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  1. foxbat91 avatar

    RE: Lake District: best Town for hiking?

    by foxbat91 16 April 2012

    It's going to be wet anywhere you are in the Lakes District that time of year, and passes over 2000M are likely all going to be closed.…

  2. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: Santiago to Ushuaia self drive

    by Williamsontherocks 19 March 2012

    Apart from the huge fees as mentioned above it makes not much sense anyway. Santiago till Puerto Montt is about 1000 kms and a pretty…

  3. JonM82 avatar

    RE: 16 Weeks in South America - Advice and Suggestions Please

    by JonM82 01 March 2012

    I would advise against taking night buses in the Andean countries (Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia). If you do, pay extra and go with a reputable…

  4. kamimutan avatar

    RE: What I enjoyed on my recent trip

    by kamimutan 29 February 2012

    In my recent trip I loved Valdivia and Valparaiso (Chile) Paragliding in Iquique (Chile :)

  5. jamesbrunker avatar

    RE: Copacabana or Puno - Lake Titicaca

    by jamesbrunker 22 January 2012

    Saya is I think the stuff you are referring to, pretty tasty. Huari is pretty decent, as are Judas and Bock, though these 2 are quite…

  6. ok2510 avatar

    plz advice from castro (chiloe)

    by ok2510 11 January 2012

    Hi I am in Castro city of Chiloe island and it´s 5pm in Chile. I want to leave now to pucon but I understood that it is only possible…

  7. Dr_Doom avatar

    RE: Lake Distrct - Best route/Itinerary? Please help!

    by Dr_Doom 29 December 2011

    Just came back from there. (chilean site) My favorit lakes are Lago Todos los Santos, Lago Ranco, Lago Puyehue and Lago Llanquihue. Nice…

  8. globespinner avatar

    Re: Argentina Lake District - Yes? No?

    by globespinner 03 December 2011

    From early to late February I rode from Bariloche to Futalefu and then up as far as Valdivia via Chilole Island. The weather was great…

  9. iviehoff avatar

    RE: obervation

    by iviehoff 29 November 2011

    >I noticed too in several places in S America that people didn't read, but found that 1) there were few bookstores 2) the books available…

  10. driaki avatar

    Re: Chile

    by driaki 15 November 2011

    Hi! @leerobert, what do you mean with: +The distance between Santiago to Chile is 305 km approx. so, 3-4 days are enough for you.+ As…

  11. vnrose avatar

    RE: Christmas in the Lake District - Chile or Argentina? Any good ideas?

    by vnrose 17 October 2011

    For Christmas just choose a spot which caters to tourists of all kinds. Pucón in Chile would be a good spot. About Valparaíso. In the…

  12. vnrose avatar

    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…

  13. tarsipoleski avatar

    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…

  14. vnrose avatar

    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…

  15. bardassa avatar

    Re: Medellin to Cartagena ????

    by bardassa 23 August 2011

    Hi travelguy, the total distance between Medellín and Cartagena is about 700 miles, with good specifications but very busy too. You leave…

  16. vnrose avatar

    RE: Border Crossing between Argentina and Chile with Volcano Eruption

    by vnrose 21 June 2011

    You have 2 options relatively nearby but you have to get a bus (Albus) to San Martin de los Andes (3-3.5 hrs from Bariloche) for both.…

  17. claff avatar

    Argentina/Chile Itinerary and Questions :)

    by claff 16 June 2011

    Hello TT! I've been lurking around on this forum for a while now, but as my trip is coming up in a few weeks, I figured I may as well…

  18. vnrose avatar

    RE: Cardenal Samoré pass closed

    by vnrose 10 June 2011

    En el Nilahue había un salmon farm. No more. Todo salmon a vapor. Too late for sushi. La propuesta de vender la ceniza como polvos mágico…

  19. vnrose avatar

    RE: Chile Transportation for Foreigners, Bus, Air, Train & Boat

    by vnrose 09 June 2011

    You cannot buy Chilean bus tickets online without a Chilean issued credit card. Terms and conditions on the Turbus website read: 2) Las…

  20. Chiletrekker avatar

    RE: Off trail in Norte Chico

    by Chiletrekker 08 June 2011

    The weather will be good for day trips to the desert, but visiting parks like Fray Jorge you will not see any of the desert flora. The…

  21. Chiletrekker avatar

    RE: Off trail in Norte Chico

    by Chiletrekker 08 June 2011

    The weather will be good for day trips to the desert, but visiting parks like Fray Jorge you will not see any of the desert flora. The…

  22. vnrose avatar

    RE: unrealistic itinerary for Chile?

    by vnrose 13 May 2011

    That sounds good. A shame to miss the far north, but you are young enough to have many trips ahead of you. About your new itinerary:…

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    RE: Seaweed sold in bundles

    by slow_traveller 23 April 2011

    indeed it gets even more crowded this weekend despite the nasty weather. there was a big storm the other day which resulted in a power…

  24. slow_traveller avatar

    RE: Seaweed sold in bundles

    by slow_traveller 17 April 2011

    mwahaha... i got a little net of cochayuyo. i bought Merquen both at markets and supermarkets. have already eaten 2 packs and yes artesana…

  25. vnrose avatar

    Re: Seaweed sold in bundles

    by vnrose 15 April 2011

    I am guessing you want cochayuyo not luche. You can find it in most markets in Santiago and there are even bags of pre-cut cochayuyo which…

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