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RE: Help me out

by Tryfan 14 May 2012

Mate if you have the attitude to go again you will make the chance to do it. Right I will try to be a bit more constructive. My highlights…
RE: Chile/Argentina (1 Month) Hiking

by pauletti 12 May 2012

Thanks vnrose. I have looked into the buses the service looks very good. I will get the overnight bus from Valpo to Pucon. Thanks…
RE: 5 Weeks Itinerary Argentina & Chile

by nahuel 07 May 2012

That´s the problem if you look for advice on a forum. Often you will be more confused afterwards. Overall it looks fine and perfectly…
RE: Advise needed for Patagonian roundtrip

by Fernando 06 May 2012

Hi Roman nice schedule, but sound me a bit hurried, a sort of "one day, one place", invest more time in some places, about your specific…
RE: WANTED: Expert traveller to help fine tune my itinerary - South America

by Pigletinoz 06 May 2012

Hello again, Ailz! Can I say how nice it is to help a newbie who is actually doing their research before asking questions :-) Yes, you…
RE: Time 3 or 4 weeks? Pampas & Patagonia maybe Atlantic Patagonia?

by hazzdawg 04 May 2012

If you want to go to San Pedro you'll probably want to get a domestic flight in Chile too. Busing from Pucon to San Pedro for example…
RE: Best South American Country to Visit if you are unfit (no hikes)?

by mendocinateacher 03 May 2012

Well, to experience the glory of the mountains, you could go to place with chairlifts or other conveyences. Apart from ski areas (even…
RE: Mendoza or Cordoba

by vnrose 01 May 2012

I personally prefer Cordoba, although it is a much larger city. I like the countryside around it and find it nicer than Mendoza. Do you…
RE: 4.5 Month South American Itinerary Help

by Pigletinoz 21 April 2012

I think you've budgeted your time pretty well, for a quick look at each country. You'll DEFINITELY be back to on a separate trip, to spend…
Re: Travel Partner for Patagonia Late April 2012

by cbeamish 19 April 2012

Hi Neal, My name is Chris and I am looking to head down South to Pucon on Sunday. I am in Valparasio at the moment but am heading to…
RE: Chile/Argentina (1 Month) Hiking

by vnrose 19 April 2012

No need to fly. Get an overnight bus Santiago to Pucón. It takes about 10 hrs but the buses in salon cama level are very comfortable.…
Travel Partner for Patagonia Late April 2012

by nealbaren 16 April 2012

Hey all! Leaving for southern Chile/Argentina at the end of this week / beginning of next and looking for travel partner. I want to end…
RE: Chilean Lakes District - Best spot for hiking?

by WILLEMSPIE 16 April 2012

Between August and October expect lots of rain, not the season for hiking (it's the skiing season !). Otherwise Pucon is probably the…
RE: Argentina along the Chilean boarder

by ban_janti_return 09 April 2012

#7 It looks like we're tuned then. Few suggestions then, don't loose you time in Pucon, there are great cabins near Parque Nacional Huerqu…
Re: Argentina along the Chilean boarder

by kathryny 09 April 2012

lol... minefields and guns.... not exactly what I had in mind . But definitely crossing the Andes sounds like a must! Vamos a ver how…
RE: Argentina along the Chilean boarder

by ban_janti_return 07 April 2012

Bariloche is nothing special, but hiking around it supreme. If you are not into that just skip it, Pucon although also touristy is much…
RE: Argentina along the Chilean boarder

by vnrose 06 April 2012

All the crossings are very scenic. Not all have public transportation. Going north after Santiago to Mendoza the next crossing with public…
RE: How to do the North patagonia loop please?

by 2weety 31 March 2012

Wow. Just returned (Mar 19) but haven't a clue what you're asking. I did South first, then north. Only flew Ushuaia-Calafate Hiked…
Re: short tours chile lake district area

by ausinchile 31 March 2012

Hi Tim, I will be doing the Lake region from April 4th- April 7th.. Basically want to cover Puerto Varas, Chiloe, Frutillar and other…
Re: bus travel from santiago to lakes area

by chaz32968 29 March 2012

Hello. I just arrived in Santiago from Pucon. We arrived via Tur Bus Semi-cama about 2 hrs. ago. It was fine and, on my computer, their…
RE: Chile/Argentina (1 Month) Hiking

by Tryfan 27 March 2012

The Fu is grade 5+, have you done the Wairoa in NZ? I have and the Fu kicks it's ass (and the Wairoa is ace) I have spoken to a lot of…
RE: Chile/Argentina (1 Month) Hiking

by pauletti 27 March 2012

Thank you vnrose and Tryfan for your comments and suggestions. This is why this forum is so great. The distance from Santiago to Pucon…
RE: Chile/Argentina (1 Month) Hiking

by Tryfan 27 March 2012

OK. Cut Mendoza, take a day out of Santiago (you don't need it) then head straight to Pucon. I would strongly suggest you make a side-trip…
Chile/Argentina (1 Month) Hiking

by pauletti 27 March 2012

Fellow Travellers, I need your advice.... I have booked a 2 month holiday starting 9 November 12' to Chile, Argentina and Antartica.…
RE: bus travel from santiago to lakes area

by WILLEMSPIE 26 March 2012

Jac, Turbus, Pullman and more go direct to Pucon, you certainly don't need to change in Pucon. It's up to you to decide whether the extra…