Posts by Audreyaussie

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?

Thanks for your help!

I made some changes... to stay longer exploring the northwest, wander around a bit. Small question about altitude sickness—how do you manage it? 14/09: Arrival in BA at 9:45 PM 15/09: BA 16/09: Flight or bus to Iguazu 17–18/09: Iguazu (waterfalls + surroundings) 19/09–21/09: Flight to Salta + visit Salta 22/09–02/10: North + South loop in 11 full days (rental vehicle) 03/10–06/10: Flight to Puerto Madryn + visit Península Valdés + return to BA on 06/10 or 07/10 08/10: BA 09/10: Flight to Paris at 2:40 PM

it was just to avoid overloading the discussion.....

Yeah, that’s true—I can send you a PM once I’ve improved my itinerary?

If it's possible, it depends on your arrival time in Iguazu because I see that you need half a day for the Brazilian side of the falls and a full day for the Argentine side

So, what do you think? 😉 I’m still weighing up my itinerary—I’ll probably skip Tolar Grande, spend more time around Salta with some loops, and definitely visit Valdés since it’s whale season and there are other marine mammals around. For flights, I’ll try to keep them to a minimum, but I’m really not keen on a 24-hour journey!

Hi there, Could you let me know if this itinerary is doable: 14/09: Arrival in BA at 9:45 PM 15/09 to 16/09: BA 17/09: Flight to Iguazu early in the morning + visit the falls on the Brazilian side 18/09: Visit the falls on the Argentine side 19/09: Flight to Salta + visit Salta 20/09 to 25/09: Northern + Southern Loop in 6 full days (rental car) 26/09 to 28/09: Tolar Grande 3 days (with an agency) 29/09: Flight to Puerto Madryn (arrival in the evening) 30/09: Valdes Peninsula 01/10: Valdes Peninsula + Punta Tombo + overnight bus to Bariloche 02/10 to 07/10: 6 days to see Bariloche and the surrounding area by car (what are the must-sees?) 08/10: Flight to BA 09/10: Flight to Paris at 2:40 PM

Hi, What was the price of your tour with Socompa? How many people were in your group? Thanks

Hi, What area are you in?

Hi there, We’ll be in Argentina for 24 days starting mid-September 2025. I’m not sure where to go for this time of year—is Patagonia doable? Iguazu without a doubt, Salta, Peninsula Valdes to see the wildlife? Can we see penguins at that time? We love hiking, thanks for your tips!

Bonjour,

Je souhaite retourner en Australie pour 3 semaines en octobre l'année prochaine. J'ai déjà visité Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, GOR, Centre Rouge lors d'un précédent voyage qui avait duré 6 semaines.

Je souhaiterai me pencher sur la partie ouest et/ou nord. Je pense que le Perth-Darwin est irréalisable alors je pose la question d'un itinéraire sympa à faire pour avoir des températures estivales.

J'ai donc besoin de conseils pour m'orienter vers un projet d'itinéraire.