable: avantages par notre comité d'entreprise (sinon, nous sommes retraités, ce qui explique (peut-ètre) notre inquiétude!)
nous serions rassurés si vous acceptiez de nous envoyer un taxi de confiance lors de notre arrivée.
voici notre mail perso pour continuer notre contact: annemariemartin@tele2.fr
amitiés
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Hi everyone,
We’re planning 40 days in Uruguay and Argentina in February and March, trying to avoid as much rain as possible.
We’re thinking of starting in Buenos Aires, then heading to Bariloche, and from there flying to Córdoba, Mendoza, or Salta. Maybe by bus or renting a car to explore each region.
Do you have any suggestions or tips for us? We love picturesque, historic cities and landscapes. As seasoned travelers, we’re used to planning our trips ourselves.
Thanks in advance!
Hello,
my wife and I will be in Cusco for a week in March 2027.
I’d like to organize the visit to the site on our own, combining the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
We’d leave Cusco on Day 1 to arrive at the site in the morning, then stay in Aguas Calientes or Ollantaytambo, and on Day 2 return to Cusco while visiting the Sacred Valley.
Is this doable?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hello,
We’re spending 3 weeks in Rio between February 20 and March 15, 2027, to visit our son and daughter-in-law. We’re thinking of one or two "escapes" from Rio—3-day trips to get away from the city (so not too far, max 3–4 hours by car or bus). We’re all ears for suggestions! We love beautiful nature and authentic experiences, not so much the touristy spots... even though those spots are often in beautiful places, we’d rather avoid them.
Thanks for your insights!
Catherine
Hello,
we’re arriving in Fortaleza on February 14, 2027, and planning to rent a car to drive to João Pessoa in two stages. We’ll leave from there on the 20th or 21st to head to Rio. Our questions:
- Which stop between Fortaleza and João Pessoa would be the most enjoyable?
- How long does it take to drive from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?
- Are there any easy hikes (no guide needed) around João Pessoa?
Thanks for all your replies—I’m hoping for lots!
Catherine
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip with my partner (no kids this time—thanks, Grandma!) for two weeks to celebrate her 40th birthday. I’ve been thinking about Chile. We’re looking at leaving around September 18, 2027, starting in the south and returning in early April.
Here’s what I had in mind:
8 nights in a van in the Lake District and the start of the Carretera Austral (up to the Chaitén area). We’re set to arrive in Puerto Montt around 2:00 PM. We don’t want to go too far south since we’re planning to explore the heart of Patagonia (Chile and Argentina) with the kids when they’re older. The idea is to spend 3 nights discovering the lakes (up to Cochamó) and 3 nights in Pumalín Park. I’ve also added two transition nights.
7 nights in the Atacama to experience another side of Chile (San Pedro), taking a domestic flight from Puerto Montt to Calama in the early afternoon. We’ll depart for France in the early evening from Santiago.
IMPORTANT NOTICE for those planning to take a bus to another city, state, or destination from Salvador!
Starting January 20, 2026, the intercity bus station Rodoviária is changing its address!
The Rodoviária is leaving the Iguatemi area and will now be located in ÁGUAS CLARAS (about twenty kilometers from downtown Salvador).
A brand-new station (the most modern in Brazil) has just been set up there, accessible by car/taxi/Uber/metro.
Allow for much more transfer time (especially during rush hours), so leave early if you're heading to Chapada Diamantina or other Brazilian cities by bus.
Remember, there are also private transfers (even French-speaking ones) that can take you directly from your hotel in Salvador to your hotel in Chapada. Sure, it’ll be more expensive, but you’ll save on transfer time and comfort.
Tropical greetings from Salvador,
@ivanbahiaguide
Loyal member of the French-Speaking Brazil Forums for over 15 years already 😊 🇧🇷
Hello,
We’re thinking of spending 1 month in Chile, maybe doing a loop?
From 12/23 to 01/22.
What are the must-see sights, given we’re more interested in the country’s cultural side than the beaches?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
We're planning a trip to southern Chile in November. Here's our tentative itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago, then a flight the next day to Balmaceda where we'll pick up a rental car to reach Coyhaique.
Day 3: Walk in the Coyhaique National Reserve, then continue to Puerto Chacabuco. Return to Coyhaique for the second night.
Day 4: Drive to Villa Cerro Castillo for a hike in the national park. Continue to Puerto Tranquilo and stay there for 3 nights.
Day 5: Boat tour on Laguna San Rafael.
Day 6: Day trip to Monte San Valentin Glacier.
