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bonjour j'aimerais savoir de quel coté vaut il mieux visiter le lac titicaca (perou ou bolive) . quelle durée de séjour conseillez vous? est possible de rejoindre le coté peruvien facilement (bateau? route?) avez vous des agences locales pour randonner autour du lac? merci

Bonjour 🙂 Je part pour cancun le 14 janvier...je me pose beaucoup de questions sur la température, les activités ( excursion) Si vous avez des renseignement...dit le moi...

BOnjour, Quels sont les lieux incontournables aux alentours de la Paz ? Merci

Bonjour, Je pense de plus en plus sérieusement à faire le trek de Torres del Paine cet été, et je me demande si ca vaut toujours le coup de le faire, ou si l’incendie l’a vraiment trop abimé, auquel cas on ira plutot sur l’isla navarino ou du coté du fitz roy ? Qu’en pensez-vous ? Merci !!

Bonjour, Savez-vous s'il y a des bus qui vont régulièrement de Uyuni aux petits villages (hameaux) se trouvant aux pieds du volcan Tunupa ? Ou bien, peut-on faire facilement du stop ? Auriez-vous les coordonnées GPS du volcan Tunupa, de la Isla del Pescado et du village de San Juan ? A San Juan, est-il possible de trouver de l'eau à acheter ?

Merci !

Rebonjour, je doit partir 3semaines en bolivie du 5 au 26aout avec un ami(arrivée & depart a santa cruz), je sais c'est court, j'voudrais avoir votre avis pour savoir si il est possible dans ce temps là de se faireune excursion salaar d'uyuni sud lipezaller a lapaz & rejoindre le lac titicaca et aller sur l'isla del solrejoindre lapaz, faire le trek del choro pour rejoindre coroico & ensuite rurre pour faire 3j en pampa (-si possible passer par sucre)

ca me parait juste, mais j'aimerais avoir votre avis, & au cas ou c'est faisable, est ce interessant ou vaut-il mieux rejoindre rurre en avion(ou juste faire le trek) et plus se poser et visiter les villes & plus approfondir....

voila merci d'avance pour vos conseils

Hello,

Après 2 semaines et demie au Pérou on fera 2 semaines et demie en Bolivie (17-18 jours). Voici notre projet, est-ce réalisable?

Copacabana et Isla del Sol (3 jours) / La Paz 1-2 jours / Uyuni, Salar et trek aux lagunes (5 jours) / Potosi et les mines (1 jour) / Sucre (1-2 jours) / La Paz (1-2 jours).

Y a-t-il d'autre lieu qui serait interessant à voir!?

A l'aller on n'est pas forcément obligé de passer à La Paz.

On est obligé de revenir sur La Paz car on repart en avion de La Paz.

Merci

Bonjour, je pars le 6 octobre, arrivée à Mexico, pour repartir le 29 de Cancun. Voilà les villes où je vais surement passer: Mexico DF, Oaxaca, Puerto angel, San Cristobal, Palenque, Campeche, Merida, Tulum ou Isla Mujeres histoire de faire un plongeon avant de reprendre l'avion. J'essaierai de voir les sites principaux et de passer du temps avec les gens. Côté sites je pense aller au musée d'antropologie, à Téotihuacan, Monte Alban, Palenque, Chichen Itza. Uxmal, si g le temps et que je suis pas saturé. Par contre, g 1 gros dilemne avec Yaxchilan (et Bonampak par la même occasion): tout le monde s'accorde pour dire que c le kif, mais ça a l'air un brin compliqué pour y aller par ses propres moyens, surtout le bateau, faut trouver du monde. Alors si quelqu'un a des conseils, en solo ou organisé, je prend ! Sinon, je suis très intéressé par les indiens du Chiapas: où aller, comment les rencontrer dans de bonnes conditions, pour discuter, échanger. Pas seulement qu'il me voyent comme un touriste à plumer. Les petits présents sont-ils dans les moeurs (petits objets utiles, objets de chez moi, ...) et si oui lesquels ? Question actuellement sans réponse !!! (je compte sur vous 😉): La route de Oaxaca à Pochutla par la montagne est-elle si pénible ? Est-ce qu'il vaut mieux passer plus de temps dans le bus et prendre l'autre nationale ? Par contre, si vous avez des lieux qui vous ont particulièrement marqué, des hotels sympas et plutot pas chers qui vous ont laissé de bons souvenirs, des petits restaus où vous vous ètes cassé le ventre, je suis preneur de toutes les adresses, histoire de vous dire au retour ce que j'en ai pensé ;-) !!! Allez, j'attend vos précieuses infos. Phil

Je dois partie le 04/04/04 au Dominicus Palace avec ma petite famille (2 enfants 10 et 6 ans) pour un deuxième séjour .

