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Planned arrival on Sunday evening, November 16, 2025, in San José. Staying 3 nights, then taking a bus to Tortuguero for 2 nights. Looking for a shared shuttle to La Fortuna for 2 nights, then a van-boat-van combo to Santa Elena for 2 or 3 nights. Heading to Quepos for 4 nights for day trips using local buses—Jaco, San Antonio, Uvita. After that, a full-day bus ride to Cahuita. I’m booking hotels as I go, which gives me the flexibility to stay longer in places I like. I’m looking for accommodations in city centers near restaurants and not too far from the bus station. Budget: 50 € for a room with a private bathroom (if you’ve got any great tips!). For my finale, I’ll cross the land border to Panama City for 4 days. Thanks for your suggestions! 😉

A little recap of my 28-day solo trip from mid-November to mid-December 2024. CDG to Santiago with Air France, first night near the airport at City Express by Marriott Airport. No shuttle as planned, but I expected it, so on the advice of a kind Chilean, I took Trans Vip at the airport counter. It was great—I’ll download the app—easy, cheap, and on time. The hotel arranged the return trip to the airport the next morning for my flight to Easter Island. I booked my flight with Latam via Booking, as well as my accommodation: Hare o Koro (formerly Vai Kapua, French spoken). Warm welcome with a flower lei and a quick city tour with Marieta and her husband. The place was clean, well-located, and included breakfast. All the tours were done with the family for a very reasonable price (personalized service with fun anecdotes!!). They even gave me souvenirs for the trip back—a great place to recommend! 🙂.

Back to Santiago for a night at Quinta by Wyndham. Again, no shuttle, the room was very comfortable, but no hot water or breakfast due to an early departure. The airport shuttle was fine, but I won’t stay here again. Off to Ushuaia with Aerolíneas Argentinas—I booked the flight directly on their site with a longer layover due to a plane change (tip from a fellow traveler). Took a taxi to Isla Bella, which included lunch. The place was clean, heated, and a nice surprise—Monica speaks French! It’s 15 minutes from the center, but the way back is a steep climb. I booked 3 excursions with the agency Brasileiros em—great experience! Next door, there’s a clothing store where I rented waterproof shoes for the Laguna Esmeralda trek, and I’m glad I did!! After 4 nights, back to Santiago for 1 night at Happy Hostel (breakfast included).

For the experience, I took the Bus Ciktur to Calama—a 22h30 semi-cama ride with a toilet, movies, and TV in the evening, then a 1h30 bus to San Pedro de Atacama. Stayed at Hotel Sonchek, well-located, no breakfast but a shared kitchen with coffee and tea available. Moïssa speaks French and recommended the agency Gato Andino for my excursions—great choice! I ended with the Geysers del Tatio without taking altitude meds, just coca leaf tea! Spent 4 nights there, then back to Santiago with Sky Airlines. Returned to Happy Hostel since it’s well-located in the historic center.

Took the Turistik bus for 2 days (48 €), including the teleferico for Cerro San Cristóbal (the funicular wasn’t working). Valparaíso and Viña del Mar with the same agency—Valparaíso is stunning, but the guide wasn’t great. SKY COSTANERA had an impressive view (18 €). Near the hotel in the Brazil neighborhood, you can eat local and cheap at Foxtim Burger.

All in all, great encounters—the Chileans are friendly and helpful!!!!

Bonjour, je cherche un Hôtel pas cher à Hanoi pour mon jour d'arrivée , chambre simple douche wc, pas de dortoir , moins de 20 e , si un peu francophone se serait bien. je visite déjà tous les sites appropriés. Mais rien ne vaut le vécu ! Merci

Bonjour, j'arrive en train à Cdg à 9h14 le 22 novembre 2017 . j'ai un vol à 11h20 au terminal 1. Avec un enregistrement de bagage . Est ce que j'ai le temps , ?? ou la marge n'est elle pas assez longue pour toutes les formalités. Merci

Bonjour, Je souhaite partir au Vietnam entre novembre et décembre pour une durée de 1 mois. J'ai lu beaucoup de choses plus ou moins bonne sur le e-visa . peut on le demander 1 mois à l'avance ? Le prix est attractif mais est il aussi fiable qu'un visa à l'arrivée avec lettre d'invitation. Merci de vos réponses

Bonsoir, je pense aller à Barcelone fin janvier 2016 pour 8 jours. Je pars seule et je recherche un hôtel à Bas Prix ( moins de 30 euros- pas de dortoir ni de sanitaire commun) en centre ville dans le quartier Ciutat Vella. Mon programme est simple : Visites des principaux lieux touristiques et Sorties nocturnes..fiesta ! Je prends tout bon plan pour Hôtel et activité de nuit. Merci

Bonjour, je pars le 6 janvier à phuket j'ai une escale de 21h25 à Kuala Lumpur avec Malaysia airline Pensez vous qu'il mette une chambre à la disposition des passagers pour une escale aussi longue. Merci