Nous voici rentres dun magnifique sejour de 3 semaines au perou et en Bolivie dont voici l'itineraire :
Lima
Arequipa - Canon de Colca - Arequipa
Cusco - Vallee sacree - MP - Cusco
Puno - Lac Titicaca - Puno
Salar d'Uyuni - Sud Lipez
Sucre
Potosi
Tihuanacu - La Paz
Voila, si vous avez des questions, n'hesitez pas, je serai ravie de partager mon experience !
nous sommes copines à partir au perou et bolivie et nous voudrions avoir quelques conseils de ta part quant à l'organisation sur place essentiellement concernant le transport et les hebergements.
Bonjour Marion,
Y a t il des bus de jour Arequipa - Cuzco ?
Ton circuit Arequipa- Canon de colca Arequipa ?
Tu as pris un guide ? avec Vehicule ? bus ?
Renseigne moi bien et dis moi si d'autres choses à Aréquipa ?
A Cuzco, ton circuit dans la vallée sacrée ?
As tu fait les yungas, à coté de la Paz ?
Salut,
Concernant l'organisation, nous avions prévu notre parcours avant de partir et j'avais réservé le premier hotel et le train pour le MP.
Pour tout le reste nous nous organisions sur place. Prenant les bus de nuit, nous arrivions assez tot le matin, généralement vers 6h, et nous demandions aux taxis qui attendaient à la sortie de la gare routière de nous amener dans un hotel pas trop cher, dans le centre. Nous n'avons jamais été déçus.
Pour les bus, c'est pareil, nous avons tout géré sur place, il y a beaucoup de compagnie. Je te conseille les bus de nuit, tu gagnes du temps, et tu économises des nuits d'hotel.
En arrivant le matin au terminal de bus tu peux réserver pour le bus suivant.
Voila si tu as d'autres questions, n'hésite pas mais vraiment tout peut se gérer sur place sans aucun problème. Surtotu si vous etes deux (nous étions4).
A bientôt
Marion
Y a t il des bus de jour Arequipa - Cuzco ?
Nous avons pris un bus de nuit poru faire Arequipa-Cusco. Avec la compagnie Julsa, moitié moins cher que les autres compagnies et beaucoup plus de confort, je te la conseille vraiment. Toutes les compagnies partent généralement à la même heure. Je ne suis pas certaine que le trajet puisse se faire la journée.
Ton circuit Arequipa- Canon de colca Arequipa ?
Tu as pris un guide ? avec Vehicule ? bus ?
On a réservé notre circuit à notre hotel, 2 jours avec nuit dans l'oasis avec repas. Il y avait un guide et nous étions dans un bus. très sympa, mais très fatigant. La remontée du canon est hard.
Je peux essayer de chercher le nom de l'hotel si besoin mais je pense que tous les hotels de la ville te proposeront une excursion.
Renseigne moi bien et dis moi si d'autres choses à Aréquipa ?
A Arequipa, va visiter le monastere c'est surprenant.
A Cuzco, ton circuit dans la vallée sacrée ?
Nous avons réservé la veille avec Rolando, un guide privé, sans passer par une agence, surement moins cher d'ailleurs. Il a été super, il nous a suivi toute la journée, c'est un passionné. Tu peux organiser ton parcours comme tu veux. Nous avions le train pour Aguas Calientes a 20h et nous avons organisé notre journée avec Rolando de facon à etre à l'heure pôur notre train.
Si ça t'intéresse : (084) 984 63 98 45 - rolandohula@hotmail.com
Je te le conseille vraiment. Nous étions 4 et nous avons payé 200 Soles la journée.
As tu fait les yungas, à coté de la Paz ?
Non, nous avons été à La Paz le dernier jour, et nous avons surtout fait les butiques pour acheter les derniers souvenirs qu'il nous manquait et nous sommmes allés à Tihuanacu
J'ai aussi souvent entendu parler de ce fameux Rolando chauffeur de taxi dans ce forum.
L'avez-vous contacté d'abord par mail, par téléphone ?
Avez-vous réservé votre journée avec lui bien à l'avance ?
En gros comment vous y êtes-vous prise?
D'avance merci.
PS.: Ah j'oublais encore un truc...Pouvez-vous SVP me dire combien de jours vous avez consacré à vos étapes au Pérou ?
Arequipa?
Canon del colca?
Puno + lac ?
MP ?
Vallée Sacrée
Cuzco ?
Concernant Rolando, nous l'avons contacté la veille par téléphone, mais je crois que nous avons eu de la chance parce qu'il est très sollicité.
Je lui ai dit que nous voulions visiter la vallée sacrée et que nous avions besoin d'être à Ollantaytambo à 20h pour notre train. Il est arrivé le lendemain à 8h devant notre hôtel, comme convenu.
Arequipa nous sommes restés 4 jours : 1 jour Arequipa, 2 jours Canon de Colca, 1 jour Arequipa (bus de nuit pour Cusco).
Puno : On est arrivé le soir car on avait pris le bus de jour partant de Cusco, nous sommes partis le lendemain matin pour le lac Titicaca (nous avons pris l'excursion à notre hotel), nous sommes restés 2 jours sur le lac avec une nuit chez l'habitant à Amantani.
Vers 16h on nous a ramené à notre hotel et nous sommes partis le lendemain matin tot pour la Paz.
Nous avons tout reservé à notre hotel (la casa del virrey : virrey_inn@hotmail.com) excursion + bus pour La Paz.
Inkari tours : inkari_tours@hotmail.com
Cusco + Vallée sacrée + MP : 4 jours
Arrivée Cusco le matin tot vers 6 h. Visite de la ville.