L'année dernière le séjour avait été paradisiaque et le retour un peu difficile.Quelqu'un pourrait-il me dire si c'est toujours aussi bien? les commentaires etant assez differents.

Nous avons fait l'excursion à Isla Saona qui était très bien et nous souhaiterions faire une autre ballade pour changer qui peux me conseiller?

Merci de me répondre car mon départ approche !!!!!

donner moi des précisions sur cet hotel svp....

La plage est elle pratiquable pour le snorkeling ?

concernant la nourriture, les employés de l'hotel, les chambres : "suites “Ambajador” avec balcons ou terrasses et les immenses suites “Presidente”" sont elles à la hauteur du tarif ?

"Nous sommes face au paradis tropical d’Isla Catalina. Notre grand Catamaran privé “Switch One” et son équipage de 5 personnes sont, 6 jours par semaine, à la disposition de nos hôtes privilégiés pour les emmener sur cette fabuleuse île."

est ce que switch dit vrai ? Ca me parait vraiment bien tout ceci....

j'attends de vos nouvelles

merci d'avance

(ps : l'année passé je suis parti avec switch en rep dom faire le grand circuit découverte, j'en suis tres satisfait rapport qualité prix. Concernant le reina cumayasa, je voudrais des vacances RELAX.....j'attends vos réponses avec impatience)

Bonjour,

Je souhaite organiser un trek en amérique du Sud, de préférence en Bolivie et suis à la recherche de tous bons conseils sur le pays, les combines, les gens .....bref des personnes d'expérience qui pourraient m'aider dans mes recherches

Merci d'avance.

Fabienne

A few friends and I are planning to explore the northern shore of Lake Titicaca, making stops using local buses or collectivos. The route starts in Huancane, passes through places like Moho and Conima (on the Peruvian side), then crosses the border and continues into Bolivia via spots like Escoma, Ancoraines, Achacachi, and Huarina. I can’t find any info on transportation between these towns. It also seems there are no listed hotels or other types of accommodations.

Personally, I’ve already visited several places on the southern shore of the lake.

Questions: Is this less touristy route along the northern shore—compared to the southern route via Unguyo and Copacabana—worth it? Are there buses that cover the northern shore in both Peru and Bolivia? What accommodations do you know of along this route? Alternatively, is it possible to rent a car in Puno to circle the entire lake, and which reliable agencies would you recommend? Thanks for your suggestions! 😉

Hi everyone, absolute travel lovers after our 20 trips to the USA, we’ve decided to head to Mexico in February (flight already booked: Nice to Cancun on February 20th, returning on the evening of March 1st).

I’m mainly hesitating about trying to do too much, as usual when discovering a new country. Here’s my itinerary—I’m unsure about a few things: - **Day 1**: Should we stay relaxed at the resort we booked, or should we do Isla Mujeres instead? If we stay, when’s the best time to visit the island? - **Day 3**: If we visit Chichén Itzá right at opening, will the Ik-Kil cenote be quieter in terms of tourists? If not, which cenote nearby would you recommend? - **Big decision**: Should we go all the way down to Bacalar or not? After that, it feels a bit rushed. **Day 6** is mandatory, or are there other options? Honestly, I’m counting on your advice!

For context, we’re a family of four (with very grown-up kids who are used to traveling), and we’ve already rented an SUV for this period. Thanks in advance for your help—it’ll be invaluable!

**Departure – February 20th**: Arrival in Cancún

Arrival at 8:20 PM, pick up rental car. Overnight in Cancún.

**Day 1 – February 21st**: Isla Mujeres

Ferry from Cancún to Isla Mujeres. Playa Norte, snorkeling, golf cart tour. Return to Cancún. Overnight in Cancún.

**Day 2 – February 22nd**: Ek’ Balam + Cenote X’Canché → Valladolid

Drive from Cancún to Ek’ Balam (~2h). Visit the archaeological site. Swim at Cenote X’Canché. Drive to Valladolid (~30 min). Overnight in Valladolid.

