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  1. fowler9 avatar

    RE: Help me out

    by fowler9 15 May 2012

    Just the usual places to be honest mate. It is class though. South America wise we flew in to Santiago for Christmas, went on to Valparaiso…

  2. hazzdawg avatar

    RE: Best Route for South America

    by hazzdawg 08 May 2012

    That itinerary makes sense and can be done in 4 weeks although perhaps a little rushed for most people. Bear in mind the flight from…

  3. Standanista avatar

    RE: Somali Pirates Hijack Bolivian-Flagged Ship

    by Standanista 29 March 2012

    #4: Given the recent success of Afghanistan's cricket team, I fully expect their naval prowess to duly advance in short order. Behind…

  4. fowler9 avatar

    RE: possible to do santiago atacama desert return by bus in a week ?

    by fowler9 26 March 2012

    The bus straight up take about 24 hours (Some of the experts on here can probably give you a slightly more accurate time). Antofagasta…

  5. LuZbelito avatar

    RE: Names

    by LuZbelito 22 March 2012

    Good call on Antofagasta. Chuquicamata Mancora Riga Humahuaca Purmamarca

  6. ericamena avatar

    RE: Cuzco to Arica

    by ericamena 22 March 2012

    Thanks, that's super helpful. I think we're just going to fly into Antofagasta from Lima, seems like the best choice. It's like any phobia,…

  7. TheDevil avatar

    RE: Names

    by TheDevil 20 March 2012

    Tierra del Fuego was on my list, been there, seen it Antofagasta, been there The rest are all in Oz and relatively close to eachother.…

  8. ericamena avatar

    RE: Cuzco to Arica

    by ericamena 19 March 2012

    I'm not worried about the safety of the busses, but my terrible fear of heights. If we take the bus, I'll have to be knocked out on anxiety…

  9. roberto1938 avatar

    RE: Renting a car in northern Chile

    by roberto1938 18 March 2012

    The roads from Arica south, including Iquique, Calama, SP, Antofagasta and on to Santiago are excellent, and well marked. I do not know…

  10. roberto1938 avatar

    RE: Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama to Iquique by Bus?

    by roberto1938 18 March 2012

    The roads from SP to Iquique are excellent and so are the buses. The roads north of Santiago have always been very good...and there…

  11. deefster avatar

    RE: 2 motorcycles for sale in Antofagasta, Chile

    by deefster 03 March 2012

    too late, we sold it

  12. fowler9 avatar

    RE: Itinerary help needed!

    by fowler9 03 March 2012

    Alright mate, just a quicky regarding the Sucre - Santa Cruz part of your trip. Sucre is a lovely city, I'm sure you'll enjoy it but the…

  13. Standanista avatar

    RE: Architects wanted for new / extended Presidential Palace

    by Standanista 26 February 2012

    Let's build it in Antofagasta, from where the country would be run far more efficiently.

  14. bolivarista2012 avatar

    35 days from Santiago de Chile to Belém

    by bolivarista2012 24 February 2012

    Dear community, here's the plan for this summer (august - september 2012). I would love to have it commented! day 1 arriving at Sant…

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    RE: Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama to Iquique by Bus?

    by fowler9 23 February 2012

    Alright mate. From what I can find on the internet you may have to go to Antofagasta and then to Iquique from there. Turbus and Pullman…

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    2 motorcycles for sale in Antofagasta, Chile

    by deefster 17 February 2012

    Hello everyone, For sale: 2 (almost) new motorcycles + lots of accessories. Type: Yamaha YBR 125 Kms: 4700 Date of purchase: 23/01/20…

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    RE: 2 motorcycles for sale in Chile February / March

    by deefster 17 February 2012

    For sale: 2 (almost) new motorcycles + lots of accessories. Type: Yamaha YBR 125 Kms: 4700 Date of purchase: 23/01/2012 New price: 900…

  18. titiibarra avatar

    RE: Lima to Santiago over land

    by titiibarra 10 February 2012

    Im from Chile, and you should see San Pedro de Atacama, near to Antofagasta Last year I went form Cuzco to Santiago overland and it take…

  19. fowler9 avatar

    RE: Lima to Santiago over land

    by fowler9 09 February 2012

    I travelled from La Serena to Arica recently straight through. Le Serena is probably alright for a night or 2 but is quite close to the…

  20. cowantimmy12 avatar

    Re: Lima to Santiago over land

    by cowantimmy12 09 February 2012

    detour to San Pedro stay a night in Antofagasta to break travel depends what your interests are

  21. ban_janti avatar

    RE: Falklands again

    by ban_janti 09 February 2012

    Good sum up Stan! I wouldn't say it better. I didn't know that Bolivia is not paying duty in Arica and Antofagasta, it makes Pacific dispute…

  22. Standanista avatar

    RE: Santiago reciprocity fee

    by Standanista 04 February 2012

    Mendo and myself being never wrong, we look forward to being corrected, should it ever happen. All I would say is that it's hard being…

  23. deefster avatar

    2 motorcycles for sale in Chile February / March

    by deefster 29 January 2012

    Hello everyone, a friend and I are for the moment on a motorcycle trip through Chile. We bought two new Yamaha 125 ybr in Santiago, incl…

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    Re: Trip: North of Chile, Bolivia and Peru

    by vnrose 24 January 2012

    Are you flying into Santiago to start this trip? If so, and you eliminated SPA, would you bus to Bolivia or fly? The problem with the…

  25. Standanista avatar

    RE: What are Your Best Experiences in Chile?

    by Standanista 15 January 2012

    TOP 7 Navimag, Valparaíso, Easter Island, the seafood, Inti Illimani live, Iquique (as a rest from Bolivia and for the shopping), Chiloe…

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