Day 7: Excursion to the Marble Chapels, then drive to Puerto Guadal. We'll stay there for 3 nights.
Day 8: Walk along Lago Carrera and return to Puerto Guadal.
Day 9: Rio Baker Valley and, if possible, a glacier excursion.
Day 10: Drive to Cochrane and hike in Tamango National Reserve. We'll stay 2 nights in Cochrane.
Day 11: Walk in the Chacabuco Valley.
Day 12: Drive to Caleta Tortel. We'll stay there for 2 nights.
Day 13: Cruise in the Rio Baker delta.
Day 14: Return to Cochrane.
Day 15: Return to Balmaceda in two stages.
Day 16: Continue the return journey.
Day 17: Return the rental car and head back to Santiago.
After this, we're also planning to explore northern Santiago. I'll post about that part once I have a clearer idea of the route.
What do you think of this itinerary? Is it doable in 17 days?
Thanks in advance for your tips and recommendations.
martine
Hi everyone! So happy to be back on this forum—it’s packed with such useful info! 🙂 My husband and I are planning a 2.5-week self-drive trip to Colombia at the end of the year, including some domestic flights. My first question is: is it possible, easy, and safe to do a road trip in Colombia?
Below is our draft itinerary (with questions at each stop):
29/11: France → Colombia. Overnight in Bogotá.
30/11: Exploring Bogotá: La Candelaria and Montserrate.
01/12: Gold Museum (closed on Mondays). Drive to Zipaquirá (1.5 hrs) to visit the Salt Cathedral. Then drive to Villa de Leyva (3 hrs). Explore the town. Overnight in Villa de Leyva.
02/12: Return to Bogotá via Laguna de Guatavita (5 hrs). Is it worth the detour? Overnight in Bogotá.
03/12: Flight to Pereira. Drive to Salento. Overnight in Salento.
04/12: Cocora Valley (hike among the wax palms) followed by a drive around the area. Are there any waterfalls or other sights nearby?
05/12: Visit a coffee finca—any recommendations? Then explore the surroundings: Filandia, Manizales, waterfalls? Hot springs? Which ones?
06/12: Flight to Medellín.
07/12: Exploring Medellín: Centro, Plaza Botero, Comuna 13. How do you visit Comuna 13? Is it easy to get around Medellín? Metro? Buses?
08/12: Drive to Guatapé (2 hrs). Visit the town, stroll around the lake, then El Peñol. Overnight in Guatapé.
09/12: Return to Medellín.
10/12: Flight to Santa Marta. Drive to a hotel near Tayrona Park.
11/12: Tayrona—El Zaino entrance.
12/12: Tayrona—Palangana entrance, then Bahia Concha and Santa Marta. What do you think?
13/12: Drive to Minca (45 mins). Can we reach the village by car? Pozo Azul and Marinka waterfalls. Overnight in Minca (or back in Tayrona?).
14/12: Drive to Puerto Nao (5 hrs). Stop in Ciénaga on the way + boat tour in Nueva Venecia and/or Buena Vista? Not enough time? Overnight in Puerto Nao.
15/12: Exploring Cartagena: Centro, Getsemaní, the walls + La Boquilla if we have time.
16/12: La Boquilla (is it really worth it?) if we didn’t have time yesterday, then back to the beach.
17/12: Return to France.
So, what do you think? Is this doable, or should we tweak it? Thanks in advance for your invaluable feedback and tips! 🙂
Hi there, I’ll be in Brazil from December 10th to the end of February.
I’ve sketched out a rough itinerary but I’m not sure how to arrange it—considering the climate, year-end holidays, and Carnival.
Basically, I’m thinking of the Amazon, the Northeast coast with Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (but skipping Chapada Diamantina),
Ouro Preto, Paraty, and Ilha Grande—but no Rio visit.
Is this doable in 3 months?
Which direction should I take for this itinerary?
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone, does anyone know the agency Ventura Travel Agency (not ventura travel)? After lots of research and quotes, it’s the only one offering Uyuni at a reasonable price while meeting all the criteria: transfer to the border, private-room accommodation, and a very fair rate. Other agencies or guides either offer shared rooms, no border transfer, or prices that are way too high. But I’d love to hear some reviews about this agency. Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
We're planning a trip to Chile to visit the Atacama Desert and then head toward Putre, Lauca, Salar de Surire, etc.
Which would be the better time to go, April or November?
Is an SUV enough?
Looking forward to your tips!
Hi everyone, French travelers in Chile—what credit cards do you use for your various car rentals in the country? I’m traveling in September and was planning to switch my regular debit card (a VISA PREMIER in deferred debit mode) for the deposit guarantee.