**Day 3 – February 23rd**: Chichén Itzá → Bacalar

Early departure to Chichén Itzá (~45 min). Guided tour + optional visit to Ik-Kil cenote. Drive to Bacalar (~4h). Overnight in Bacalar.

**Day 4 – February 24th**: Bacalar

Boat excursion to the "Laguna of Seven Colors." Cenote Azul + Fuerte San Felipe. Overnight in Bacalar.

**Day 5 – February 25th**: Bacalar → Tulum + Ruins, Cenote & Beach

Drive (~3.5h). Settle in Tulum. Visit the Mayan ruins of Tulum (stunning ocean view). Swim in Gran Cenote or Cenote Calavera. End the day at Playa Paraíso. Overnight in Tulum.

**Day 6 – February 26th**: Sian Ka’an Reserve

Guided excursion:

Option Muyil (half-day): boat tour + swim in the Mayan canal. Option Punta Allen (full-day): dolphins, turtles, snorkeling on the reef.

Overnight in Tulum.

**Day 7 – February 27th**: Tulum → Akumal → Playa del Carmen

Morning: snorkeling with turtles in Akumal. Lunch, then drive to Playa del Carmen. Evening on 5th Avenue. Overnight in Playa del Carmen.

**Day 8 – February 28th**: Playa del Carmen → Puerto Morelos

Free morning in Playa del Carmen (beach or Cenotes Azul & Cristalino). Afternoon: drive to Puerto Morelos (~30 min). Overnight in Puerto Morelos.

**Day 9 – March 1st**: Puerto Morelos → Cancún → Return flight

Relaxing morning in Puerto Morelos. Drive (~30 min) to Cancún Airport. Return rental car. Return flight.

Hello, When’s the best week at the end of the year to go back to Mexico? Cheers, Jean Pierre

Hi there, I’m planning a trip to Peru and have estimated how many days I’ll spend in each place. Any advice on must-see sights and tourist traps to avoid? September–October

5 days in Lima

Bus: 07:00→13:30 or 06:00 to 09:30 (express) (3 hr 30 min journey) 3 days in Paracas (beach)

3 days in Nazca

3 days in Arequipa

3 days in Puno (Lake Titicaca)

5 days in Cusco

Thanks in advance

Hi there,

After a lot of hesitation about our Central America destination (trip in July), we finally decided on Panama.

For this country, we're looking for info to fine-tune our itinerary.

To avoid spending entire days in the car, does anyone have any firsthand experiences or suggestions for towns or villages to stop at: Between Panama City and Valle de Anton? Between Valle de Anton and Pedasí (Santiago, Parita, Chitré)? Between Pedasí (or another nearby village) and Santa Catalina? Is Isla Cébaco worth the detour? (How do you get there?) Is there another departure point for Coiba (other than Santa Catalina)? Between Santa Catalina and David (is Boca Chica worth the detour?) Between David and Boquete? Between Boquete and Bocas del Toro?

Also, we’ve seen that Panama is known for its waterfalls, some of which look stunning—like Cascada Macho de Monte and La Silampa.

Do you know of any waterfalls that are easy to access (we’re traveling with a child) and don’t require hours of hiking?

Thanks in advance if you can help! (Of course, we’re researching everywhere, but nothing beats real-life experiences.) :)

I posted a few questions recently about Costa Rica and Panama, since we're still hesitating between the two for a trip in July.

Our plan would be to drive up through Panama to Bocas del Toro, then fly back (a classic loop).

We have tons of questions, since travel blogs and sites are often so glowing, which is why we'd love to hear real firsthand experiences.

1-We're really drawn to small colonial-style villages. Are there any similar to Casco Viejo in Panama City elsewhere in the country? 2-Which island is worth the detour, and are there any paradise-like beaches (clear water, snorkeling right from the beach) outside of Bocas del Toro and San Blas? 3-Which coast is better between Panama City and Bocas del Toro?

We're traveling with a child, so we'll avoid anything like treks or waterfalls that are hard to access.

Thanks in advance if you can help us out! 🙁

Hi there,

I’m planning a trip to Panama in the summer of 2026 (2 adults and 2 kids, ages 9 and 6).

Here’s my first draft for the itinerary. Could you give me some advice, please?

