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  1. runwildrunfree avatar

    RE: When did Argentina get so expensive?

    by runwildrunfree 24 October 2011

    #5 +Now Chile is much cheaper. In particular for imported goods it's the cheapest country in South America (Free Trade).+ You must know…

  2. ban_janti avatar

    RE: When did Argentina get so expensive?

    by ban_janti 24 October 2011

    #29 Keep in mind that travelling in Europe for Europeans with cheap flights galore or possibility of taking your own car makes it actually…

  3. nahuel avatar

    RE: When did Argentina get so expensive?

    by nahuel 24 October 2011

    "Both Japan and Germany have more developed economies and should be more expensive" This is true but you do not understand much about…

  4. nahuel avatar

    RE: Camping and hitchiking in argentina

    by nahuel 24 October 2011

    http://www.autostopargentina.com.ar/ http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1803612&messageID=16032790#16032790 some…

  5. Fernando avatar

    RE: patagonia trek schedule

    by Fernando 24 October 2011

    as you said the enter to Chile will be by Esquel to Carretera Austral, in November-December you will have a bus Futaleufu-Coyhaique 2…

  6. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: Camping and hitchiking in argentina

    by Williamsontherocks 24 October 2011

    hitchhiking close to Buenos Aires, Cordoba or Rosario isnĀ“t a good option (safety). Outside these places along main routes it is of course…

  7. WILLEMSPIE avatar

    RE: Camping and hitchiking in argentina

    by WILLEMSPIE 24 October 2011

    There are campsites in many towns and villages, and also in national parks. In most national parks, you cannot camp where you want, only…

  8. Standanista avatar

    RE: easter island

    by Standanista 24 October 2011

    This may be too late for the OP but for others seeking similar information, SCL-Easter Island-SCL can be done using two internal South…

  9. Tuthmose avatar

    Boat from Villa O'Higgins towards Chalten

    by Tuthmose 24 October 2011

    I found the website of the Villa O'Higgins boat service and it gave details of services in January and February, and then a more limited…

  10. teegsndan avatar

    Re: Camper Van for Sale in Chile

    by teegsndan 24 October 2011

    We hope to be leaving Santiago around the 11th of November

  11. trekker502 avatar

    RE: patagonia trek schedule

    by trekker502 23 October 2011

    I do not have my map here, but it looks like you are confused about where you will be traveling. Ushuaia and Valdes Peninsula are direc…

  12. bamemory avatar

    Re: When did Argentina get so expensive?

    by bamemory 23 October 2011

    *+13-February-2011 post:+* I agree that Argentina has gotten a lot more expensive in recent years. I have gone various times from 2002…

  13. abuelos2 avatar

    Bolivia re Arica Chile- La Paz Bol bus route

    by abuelos2 23 October 2011

    we're considering a detour to La Paz from Arica, Chile. It's been 10 years since we were in Bolivia so we seek some current information,…

  14. ToadofToadHall avatar

    RE: easter island

    by ToadofToadHall 23 October 2011

    It's a lot of money but as mpa says this is peak season and high prices are common. If you wait till you're in Chile you may find no flights…

  15. Fieldgate avatar

    RE: When did Argentina get so expensive?

    by Fieldgate 23 October 2011

    +But you can kiss the great steak good bye after you cross the border,+ They've got great restaurants and parillas, with good steaks…

  16. ban_janti avatar

    RE: When did Argentina get so expensive?

    by ban_janti 23 October 2011

    I was shocked myself, even local produce like wine that was always cheap and excellent quality became more expensive than in Europe! (you…

  17. WILLEMSPIE avatar

    RE: Trains in Chile

    by WILLEMSPIE 23 October 2011

    Yes if you like railways you should try Talca - Constitucion. I think there is also a train line from Calama to Bolivia.

  18. WILLEMSPIE avatar

    RE: Central Chile Hiking and Descabezado Grande Volcano

    by WILLEMSPIE 23 October 2011

    Yes, trekking in this area is fantastic, the best in Chile. But early November I'm not sure. There might still be plenty of snow or, if…

  19. WILLEMSPIE avatar

    RE: When did Argentina get so expensive?

    by WILLEMSPIE 23 October 2011

    To answer your question, when ? Progressively since 2002 2003. Now for accomodation there is a cheap alternative: camping (many campsites)…

  20. squidstrips avatar

    RE: When did Argentina get so expensive?

    by squidstrips 23 October 2011

    #1, I hear what you are saying, but I'm in Rosario right now. It's not exactly overflowing with foreign tourists to drive up prices.…

  21. ChileTraveler avatar

    RE: Easter Island

    by ChileTraveler 23 October 2011

    Try someone to book it for you in Chile, an agency maybe. LAN detects your IP number (location) and shows a different rate depending on…

  22. lucapal avatar

    RE: RTW TICKETS

    by lucapal 22 October 2011

    As Toad says above,RTW tickets don't last longer....if you want to do those places you mentioned,you will have to break your trip down…

  23. Scoundrel avatar

    Patagonia - Dientes circuit, Tierra del Fuego: where to get maps?

    by Scoundrel 22 October 2011

    Less than 3 weeks to go... I can't get hold of maps for this route, which starts in Puerto Williams. The LP guide suggests two Chilean…

  24. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: Patagonia road trip - advice please!

    by mendocinateacher 22 October 2011

    Well, given that 19 days is 2 1/2 weeks (I am the master of the obvious ;) ), yes, that is too much to see even with your own vehicle…

  25. ToadofToadHall avatar

    RE: Travel suggestion for 20 yr old male

    by ToadofToadHall 22 October 2011

    Op, you say "but I guess that is to be expected if you are a white girl on your own in Sth America." No, it's not to be expected. Yes…

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