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  1. WILLEMSPIE avatar

    RE: Lauca National Park from Bolivia

    by WILLEMSPIE 30 April 2012

    You don't need to go to Putre. Get off the international bus at the turnoff to Parinacota, the center of the park.

  2. Inaati avatar

    Lauca National Park from Bolivia

    by Inaati 30 April 2012

    Hi, we are in La Paz in Bolivia at the moment. We are thinking about going to Lauca National Park before we go to the Salar de Uyuni…

  3. lucazade55 avatar

    Itinerary advice: motorbiking in South America

    by lucazade55 13 April 2012

    Hi everyone, Last year I went motorbiking in Northern Vietnam (went with a friend, no guide) for 17 days and it was incredible so I'm…

  4. marini avatar

    Salta - Uyuni - Atacama - Lauca

    by marini 10 April 2012

    Hi everyone I’m new to this forum. I’ve already found so many useful information in this forum. Thanks everyone who contributes in ma…

  5. ban_janti avatar

    RE: INDIPENDENT TRAVEL

    by ban_janti 16 March 2012

    4WD rental is REALLY expensive and if you're not offroad freaks I suggest to simply stick out to public transport and tours around Uyuni.…

  6. brentt avatar

    Re: What are Your Best Experiences in Chile?

    by brentt 15 January 2012

    The lakes area has many great places to explore. The boat trip on Lago Pirehuico from Puerto Fuy is nice if you have good weather -…

  7. jamesbrunker avatar

    RE: How to DIY Parque Nacional Lauca in Northern Chile

    by jamesbrunker 03 January 2012

    1. Putre's the only town in the area, though its about an hour by road outside the Park. Main plus is its approx 1000m lower if you're…

  8. slowwukwai avatar

    How to DIY Parque Nacional Lauca in Northern Chile

    by slowwukwai 03 January 2012

    I've thoroughly looked through TT, the Googles, TripAdvisor, and even a few guidebooks but haven't found many DIY logistics about Lauca…

  9. rforensky avatar

    Sajama National Park- Transport, Sleeping, and Chile border crossing

    by rforensky 16 December 2011

    Currently writing from La Paz, Bolivia. Im interested in traveling to Parque Nacional Sajama in 2 days but I´m not entirely sure about…

  10. jcarpent avatar

    What to do in my last 3 weeks in Argentina/Chile

    by jcarpent 26 November 2011

    Hi all - I currently have a flight out of Buenos Aires on December 15th, and will be rapidly traveling there from Arica, Chile in the…

  11. Standanista avatar

    RE: Bolivia on a budget

    by Standanista 18 November 2011

    Valaparaíso is a better bet than Santiago, which is more of a business city. I'd have two nights maximum there, definitely check out…

  12. latinamericaforless avatar

    RE: Arica hostel

    by latinamericaforless 24 October 2011

    As well, great affordable hostels can be found at http://www.hostelworld.com. When searching for tours in and around Arica, look for…

  13. AmandaWnag avatar

    Invitation: Join me for Tour Arica-Lauca-Viscuna-Isluga-Iquique

    by AmandaWnag 15 October 2011

    I really want to take this wonderful 4 day 3 day trip to the Chilean Altiplano desert area. In a previous note someone had recommend me…

  14. AmandaWnag avatar

    Trip to Chile Nov 2011 Need advice and travel pal

    by AmandaWnag 07 October 2011

    Hi All, My name is Amanda. This is my first post in the Forum. I'm planning a trip to Chile in Nov 2011 with my mom. We are both very…

  15. IncaKola avatar

    RE: Where to visit in Peru...

    by IncaKola 30 September 2011

    I'd recommend you to buy a guidebook covering all South America like South America on a shoestring or South American Handbook. Córdoba…

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    RE: The best transfer from San Pedro de Atacama to Arequipa

    by IncaKola 14 September 2011

    San Pedro de Atacama is in Chile, not Bolivia. A taxi ride from SPA to Arequipa would cost you an arm & a leg and some more. It's over…

  17. lnhzd avatar

    RE: Advice needed please - Peru/Bolivia

    by lnhzd 28 June 2011

    @ToadofToadHall, thanks for your advice, i haven't booked the flight yet but i'm afraid it's gotta be 2 weeks only, sadly i only have…

  18. quinella66 avatar

    Re: Arica - Putre - Lauca National Park

    by quinella66 25 June 2011

    Reading this reminds me of our trip there 8 years ago. We rented a 4x4 vehicle and drove up to Putre, then slept the night there, before…

  19. roberto1938 avatar

    RE: Arica - Putre - Lauca National Park

    by roberto1938 16 June 2011

    Great information. Had different plans in Arica ,in Feb this year, so missed doing all of what you described....not smart; fortunately…

  20. brekelmans avatar

    Re: Arica - Putre - Lauca National Park

    by brekelmans 15 June 2011

    yep, this is chile!

  21. mirorobo avatar

    Arica - Putre - Lauca National Park

    by mirorobo 15 June 2011

    I have just taken a trip from Arica to Lauca National Park via Putre so I thought I would post some information which I would have found…

  22. Crewton avatar

    Parque Nacional Lauca

    by Crewton 08 June 2011

    Hi all-- I'm kind of limited on time, and so trying to decide whether to take a 2 day tour from Arica to see Lauca. If I do this, I'll…

  23. IncaKola avatar

    RE: Chile, Bolivia, Peru itinerary - please help!

    by IncaKola 08 June 2011

    Unless San Pedro de Atacama has enough things to do and see to keep you busy for three days there's nothing interesting in Iquique, at…

  24. vnrose avatar

    Re: unrealistic itinerary for Chile?

    by vnrose 13 May 2011

    It is all fine up to here: +5/20- Arrive in Santiago in the morning, walk around for the day. Bus to Arica at night+ This is a killer…

  25. laurennicole avatar

    unrealistic itinerary for Chile?

    by laurennicole 13 May 2011

    Hi, I really need help planning my itinerary. Any suggestions of things to add/cut off would be really appreciated! 5/12Th-Bariloche…

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