Day 1: Panama City + night 1 Day 2: Departure for the San Blas Islands (I don’t have a transfer company yet and I’m hesitant to drive there myself in an SUV) + 1 or 2 nights depending on the price Day 3 (or 4): Return to Panama City + departure for Isla Grande (maybe too much in one day, so maybe an extra night in Panama City and leave the next day for Isla Grande) For Isla Grande, should I go through Portobelo? Day 3 or 4: Isla Grande + night Day 4 or 5: From Isla Grande to Lake Gatun for an Embera immersion (I haven’t checked the travel time yet) + night Day 5 or 6: Departure from Lake Gatun to El Valle de Antón + 2 or 3 nights Day 7 or max Day 9: Head to the Gulf of Chiriquí and Boca Chica + 2 or 3 nights? Day 9 or max Day 12: Boquete + 2 nights Day 11 or 14: Bocas del Toro (one of the surrounding islands) + 2 nights Day 13 or 16: Return to Panama City by plane the day before the international flight. I don’t have all 21 nights planned yet, but there are still some details to work out with your help ;)

Also, is it possible to rent a car in Panama City and drop it off at the Bocas del Toro airport? (I think so...) Finally, what are the steps for driving back from Bocas del Toro to Panama City (to avoid the domestic flight)?

Thanks in advance!

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!!!!

Hi everyone, I’m planning to spend 15 days on the beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula but I’m having trouble picturing the villages and the vibe. Since I don’t want to rent a car and would rather base myself somewhere and get around by bus, I think I’ll need to stay a bit in the center of a village. I could also move around—spend a week in two different villages. I don’t surf but I’m not opposed to trying it, and otherwise, I’m really into yoga and horses.

Any other must-sees in Costa Rica? I’m thinking of visiting a volcano and a national park; I’ll be there for a total of 3 weeks.

Thanks!!!

Hello everyone,

What a pleasure to be back on VF after a few difficult years 😎 So, before diving into the topic, welcome back to VF and above all... keep going!

Well, I’m finally picking up my old habit of posting a new travel journal.

Before heading to Mexico in the summer of 2023 with my family (my partner and our two boys, aged 18 and 16), I had somehow convinced myself—though I can’t even remember why—that the Yucatán was too touristy, too cliché, too expensive, and overrated!

The country didn’t particularly appeal to me, but faced with my wife’s insistence—she’d been there years ago, before we met, and had promised to show our sons this incredible place—my arguments didn’t hold much weight.

And thank goodness, because I have to admit she was absolutely right to take us there! In the end, we encountered far fewer tourists than we’d feared (except at a few sites), and the prices, which we’d been told were geared toward American neighbors (US), turned out to be quite affordable. In short, it was pure joy on both counts. All that was left was for the trip itself to be beautiful and memorable—and it was...

1st stop: Isla Holbox and the whale sharks

Holbox (pronounced “Hol-bosh”) is a stunning island where you can relax in an enchanting setting.



Our main goal in coming to Holbox was to swim with whale sharks. So, the first thing we told our hotel, Los Arcos Holbox, upon arrival was to arrange an excursion with one of the island’s many tour operators: Glendy Tours Holbox. We set off the next morning, bright and early.

The itinerary for this outing is the same for all tour operators (and there are about thirty of them!): roughly two hours by speedboat, then snorkeling with the whale sharks, followed by another boat ride to Cabo Catoche for lunch, then more boating to a fish-filled snorkeling spot before heading back. In total, the excursion can take eight hours—or even longer.



Besides my two sons and me, there were only two other clients on board—a French couple. Our boat was one of the very first to leave, but after ten minutes, the pilot got a radio call. We turned back without any explanation, returning to the departure dock.

There, a young woman who clearly fancied herself a diva was waiting for us. She was Mexican and boarded the boat, snubbing all five of us while flirting with the pilot and guide, who were suddenly all eyes for her. We couldn’t understand how this diva had convinced our tour operator to turn the boat around just to pick her up when she hadn’t even booked and we were already far out. We left 20 minutes late.

The two-hour journey passed surprisingly quickly, and for good reason: we spotted dolphins six times! They were leaping out of the water as they moved. Pure joy. We stopped whenever they were near the boat.



The photo isn’t great—the ultra-wide-angle lens on my GoPro makes the dolphins look smaller—but at least I got a souvenir.