My rentals are with Figal in Punta Arenas, Econautos in Arica, and Chilean Rent a Car in Temuco, and all of them want the deposit on a credit card. For me, deferred debit *should* work, but I’ve read comments saying the opposite.
How’s it actually working on the ground with these rental companies right now? Will a deferred debit card work, or not at all?
In France, banks don’t issue credit cards, right—or am I mistaken?
Hi everyone, is it still possible to travel in Ecuador outside the Amazon region? If so, do you have a reliable agency to recommend? All your recent experiences from the past few months would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much
Hi,
We’re heading to Buenos Aires for 3 days in November and would like to do a guided tour of a few neighborhoods. There are "free" tours, but none in French. Does anyone have a guide to recommend so we can really get to know the city beyond just the architecture?
Thanks
Hi there,
I’m desperately looking for info on the schedules and routes of (shared) boats to visit the islands of Lake Titicaca.
From what I’ve found, there’s a *combi* (bus) that leaves from Puno to go to Llachon. Where do you catch it? What are the schedules and frequency? Does it take about 1 hour?
Then in Llachon, you can take a boat to Amantani (45 min). Same question—where do you check for frequency and schedule?
After that, from Amantani, boats go to Taquile and then Uros. Do you have enough time to visit the islands between two boats? Frequency and schedule?
The goal is to do this tour independently (no agency) over 2 days. Thanks for any tips you might have!
I just got back from a trip to Bolivia and wow—what a wake-up call. It’s not the easiest country, but it’s absolutely stunning.
I started with Isla del Sol, perfect for easing into the altitude at a relaxed pace. Try to stay in the northern part of the island—it’s quieter and the views are insane. And the trout there? Unreal. Quick tip: bring cash in small bills; they almost never have change, and cards are rarely accepted.
Next up, La Paz. The city’s pretty wild, built in every direction. I did a few hikes in the area, including the famous Charquini Lagoon (the blue lake) at over 5,000 m—let’s just say I struggled 😅 but it was so beautiful it was totally worth it.
After that, I headed to Sajama. It’s cool, especially for the hot springs, and I stayed in Tomarapi. But honestly, if you’re short on time, you can skip it without too many regrets.
The highlight of the trip: the Salar. I did it starting from Tupiza, and I *highly* recommend going Tupiza → Uyuni. Way less crowded at the start and the landscapes are super varied. For the tour, I used SplitYourGuide to find a group, and it worked out great. Super handy for splitting costs and meeting people.
I wrapped up in Sucre—this city is gorgeous, all white, with such a chill vibe. And the salteñas + ice cream? Next level 😋
Bottom line: Bolivia’s a bit rough around the edges, sometimes exhausting (shoutout to the altitude), but it’s 1000% worth it.
If you’ve got questions or need tips, I’m happy to help!
Martin
I was planning to go to Réunion and stay in half-board accommodation with non-professionals, but it seems that’s not really the custom there—or maybe my budget isn’t big enough.
So, since I’ve already traveled around Ecuador and Peru, I’m now looking at Argentina, especially for its mountains (like the ones in Réunion that tempted me, even though—frustratingly—I could only admire them from below).
I plan to get around by bus and don’t know in advance where I’ll sleep, so I won’t book ahead. If I like a place, I might stay for several days.
I know that in Chile, it’s easy to find half-board accommodation, but what about in Argentina?
I’d like to stay with locals in half-board without it being a professional setup. I’m not sure if this is common practice there. It’s up to me to find someone willing to host me.
What do you think?
What would be a fair price (keeping in mind that 40 to 50 € is the max I can spend on accommodation, breakfast, and dinner)?
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Patagonia for three weeks in November, starting from Coyhaique in Chile.
We won’t have a car, and I’m struggling to find information about transportation options for a few parts of the itinerary we’d like to do:
1) From Perito Moreno (the town, near Los Antiguos), we’d like to travel down Ruta 40 to visit Perito Moreno National Park and then cross into Chile via the Paso Roballos (at the latitude of Bajo Caracoles) to reach the road to Cochrane. Without a car, it seems we’ll need to use private agencies to get to the national park—do you have any recommendations or suggestions? Also, does anyone know if it’s possible to cross into Chile via Paso Roballos (from Bajo Caracoles) without a rental car? That is, without having to go all the way down to El Chaltén or back up toward Perito Moreno/Los Antiguos, etc.?
2) The second stretch that seems a bit tricky (though still easier, in theory) is from Caleta Tortel to Villa O’Higgins on the Chilean side. Do we have to go back through Cochrane, or are there ways to get directly from Tortel to Villa O’Higgins?