2eme jour visite de la vallée sacrée avec Rolando. Le soir train vers Aguas Calientes. Nuit à Aguas Calientes
3eme jour : Visite du MP. Le soir retour sur Aguas Calientes.
4eme jour : retour Cusco avec train le matin + taxi.
- -> Nous avons regretté de ne pas avoir pris le train le soir du 3 eme jour, à notre retour du MP.
Lorsque j'ai réservé de france, il n'y avait pas de train le soir, ce qui n'est pas le cas une fois sur place, il y a plusieurs trains. Je te conseille de rentrer directement après le MP vers Cusco. Une nuit de plus à Aguas Calientes n'est vraiment pas necessaire quand tu connais la ville. Et tu as largement le temps de visiter tout le site du MP si tu y vas assez tot le matin.
En espérant avoir répondu à tes questions.
A bientôt
Marion
Merci pour ta réponse.
Puis-je te demander ce que tu as réussi à faire dans la Vallée sacrée en un jour jusqu'à Ollantay.?
Nous on aimerait faire les sites de salinas moray puis Ollantaytambo en un jour en taxi (sais pas si c'est faisable) de là aller à M-P pendant 1 jour ou deux puis revenir en passant par Ollantaytambo pour faire Pisac puis les sites de Tambomachay Pukapukara quenko Saqsaywanan (1 jour aussi) 😕... Sais pas si pisac prend un jour de visite et donc si c'est réaliste de faire les autres sites le mm jour. Je ne vois pas non plus comment revenir de Ollantaytambo niveau transports en faisant ces arrêts.
Et dernière question : où as-tu réservé le billet pour le M-P ? Ce n'est pas une grosse arnaque (prix plus cher) quand on le prend à l'avance à Cuzco ?
Lors de notre journée de visite dans la vallée sacrée, on a pu voir Pisac, Moray et Ollantaytambo, plus tout ce qui va avec, marché, panorama, les sites au dessus de Cusco, je ne sais plus comment ils s'appellent.
On pouvait visiter le reste de la vallée à notre retour du MP mais le billet touristique que tu dois acheter pour visiter la vallée était trop cher. Tu peux le prendre pour une journée ou pour une semaine je crois.
Nous avons acheté le billet de train pour le MP en France, directement sur le site Internet.
Le billet d'entrée pour le MP, nous l'avons acheté le matin même à Aguas Calientes. (je te conseille de l'acheter la veille si tu peux, tu perdras moins de temps dans la queue, surtout si tu veux monter au Wayna Picchu). Nous n'avons pas pu car nous sommes arrivés trop tard à Aguas Calientes.
Je ne connais pas du tout les tarifs du billet si tu l'achètes à Cusco.
je vais faire les villages, prendre le train a ollantaytambo et dormir a AC le soir. je voudrais faire le MP tot le matin et reprendre un train pr Ollant vers les midi mais je vois que sur le site de peru rail il n y a plus de backpacker et le vistadome est vraiment cher... penses tu que je peux voir sur place ou c est risquer?
je voudrais prendre mon aller OLLAN-AC sur le site , ca vaut le coup?
merci poru tes precieuses infos.
une autre question faut il partir tot de cusco pr faire chinchero et ollant si je prends le train de 20h30?
Concernant les billets de train pour le MP, je viens de lire que tu les as acheté de France par le site Perurail.
Comment as tu fait sur place pour récupérer les billets achetés par internet et où ?
Merci pour ta réponse Marion.
J'avais d'autres questions mais Frenchtazzy t'en a posé pas mal déjà qui m'ont apporté des réponses.
Je te contacte si j'en ai d'autres.
Salut,
Je pense qu'attendre sur place pour acheter ton billet de train est un peu risque surtout s'il n'y a deja pas de place en ce moment sur le site.
En plus, prendre ton retour a midi, ca risque de faire un peu juste pour la visite du MP. Tu devrais assurer en prenant le train de 18h qui te laisse le tps de profiter au max de ce site magnifique (meme si bcp bcp de touristes) et de redescendre tranquillement vers Aguas Calientes.
Lorsque nous avons demande de modifier nos billets pour le soir meme au lieu du lendemain, il ny avait plus de places en backpacker... On a donc garde nos billets de retour pour le lendemain matin. Mais cest pas grave parce quon sest fait un super resto que je te conseille dailleurs, l'Indio Feliz, c un chef francais et ca vaut vraiment le coup !!!
Concernant ta derniere question, nous sommes partis a 8h du mat avec Rolando pour visiter la vallee sacree. Je pense que c'est suffisant par rapport a ce que tu veux voir.
A bientot
Marion
Salut mathieu,
Concernant les billets, quand tu valides ta reservation sur Perurail, tu recois un document recapitulatif par mail. Il suffit juste de l'imprimer et tu te presentes avec a la gare que tu auras choisi.
Marion
on pars 1 mois en septembre et nous serons vers cusco aux alentours du 10 sept
on me conseille de rester tte la journee mais etant donné qu on va arrivé au MP vers 5h du matin ca me semble long.
au pire on prendra un vistadome vu qu il n y a que ca.
le backpacker il n y en a que 2 et tot le matin, dommage
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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).
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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.
Hi there, since there isn’t much recent info on how to get to MP, I’d love to know if there have been any improvements to the "route" to Hydroelectrica. Is it feasible to drive there in February? And is it still possible to walk all the way to Aguas Calientes? I think I read somewhere that it’s no longer allowed??
Do you think I can buy Machu Picchu entrance tickets last-minute at that time of year, given the weather?
A group of friends and I are heading to Brazil in March 2019 and we’d love to attend the Carnival parade. I could really use your help because I’m struggling to find reviews for online ticket sellers for Carnival.
I came across rio-carnival—is this a reliable agency?
Do you have other agencies to recommend or experiences to share?
Any advice is welcome.