A few flying fish (exocets) also glided a meter or two above the water as we sped along. The false start was forgotten, and the day was off to a fantastic start in this stunning marine environment...

When we reached the area where the whale sharks were supposed to be, the guide explained that we’d now have to scan the sea until we spotted one. It could take five minutes or forty-five, he said, and if we were unlucky, we might not see any at all!

An hour and a half later—still nothing! The captain then headed toward a distant area where about twenty other boats were already gathered.

Sure enough, there was a juvenile whale shark (still a good eight meters long) there, and all the boats were lining up to approach it slowly, one by one, so as not to scare the animal. Each boat got about thirty seconds within a few meters of it, engine idling, before making way for the next. We were allowed to approach three times, but we weren’t permitted to dive in. That’s normal—such a crowd of divers around a single animal would stress it out, and here, whale sharks are protected by regulations: swimming with them is strictly controlled. There was even a coast guard boat with us at all times, monitoring everyone’s behavior.

We were torn between the luck of seeing such a magnificent animal, even from the surface, and the discomfort we felt about the absurd situation. All those boats lined up just to catch a fleeting glimpse of the shark for a few seconds—let’s be honest, it was ridiculous. In short, the whole thing was unpleasant, and probably even more so for the shark than for us, though it did keep gulping down kilos of plankton as if nothing were happening...

When it was our turn to approach, I dipped my GoPro into the water at arm’s length and framed the shot blindly, hoping for a decent image of the shark.



On the third and final approach, the sixth passenger on board—the one we’d had to turn back for ten minutes after departure—quietly spoke to the guide and captain after putting on her flippers (even though, I’ll remind you, no one was allowed to dive). She wanted them to ask the coast guard for permission to dive with the shark—just her! She whispered so we couldn’t hear what she was offering in exchange.

The two lackeys complied and shouted the request to the officials in front of all the other boats, with no shame whatsoever. With so many witnesses, the coast guard had no choice but to refuse. The diva wouldn’t let it go and asked them to insist, which they did, but the refusal was firm and final.

On the nearest boats, everyone had heard and was stunned. They openly mocked this bimbo who clearly had no shame. Hidden behind her star sunglasses, she responded with a dismissive smile. Pathetic.

The encounter with the shark ended, and we set off for Cabo Catoche, a site on Holbox Island where we were to have lunch.



We were a little disappointed not to have had the chance to see the usual school of whale sharks (they’re often dozens swimming together!), but that’s nature’s way, and we knew it.

And then, an unlikely stroke of luck: a boat ahead of us was putting divers in the water with a pair of adult whale sharks. We joined them, and while we were putting on our masks and snorkels, the guide briefed us. He said my sons and I would go first, followed by the French couple and the diva.

But Miss World, clearly unhappy with this order, quietly complained to the guide, who eventually switched the order. It didn’t bother us since we’d only get a minute in the water anyway—what’s a minute more or less?

So the three of them got in the water, and a moment later, they were done. My two sons and I, sitting on the edge of the boat with masks on and snorkels in our mouths, were ready to finally take the plunge. But instead of continuing to follow the shark, the captain was suddenly all eyes for Miss Silicone! He even let go of the wheel for a moment to help her back on board.

One of the two sharks had already left minutes earlier, and the second was swimming farther away. Other boats were arriving, and the captain went to join the queue 100 meters from the shark. Soon, even more boats showed up. There were way too many people, the shark left, and diving was no longer possible.

I was, of course, a little disappointed not to have fulfilled my long-time dream of swimming with a whale shark, even briefly. But I was mostly disgusted for my two boys, who had been so excited about it. I told the guide exactly what I thought and asked for compensation—not for missing out on swimming with the shark (you can never guarantee seeing one, nature isn’t at our beck and call), but for clearly skipping our turn to dive. He promised a refund.

At the end of the day, back on land, he dropped us all off, and as he was about to leave, I reminded him about the refund. He agreed again, calmly got back on board, and sped off as if nothing had happened—just him and the captain, two total cowards. I couldn’t believe it.

Of course, back at our hotel (which had booked this tour operator—Glendy Tours), I explained the situation and asked for my refund again. The receptionist called the manager, who arrived with the guide. Our runaway wasn’t so cocky anymore. Inside, I was fuming, but I kept my cool during the discussion that followed.

