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RE: Need help! 28 days in SA, what should I do?

by Tryfan 27 May 2012

http://www.skyscanner.com/flights/srza/saoa/120825/airfares-from-santa-cruz-to-sao-paulo-in-august-2012.html As you can see on 25th…
Re: Looking for travel buddies for South America

by Minniemoose 26 May 2012

Hi I'm female in my 40s but still young at heart! I'll be in Rio in November and then heading to Uruguay for a few days then down to Ushua…
RE: The infamous cable from Venezuela ?

by dontomas 25 May 2012

I don't get why people think it's so weird that Cuba is not a full-blown fastspeed internet paradise yet because that cable is on the…
Re: 6 nights in Santiago in August - too much?

by tl2ba 25 May 2012

Hi there! Mmm..august is not a good month to visit my lovely country, it's winter time you know.....but if there's no other way...let's…
Transportation Around Southern Chile/Torres del Paine

by Erin00 25 May 2012

Hi, I am planning a trip to South America starting in Chile, January of next year. I am going by myself and am wondering what the best…
RE: Chilean Wineries by bike?

by vnrose 24 May 2012

A lot of the vineyards have bike tours of their own property. This is usually more economical than doing one of the organised tours which…
RE: 6 nights in Santiago in August - too much?

by vnrose 24 May 2012

Yes, Valparaíso, but bear in mind it is still winter and not the best time on the coast. Those who have been in other seasons will have…
RE: 6 nights in Santiago in August - too much?

by mendocinateacher 24 May 2012

Valparaiso. Hit coast north or south of there for some good views.
Chilean Wineries by bike?

by AmesLou 24 May 2012

Hello all- we want to check out some wineries near Santiago. Ideally we would go to a nice wine region, spend the night and rent bikes…
RE: 6 nights in Santiago in August - too much?

by WILLEMSPIE 24 May 2012

Yes you can go to La Serena. Especially if Santiago/Valparaiso have bad weather, the La Serana region is likely to be much better. …
RE: 6 nights in Santiago in August - too much?

by pizwat 24 May 2012

I second Valparaiso - don't miss it - I did a day tour and wished I had spent one night. If you like exploring cities I think you could…
RE: Best South American City for 6 months - 1 Year?

by lennon31 24 May 2012

Well if you are looking for a pulsing fashion industry you have to go to a big South American city. Buenos Aires, Santiago, Lima and Curitib…
RE: 6 nights in Santiago in August - too much?

by vnrose 24 May 2012

I would use your time like this: 1 day exploring the city (there is a good free walking tour), 1 day upon the ski slopes. Even if you…
6 nights in Santiago in August - too much?

by Knees123 24 May 2012

Hi travellers I will be visiting Santiago this August for 6 days and at this stage, despite a plethora of reading, I am still undecided…
RE: From Mendoza (or Santiago de Chile) to Buenos Aires

by kawaray 23 May 2012

Thanks for your inputs! I am still considering bus for the travel, but will look more into the links you have provided. I really appreciat…
Re: San Pedro de Atacama to Santiago- how to get there?

by mujibyepi 22 May 2012

I agree with Fowler (#6 above). Elqui Valley is a great stop. I stayed in Pisco Elqui at a hostel called Hostel San Pedro. Loved it.…
RE: San Pedro de Atacama to Santiago- how to get there?

by hazzdawg 22 May 2012

#6 is right La Serena is only 6 hours from Santiago so not really breaking up the journey. There's not much of interest for tourists…
RE: Me and my backpack's 100 favourite places

by wigstan 22 May 2012

Ok its done! Its not in order - that's my next job. That and my photos. What comes to mind when I see my list is how much more there…
RE: San Pedro de Atacama to Santiago- how to get there?

by fowler9 22 May 2012

Was going to say, La Serena isn't really half way, its only about 6 hours from Valparaiso or Santiago. Worth a stop all the same. Check…
Re: San Pedro de Atacama to Santiago- how to get there?

by driaki 22 May 2012

Hi guys, For bus tickets, I recommend that you check the rates at turbus.cl. We've found great deals -Stgo to La Serena for only 5.000…
RE: San Pedro de Atacama to Santiago- how to get there?

by AmesLou 22 May 2012

Thanks all- I did find a cheapish flight on Sky Airlines. It is about $180 USD compared to LAN's $450. You might want to check it ou.…
Re: San Pedro de Atacama to Santiago- how to get there?

by mujibyepi 22 May 2012

Hi. I am pretty sure the company TURBUS has daily buses from San Pedro to Santiago. Yes, it is a long trip by bus so I agree with the…
RE: From Mendoza (or Santiago de Chile) to Buenos Aires

by mendocinateacher 22 May 2012

hmmm... It now looks like Andesmar , Argentina's biggest bus company (includes, Rapido, Tramat, and many others) has stopped direct route…
RE: From Mendoza (or Santiago de Chile) to Buenos Aires

by guyborab 22 May 2012

Bus costs are getting more expensive now to the point that flying often may often seem more worth it. We recently looked into going BA…
RE: San Pedro de Atacama to Santiago- how to get there?

by katsel 22 May 2012

From memory i think the bus ticket between Santiago and SPA is about the equivalent of $80 give or take