Getsemani from Cartagena Airport by Local Bus?

Has anyone taken the local bus to Getsemani from the Cartagena airport? Most information I can find online and in guidebooks indicates that people take taxis. I found some vague allusion to taking a local bus in the Lonely Planet, but I'm looking for something more specific (e.g. is it difficult, do you have to transfer, etc.). Thanks in advance for your help!

Peru - Bolivia - Argentina in early 2013. Advice on route

Hi LP Family,

I'm new to Lonely Planet (and traveling in general) so this is my first post on this forum.

I'm planning a (mostly) solo trip to South America and wanted some advice on: 1) must-see places/things to do...or cities that aren't worth visiting, 2) how much time to spend in each area, 3) whether or not this trip is even feasible, given my time frame.

I also have my own LP book on South America, and have read that the buses are kinda terrible. I'm a bit apprehensive about that.

Other facts: I will be traveling for two months. I'm all about nature (I do a lot of hiking and camping/backpacking) and culture/history/political issues are very important to me.

PERU

• Arrive in Lima, fly in to Cusco for the Machu Picchu trip
• Stay in Cusco for a couple of days
• Go to Manu National Park
• Arequipa
• Puno (Lake Titicaca)
• Yunguyo --> Copacabana (visit Isla...

New Job in Mendoza, How Far Does my Salary Go?

Hey all,

I may be accepting a job at a winery in Mendoza come March. I have not done a lot of trawling in South America so I'm not sure what to expect as far as how far my dollar will go for housing, food, cost of living, etc.

Pay is about $1500 US a month, which sounds really cheap coming from LA but wanted to see if anyone could help me gauge what I should expect to be paying to live there.

Thanks

Guayaquil to Huaraz, Peru

Hello,

I am looking to go straight from Guayaquil to Huaraz in Peru in a straight shot and as quickly as overland transport allows.

Does anyone have an idea of how long this will take?

Thanks!
TC

Bolivia. Highway of Death. Who has the right away on the mountain road?

Who has the right away when a car meets truck or a car meets another car. What are the rules? Thanks.

Yet Another TdP post…

Hi all,

I'll be in the region of Torres del Paine between next January and February, so right in high season. And the more I read about it, the more I feel like I don't want to be there at that time: I mean, I love natural and remote places, and in that kind of places it is for me a total contradiction to be surrounded by thousands of other people, having to queue e.g. to get camping spot… Honestly, I'm thinking of skipping TdP for a maybe less spectacular but more quiet trek.

So I'd be curious to hear about the opinion of people who have done the W on peak season: doesn't that completely spoil the essence/pleasure of being in that remote area? Or are the people there looking for the company of fellow travellers for bonfire songs and that kind of crap? (no offence intended, but no need to go that far to find bad guitar players imho)

Street Art in Buenos Aires

Hi. I posted a few pictures, and wrote a little about the fantastic street art here in Buenos Aires. Check it out here: http://tradingvoyageur.com/street-art/buenos-aires-graffiti/

10 days in chile??

Hi all helpful travellers,
From tomorrow, Dec 15th, I have an unexpected 10 days in Chile with my 7 yr old son, after travelling around other L.A. countries for 6 months. I know nothing about Chile. We fly in to Santiago, and I would like to know of anywhere cool, unusual, scenic, interesting and fun to hang out that is no more than say....12 hours bus journey from Santiago. We like small to medium sized towns, beaches, shortish treks, traditional lifestyles, and not St Moritz style bling. Any helpful suggestions are sooo appreciated, as I cannot access my Lonely Planet 'Chile' chapters on internet-cafe computers here in Brazil!! La Serena sounds interesting, but not if it is just a big old city????
Thanks,
Laura and Frano.