Right off the bat, I made a point of looking the so-called guide in the eyes while telling him he’d run off like a coward. I did my best to stay calm, speaking clearly, staring him down the whole time, and repeating several times that he was a coward, in front of the manager, who didn’t say a word. The guide had clearly been told by his boss to keep quiet because he didn’t utter a word during the entire twenty-minute conversation.

Anyway, I’ll spare you the details, but in the end, the manager only offered us another excursion the next day as compensation for the “inconvenience.” It was just snorkeling with fish, not another whale shark trip. He admitted their fault, but since we had to leave early the next morning and had other bookings for the rest of the trip, we couldn’t accept. And he refused to refund us.

On Tripadvisor, Glendy Tours has a mediocre rating (3 out of 5), but more importantly, it ranks 29th out of 36 nautical tour operators rated by customers. I was pretty upset with the hotel for booking such an amateur for us.



If you want to swim with whale sharks in Holbox, you might end up with Glendy Tours. And it might go well—I certainly hope so. But given the price of such an excursion (3,000 pesos per person, about 160 €!), I’d still suggest quickly checking online before you go to see which providers have the best ratings. You’ll have a much better chance of things going smoothly with the top-rated ones than with those as poorly ranked as Glendy Tours.

On the other hand, if you’re a beautiful young woman, you can choose them without worry—you’ll get better treatment than the rest of us...

To wrap up this excursion, I have to mention the “respect for nature” angle that all these tour operators highlight. They tell us they respect the whale sharks: only two or three people can dive at a time, and only for a few minutes, so as not to disturb these gentle giants...

We believed them before we left, but that’s not what we saw. When the sharks are hard to find except for one, everyone rushes it, and only the constant presence of the coast guard prevents the tour operators from putting their clients in the water.

Because for the second shark we saw, when the divers from our boat got out of the water and we left to join the queue while it was our turn to dive, other boats quickly arrived and started swarming the poor shark, which eventually left.

In other words, it’s clear these companies only respect the sharks when they’re being watched.

Boat reversing a meter away from a pelican

And for the snorkeling near Cabo Catoche, they attract fish daily by feeding them—a practice that’s normally discouraged. Afterward, these fish can’t feed naturally anymore and become dependent on Glendy Tours and its competitors.

A quick note on the rest of the excursion: Cabo Catoche (the site where we had lunch, on Holbox Island) is the northernmost point of the entire Yucatán. The place is paradise.



On the way back, we spent half an hour snorkeling at a site that turned out to be fish-filled only because the tour operators had the bad habit of feeding the fish. But this practice, which isn’t respectful of nature, is normally discouraged.



Plus, life jackets—like in many places in the Yucatán—are mandatory!!



As divers, we didn’t find the site very interesting, but objectively, it should delight those who aren’t used to putting their heads underwater in beautiful dive spots.

We hated feeling trapped in those life jackets, stuck at the surface, and for me, the highlight was swimming next to a pelican that wasn’t too shy—it was paddling right beside me in green water.

Anyway, it seems we can’t post more than 10 photos at once on VF, so I’ll come back with the rest of the journal in another message. Because after these early trip mishaps, the rest of the journey turned out to be magnificent...

Hi there,

I’m leaving in February and want to explore the West Coast via Route 200 from Puerto Vallarta to Puerto Escondido.

- For transport, I don’t want to rent a car. I’d like to travel the coast using *colectivos* from village to village over a few weeks. Are they available everywhere along the coast? Is this doable, or is it unrealistic? If not, is it possible to do it by bus? Do they stop everywhere?

- Do you have any places, accommodations, beaches, attractions, or great tips of any kind to recommend along this route?

- Regarding safety, do you have any concerns about certain areas? Guerrero and Michoacán don’t exactly have a great reputation, and neither does Acapulco… Should I be worried?

- Any other relevant info is welcome! 😄

Thanks for your advice!

P.S.: Really happy the forum’s back up. Thanks

Bonjour Je prends la route prochainement pour le Costa Rica, et j'ai vu que sur certains cite - comme dans la réserve du corcovado il est possible (voire préférable) de camper. Avez-vous cette expérience? j'ai quelques hésitations (notamment le surplus de poids en prenant ma tente et matelas et sac de couchage ... et aussi les bê-bête!).

Pensez-vous que c'est sécure de camper dans les camping proposé?

je pense faire le trek du mont Chirripo avant d'aller dans la réserve du corcovado.