3) Finally, we’d like to hike into Argentina (El Chaltén) from O’Higgins. Any recommendations for this? Do we need to go through an agency? What’s the estimated duration of the trek?
As you’ve probably gathered, we want to visit some off-the-beaten-path spots but don’t have a car, so we’re looking for the best possible compromises.
Thanks so much in advance for all your suggestions!
Thomas
Hi,
we’re planning a round trip from San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, to Salta, Argentina, in two months. On the way there, we’ll take the northern route via Susques, Route 27, then 52. But for the return, we were thinking of taking the southern route via San Antonio de los Cobres, Route 51, then 23. Is it similar to the northern route in terms of road surface? How busy is it, and are there gas stations? Basically, should we be worried about doing it in an SUV that’s supposedly 4x4 but has regular road tires and no second spare wheel, obviously...
I’ve seen that we can stop over in San Antonio de los Cobres.
Thanks for your feedback.
Raf.
Hi,
we’ll be in Calama at the end of March 2026, and I’m looking for a reliable car rental there for a 7-day road trip to Salta, Argentina. But I’m struggling with the car rental agencies in Calama because the reviews can be scary. I saw Gyg, which has great ratings, but I’m a bit wary (5/5 from 59 reviews—either the guy’s amazing or it’s fake...), but I can’t find any recent reviews on VF in general.
For Punta Arenas, I booked with Dachelet and didn’t have any issues with email exchanges.
Thanks in advance.
Raf.
I’m planning the trip of my dreams for next November—Chile!
I’d love to get your thoughts on my potential itinerary. I know it’s a big investment in terms of both time and money, so every bit of feedback, suggestion, or info helps immensely. Thank you in advance!!
1-Flight to Santiago
2-Explore Santiago
3-Explore Santiago
4-Bus from STG to Valpo (2h) + visit Valparaíso + night in Viña
5-Visit Valparaíso + bus back to STG (2h)
6-Flight to Calama + bus to San Pedro + explore and acclimate in San Pedro + car rental in the afternoon (+Chaxa?)
7-(Very early) Valle del Arcoíris + Laguna Cejar + Valle de la Luna
Good evening,
We’d love to go in November to enjoy some beautiful beaches for about two weeks, preferably around Bahia, as November/December seems like a great time.
We’ve already traveled to Brazil several times and know the south of Rio as well as the region between São Luís and Fortaleza, and Chapada Diamantina...
What advice would you give us: the south with Itaparica, Morro de São Paulo, Boipeba, Barra Grande—or all four? Or maybe the north?
Thanks in advance for your help
Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I last posted!
First time in South America for me, my wife, and our 7-year-old son. I’ve put together this itinerary and would love to hear your thoughts:
Bogotá 28/07 – 30/07: Arrival. Which neighborhood and outings would you recommend?
Flight to
2 Filandia 30/07 – 03/08: (255 €). Waterfalls and horseback riding,
Cocora Valley,
Hiking,
Nearby villages.
Flight to
3 Tayrona 03/08 – 07/08: Hotel La Casablanca
Hike with Tierra Nevada and the Kogui village (any feedback?). Return by inner tube for the little one.
Short night hike.
Second hike to La Piscina, etc., return by 🐎.
4 Cartagena 07/08 – 10/08: Air-conditioned bus.
Staying in Getsemaní? Mangroves & the Castle, exploring the city.
5 Bogotá 10/08 – 12/08
Feel free to share your feedback!
Have a great day!
Hi,
During an upcoming trip to Peru, we’ll have one day to explore around Arequipa (excluding Colca Canyon) with a car and driver.
We’ve got a few options:
- Toro Muerto petroglyphs and dinosaur footprints at Querulpa
- Ruta del Sillar and Quebrada de Culebrillas
We’re a group of 6 friends with an average age of 70, all mobile, and we’re planning a trip to Peru in September/October 2026. Below is an idea of what we’re looking for: a French-speaking guide, accommodation in 3-star hotels or homestays with comfort.
Duration: 16 to 20 days on-site.
Visit the main sites with immersion in the culture and way of life.
Which francophone agency in Peru would you recommend? Thanks
Hi there!
I’m putting together my itinerary for Brazil, looking for beautiful natural spots with wildlife, flora, and great hikes...
I’ve come across the Cananeia / Super Agui / Ilha do Mel region and the PETAR / Intervales / Alto Ribeira area.
Has anyone here been to these places? If so, do you have any recommendations for accommodations and activities?
Thanks in advance!
Best,
Olivier 🌍
