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RE: What are Your Best Experiences in Chile?

by WILLEMSPIE 14 February 2012

Vilches is a national park (officially named Altos de Lircay) and a good starting point for treks (you need to camp at least one night…
RE: things to do near santiago/ valpo

by vnrose 31 January 2012

Difficult if we rule out beaches. Cajón del Maipo is a possibility. The thing is you sort of need a goal, rafting or riding. Depends what…
RE: What are Your Best Experiences in Chile?

by WILLEMSPIE 15 January 2012

Best is hiking/trekking in the South, but April is really the end of the season. However it's also the season of the beautiful autumn…
Re: traveling south to Punta Arenas via camper

by xdc 14 January 2012

Thanks for the confirmation of route choice through Chiloe. I'm leaving today from Talca, I'll try to report back on the ferry/route connect…
traveling south to Punta Arenas via camper

by xdc 08 January 2012

Hi, I've got about three weeks from Talca to Punta Arenas via camper. Looking for suggestions about the most interesting route- via…
RE: How far South are the trains DEF. running from Santiago ?

by freewheelingfred 10 December 2011

Several years ago I rode the train south from STO as far as Temuco- but Standanista is correct about things as they are now. There is…
RE: How far South are the trains DEF. running from Santiago ?

by Standanista 06 December 2011

Passenger services run as far south as Chillán. There are 3 trains daily in each direction Santiago-Chillán, plus an extra 2 daily each…
How far South are the trains DEF. running from Santiago ?

by gavsmith777 06 December 2011

I've read conflicting reports all over the net saying the trainline south from Santiago goes as far as Chillian / Talca even Temuco.…
RE: Train Talca to Constitucion

by vnrose 01 December 2011

You are their second international tourist! http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1888485 It is a great little trai…
Train Talca to Constitucion

by mvc68 01 December 2011

Trains leave from Talca to Constitucion currently at 07:15 and 16:30. Back from Constitucion to Talca departues are at 07:00 and 16:15.…
RE: Trains in Chile

by latinamericaforless 24 October 2011

The government-run Sistema Estatal de Ferrocarriles, or EFE, (http://www.efe.cl) runs throughout the country and connects many large cities…
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.
RE: Trains in Chile

by vnrose 22 October 2011

Aside from commuter trains, there is only the Terrasur which goes south as far as Chillan. There is a very small branch line from Talca…
RE: Getting to Bariloche from Talca

by vnrose 23 September 2011

Talca to Valdivia is about 9 hours. Turbus does the route. If you are later going to BA there are no direct flights from anywhere in…
RE: Getting to Bariloche from Talca

by tarsipoleski 23 September 2011

Wow, Valdivia looks amazing. You have great taste in cities :-). We might need more than 1 night there. So if google maps is correct…
RE: Getting to Bariloche from Talca

by vnrose 23 September 2011

The train only takes 1:45 mins between Talca and Chillan. You can get a bus going to Bariloche from Valdivia or Puert Montt/Puerto Varas/Oso…
Re: Train Talca-Constitucion, Santiago-Chillian after the earthquake ???

by tarsipoleski 21 September 2011

I am glad to hear the train is running from Talca to Chillan. what is your best advice on how to get to Bariloche from Chillan? thanks…
Re: Help with planning Chile trip. La Serena? Elqui? Pichilemu?

by winner917 03 August 2011

Thanks for the replies guys! Looks like I need to go back to the drawing board. Ouch. Will need to fly to Temuco from Santiago. I just…
Help with planning Chile trip. La Serena? Elqui? Pichilemu?

by winner917 01 August 2011

Hi, My fiancee and I will be in Chile for 12 days in November. We had wanted a little longer but that's all we will be able to do. We…
RE: Norte Grande or the Central Valley region?

by vnrose 25 July 2011

It depends a bit on the time of year and how much time you have to explore. There is still visible damage in some of the lovely small…
Re: Chile Transportation for Foreigners, Bus, Air, Train & Boat

by vnrose 08 June 2011

BUS *1. I understand that it is not possible to book bus tickets from other countries online or by telephone, unless it involves travel…
RE: Train Talca-Constitucion, Santiago-Chillian after the earthquake ???

by vnrose 10 April 2011

Good for you! Their first international tourist in Gonzalez Bastias! Now everyone will want to go there. It really is nice to be able…
RE: Train Talca-Constitucion, Santiago-Chillian after the earthquake ???

by theslaternator 10 April 2011

Went back on the train and randomly decided to get off in Gonzalez Bastias station (where the two trains cross). The lady at the shop…
RE: Waste some time near Osorno and Los Lagos

by vnrose 09 April 2011

It looks OK until showers on Monday and heavy rain on Tuesday. I had a look at Bariloche thinking you might pop over there, US$20 on a…
RE: Train Talca-Constitucion, Santiago-Chillian after the earthquake ???

by vnrose 31 March 2011

Yes, they got the bus-carril back in December. I really don't know how they did it. You could take the ramal back to Talca or a bus.…