Merci pour votre réponse

Julia V.

de retour de Colombie, je tiens à informer la communauté de ce forum de voyageurs, de notre malheureuse expérience à l'île de Mucura … après un long périple dans ce magnifique pays qu'est la Colombie, nous avions décidé de nous reposer sur cette île… notre choix : être hébergés dans le village de pêcheurs de cette minuscule île, j'étais très bien informée de la simplicité du lieu, Nous étions comblés … vivre au cœur même de la vie des gens, malheureusement l'établissement "Puerto Caracol Isla" trouvé via Booking s'est révélé une arnaque ! les photos aguicheuses du site très colorées, très fraîches, n'avaient plus rien à voir avec la réalité ! l'habitation avec terrasse avec vue sur mer certes, mais dès que le soleil se pointait l'endroit devenait une véritable fournaise !!! pas un poil d'ombre...le parasol sur la photo du site n'existait plus, l'état général délabré notamment les chaises longues cassées, sans matelas, les sanitaires pas propre… 309 € les 3 nuits, c'est bien de vendre du rêve mais à ce prix là c'est une véritable escroquerie … nous ne sommes restés qu'une nuit, adieu le repos espéré, par contre allez sur cette petite île charmante, les gens du village, notamment Sophie et Luis nous ont bien aidé (à partir) merci à eux, allez manger au petit restau du village et boire un verre mais surtout évitez de dormir dans ce pseudo "hôtel", le propriétaire n'a aucun scrupule, ne respecte absolument pas le voyageur qui veut venir partager le quotidien de ce village, d'ailleurs les gens vivent à l'arrière du "bouclier solaire" qu'était notre logement, il serait temps aussi que booking remette de l'ordre dans ses propositions ! mon message à ce propos est resté sans réponse.

Bonjour !

Je prévois un gros voyage au Mexique et souhaitais avoir vos avis quant à l'itinéraire et les endroits qui remportent le coup de cœur de la communauté des voyageurs !

Alors il a y a 14j dans le Yucatan (déjà organisés) puis il reste 12j que je pensais passer entre le Chiapas et Mexico pour reprendre le vol retour vers la France !

Voici le plan: - 2 jours pour faire de la plongée et se reposer (Cancún ? Isla Mujeres ? Playa del Carmen? Cozumel? Autre ? Sachant que il faut repartir avec un bus pour Palenque) Quel endroit recommanderiez-vous ? - 1 j trajet pour rallier Palenque en bus - 1 j de visite pour Palenque et si le temps le permet Agua Azules/Miso-Ha - 1 j trajet pour rallier San Cristóbal de las Casas - 2 j ??? pour San Cristóbal et les villages environnants - 1 ou 2j ??? pour les Lagos de Montebello - 1j pour le Cañón del Sumidero

Ce qui laisse 2 jours pleins pour México avant de rentrer...

A vos avis et conseils !!! Merci par avance ! ;)

Bonjour à tous !

Je pars le 21 mai pour 2 semaines en Bolivie (avant d'aller au Pérou). Mes billets d'avion sont pris et le trek de l'incas au Pérou est réservé.

Je voulais vous soumettre mon itinéraire afin que vous puissiez me donner votre avis.

Jour 01 : Départ à 23h35 (CDG)

Jour 02 : Arrivée à Santa Cruz à 12h20.

Jour 03 : Départ l'aprem pour Sucre en avion.

Jour 04 : Sucre.

Jour 05 : Départ l'aprem pour Potosi en bus.

Jour 06 : Potosi.

Jour 07 : Bus pour Uyuni (ou Tupiza).

Jour 08 : Salaar d'Uyuni (sur 4 jours).

Jour 09 : Salaar d'Uyuni.

Jour 10 : Salaar d'Uyuni.

Jour 11 : Salaar d'Uyuni.

Jour 12 : Avion pour La Paz.

Jour 13 : La Paz.

Jour 14 : Bus pour Copacabana.

Jour 15 : Journée à la Isla Del Sol.

Jour 16 : Copacabana.

Jour 17 : Direction Puno au Pérou.

Jour 18 : Puno + îles.

Jour 19 : Bus pour Cuzco.

Jour 20 : Cuzco.

Jour 21 : Départ pour le trek de l'incas...

Qu'en pensez-vous ? Vous semble-t-il réalisable en 2 semaines ? Des lieux non cités vous semblent-ils préférables à ceux choisis ?

