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  1. ban_janti_return avatar

    RE: Brazil - please critic this itinerary

    by ban_janti_return 31 May 2012

    I would skip Sao Paulo altogether, just fly from Salavador to fly over the same day to Iguazu. You don't really have time for Paraguay,…

  2. peterponi avatar

    asuncion questions

    by peterponi 30 May 2012

    I have just arrived to Asuncion and will be here for 7days. I had no time to do any research. Please could you recomend a good place…

  3. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Air Europa'll fly from Madrid to Santa Cruz de la Sierra from November 29

    by anillos_de_saturno 30 May 2012

    Air Europa's flights have an advantage over the former Aerosur flights. It'll be possible to connect in Madrid with Air Europa's flights…

  4. Delmonte avatar

    RE: from guatemala city to santa ana, el salvador

    by Delmonte 29 May 2012

    According to my map, to cross the border at San Cristobal Frontera you would have to take a bus from GC to Cuilapa-Jutiapa-Asuncion Mita…

  5. roblepy avatar

    Re: Bolivia to Pantanal - going through Paraguay?

    by roblepy 27 May 2012

    Hallo, Trips to the national parks usually start from Filadelfia.Only Guyra Paraguay from Asuncion but this case we tork about something…

  6. polyglot25 avatar

    Re: Bolivia to Pantanal - going through Paraguay?

    by polyglot25 24 May 2012

    Hi there, Thank you for your advice - it is very helpful. I really would like to see the Mennonite colonies and as long as the timing…

  7. ban_janti_return avatar

    RE: La Paz, Bolivia to Iguazu, Argentina

    by ban_janti_return 23 May 2012

    It's easy to book your TAM Santa Cruz-Asuncion leg online, it was going for around $130 when I've checked. La Paz-SC should be booked…

  8. never_tooold avatar

    Re: Does Paraguay safe?

    by never_tooold 22 May 2012

    A great hostel to stay at in Asuncion is Hostal El Jardin, Azara 941 Between Av. EEUU y Tacuary. Asuncion is definitely worth a visit,…

  9. durablepigments avatar

    Translator for short documentary in Itacurubi?

    by durablepigments 21 May 2012

    Greetings, I am new to the forum (first thread!), so please excuse me if I haven't yet mastered any of the posting etiquette. I am a…

  10. Standanista avatar

    RE: La Paz, Bolivia to Iguazu, Argentina

    by Standanista 19 May 2012

    Asuncion Palace Hotel is good, more than a backpackers but very good for the price and central.

  11. ban_janti_return avatar

    RE: Four month South America route - help needed!

    by ban_janti_return 19 May 2012

    Well you have many options, the best is flying from Salta to Iguazu, quick but costy. Otherwise there is also not so cheap bus. Brazil…

  12. ban_janti_return avatar

    RE: La Paz, Bolivia to Iguazu, Argentina

    by ban_janti_return 19 May 2012

    CdE is very close to Brazilian side of the falls, so whatever time you'll arrive you still can get away from there. But it's better to…

  13. Doscuactur avatar

    We recommend to sail with Captian Israel de la Asuncion Boat: Island Fever

    by Doscuactur 19 May 2012

    To WeaselCottage: First of all: The captain of the Island Fever is called Israel de la Asuncion, your request refers to an old captain.…

  14. Doscuactur avatar

    Re: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

    by Doscuactur 19 May 2012

    First of all: The captain of the Island Fever is called Israel de la Asuncion, your request refers to an old captain. We did this trip…

  15. nish_le_squish avatar

    RE: La Paz, Bolivia to Iguazu, Argentina

    by nish_le_squish 19 May 2012

    Do you know if Asuncion is a backpacker friendly town?

  16. nish_le_squish avatar

    RE: La Paz, Bolivia to Iguazu, Argentina

    by nish_le_squish 19 May 2012

    Halfway there. Just in Santa Cruz airport now. Got a 6 hour wait though until my flight to Asuncion. Groan. Does anyonw know if the…

  17. Standanista avatar

    RE: La Paz, Bolivia to Iguazu, Argentina

    by Standanista 18 May 2012

    Loads of buses from Asunción to Ciudad del Este, can't remember price but cheap, and from there you take a local bus (several per hour)…

  18. nish_le_squish avatar

    RE: La Paz, Bolivia to Iguazu, Argentina

    by nish_le_squish 18 May 2012

    Weird. Probably going book this in the next couple of hours. Final question - are there regular buses from Asuncion to Puerto Iguazu?…

  19. nish_le_squish avatar

    RE: La Paz, Bolivia to Iguazu, Argentina

    by nish_le_squish 17 May 2012

    Am I reading this right then: I can fly from La Paz to Santa Cruz for $80 then Santa Cruz to Asuncion for $105 then get a 5 hour bus.…

  20. ban_janti_return avatar

    RE: La Paz, Bolivia to Iguazu, Argentina

    by ban_janti_return 17 May 2012

    There are quite cheap flights with TAM Mercosur from Santa Cruz to Asuncion, check it out. From Asuncion is only 5h to Iguazu and it costs…

  21. 2travel2know avatar

    RE: Peru to Argentian - Bus? Plane?

    by 2travel2know 17 May 2012

    When do you plan to travel? If planning to travel after June, check COPA Airlines out of Iquitos IQT (yes out of IQT) to Buenos Aires…

  22. Standanista avatar

    RE: Flights from La Paz to Puerto Iguazu

    by Standanista 17 May 2012

    There's another far quicker (and cheaper) way, but as this involves flying BoA (http://www.boa.bo) it doesn't show up on sites like Expedia.…

  23. Madikera avatar

    RE: La Paz, Bolivia to Iguazu, Argentina

    by Madikera 17 May 2012

    Hello, You can also think to pass with bus by Paraguay or fly to Asuncion and then a bus.

  24. sasquatchpilaf avatar

    Re: Puerto Iguazu to Asuncion

    by sasquatchpilaf 13 May 2012

    Is there anything notable about doing this trip in reverse? I mean, do I need to ask to stop anywhere going into Argentina or will the…

  25. hazzdawg avatar

    RE: Does Paraguay safe?

    by hazzdawg 10 May 2012

    I was warned by several locals in Ascunsion about muggings after dark and on Sundays. The crime rate in that city is worse than Argentina…

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