Merci beaucoup par avance pour le temps que vous prendrez à répondre à mon post

Bonne journée à tous :)

Bonjour à tous,

Après plusieurs heures de recherche et lecture, nous sommes presque prêts à valider notre itinéraire, mais nous hésitons pour la visite de Portebelo. Comme je l'ai dit, nous voulions voir les deux côtés de l'océan. Il est rare de pouvoir voir les deux côtés lors d'un même voyage. Vaut-il les 1-2 jours supplémentaires pour se rendre à Isla Grande ou Playa Grande. Mieux vaut dire sur Isla Grande que Portobelo? La dernière chose, est-il préférable que nous restions à Gomba pour aller à Portebelo le lendemain matin ou il vaut mieux faire des allers-retours depuis Panama et quitter la ville pour Portobelo. Ce que j'ai lu sur de nombreux articles, un jour me semble suffisant autour de Gamboa pour visiter Soberania, Miraflores et le lac Gatun. Depuis, nous irons à El Valle Anton et Azuero. Merci pour votre aide, très appréciée.

atterrissage à 14h30

Jour 1 Gamboa

Jour 2 Gamboa

Jour 3 Portobelo ou Isla Grande

Jour 4 Portobelo ou Isla Grande

Jour 5 El Valle Anton

Jour 6 El Valle Anton

Jour 7 Pedasi - Combutal

Jour 8 Pedasi - Combutal

Jour 9 Pedasi - Combutal

Jour 10 Panama

Jour 11 Départ à 18 h.

Nous partons 15 jours en Colombie avec un atterrissage à et de Medellin. On envisage de rester 1 semaine dans la région de Medellin-Guatape-Jardin et puis reprendre un vol interne pour sillonner la côte mais que nous conseillez-vous? Santa Marta ou Carthagène tout en sachant que nous louerons un 2 roues pour nous déplacer. Merci mille fois

Bonjour à tous, Je pars avec ma famille pour un road trip de 15 jours au Mexique en février 2020. J'avais prévu de finir celui-ci par trois jours sur l'ile d'Holbox mais plus le temps passe, plus je me demande si c'est une très bonne idée. D'abord les sargasses ont l'air très présentes sur Holbox en ce moment et même si je sais qu'elles vont et viennent, cela me fait un peu peur. A ce propos, je suis preneuse d'information par ceux qui y sont allés récemment. De plus, je lis beaucoup de posts disant qu'Holbox a perdu son charme d’antan... Bref, je réfléchis à une alternative pour finir en beauté ce séjour. Je serai tenté par un séjour à rio largatos car j'ai vu des maisons très sympas à louer là-bas seule face à l'océan mais j'ai égelement lu qu'en février, cela pouvait être très venté. Sinon, quid de Cozumel ou isla Mujeres ? Merci par avance pour vos réponses car je suis un peu perdue !

Bonjour amis voyageurs où que vous vous trouviez, et pour commencer une belle année, faites de beaux périples!

A mon tour de venir vous demander une petite aide :)

Je pars un mois au Mexique début févier, j'arrive et repars de Cancun. Voici mon idée d'itinéraire, je me demande si c'est faisable sans courir et si je pourrais ajouter des étapes? Je voyage seule et je pense favoriser les bus (ado?), et prendre l'avion si nécéssaire pour une étape un peu plus lointaine. Je n'ai pas encore regardé combien de temps passer sur les étapes, mais ce que je voudrais c'est 3 ou 4 jours en fin de circuit sur un spot tranquille et beau ;)

Ou voir et nager dans les plus jolies cenotes, sans une affluence folle?

2 jours à Isla de Mujeres Coba Tulum Sian Ka'An Bacalar Calakmul Palenque Bonampak et Yaxchilen La selva de la lacandona Las 3 Tzimoleras El Chiffon Comitan Sao Christobal de las casas chamula et zinacantan Canon del Sumidero villahermosa Campeche Celestun Merida Chichen itza Valladolid isla Holbox

J'aurais aimé faire Oaxaca et Veracruz et bien sur Mexico mais je pense que nous sommes hors delais non?

Voila les idées de base, si vous pensez que certaines étapes ne sont pas spécialement interessantes ou que d'autres manquent, je serai ravie de prendre vos conseils :)

Un grand merci d'avance!