Americas - South America
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May 18, 2013 10:38 PM
snowflakes100
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May 18, 2013 11:26 PM
polyglot25
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Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands
Current price for climbing volcanoes
In August 2011 I climbed Cotopaxi with a company from Latacunga. The price for one person (with one guide) was at that time $280 and that included all equipment, sleeping bag and extra clothes that I needed.
I just looked at the webpage of a travel agent in Quito for prices to climb Cayambe. Their price for going alone with a guide is $676 (they have the same price for Cotopaxi) and this price doesn't include sleeping bag, gaiters and any extra clothes that you need.
It is so much more money than what I paid for the climb in 2011.
So now I wonder what you have paid recently for climbing Cayambe, Cotopaxi or Chimborazo (or any other volcano).
4 Days Rio de Janeiro itinerary suggestions in July
HI everyone , I and my wife are going to Rio for 4 days below is our itinerary and all the walking tour I will be taking with http://www.riowalks.com.br/
July
4th reach at 11:00am
Take the 2:00pm ALONG THE TRACKS OF SANTA TERESA (http://www.riowalks.com.br/Tour/Interna/2)
5th
In the morning visit the Cristo Redentor (Statue of Christ the Redeemer), then take the 2:00pm tour ALONG THE TRACKS OF SANTA TERESA (http://www.riowalks.com.br/Tour/Interna/5)
6th
In the morning take the walking tour http://www.riowalks.com.br/Tour/Interna/1, then visit the Sugarloaf
7th – No plans for the morning , have the flight to Peru at 4:30pm
Please give you suggestion.I am hoping all the 3 walking tour cover all the tourist spots.
thanks
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May 18, 2013 7:00 PM
cal888
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May 18, 2013 7:00 PM
cal888
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Argentina
Posadas, Argentina to Santo Ângelo/São Miguel das Missões, Brazil
Hey everyone,
Next month I'm planning a trip to Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. I'm an expat in Sao Paulo and will be flying to Foz de Iguacu,then catching a bus from Ciudad del Este to Asuncion. After Asuncion, I will go to Encarnacion and Posadas to see the Jesuit missions.
I'm trying to plan how to go from Posadas to Rio Grande do Sul. Some books suggest taking a bus to San Javier and crossing over by boat to Porto Xavier and from there catching another bus to Santo Ângelo. Others suggest there is a direct bus from Posadas to Santo Ângelo, crossing at Santo Tomé / Sao Borja.
Unfortunately I don't know any Spanish, and despite seemingly being a strong tourist magnet, there isn't that much information on the internet on this region in general. Was wondering if anyone's done this kind of a trip before and how they worked out the logistics.
From Santo Ângelo I will go to Po...
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May 18, 2013 4:16 PM
sambot74
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May 18, 2013 4:16 PM
sambot74
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Argentina
Buenos Aires art galleries
Hi,
I put together some reviews of a few of the many art galleries in Buenos Aires over on my blog, incase anyone's looking for something in particular and/or for advice on what to skip:
http://www.indefiniteadventure.com/art-galleries-of-buenos-aires-part-1/
http://www.indefiniteadventure.com/art-galleries-of-buenos-aires-part-2/
May 18, 2013 4:04 PM
beantrekker
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May 18, 2013 9:42 PM
trent84
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Peru? or Bolivia? Both in 2 weeks?
Hi All,
I'm planning a trip late this summer.
I am debating between Peru or Bolivia.
Peru mainly for Machu Picchu and Bolivia for the salt lakes.
I only have about two weeks and would want to really experience the country/ies.
I know its a short time, but which one would you recommend?
Beantrekker.
Torn-in-between-backpacker :)
May 18, 2013 3:28 PM
Musafir01
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May 18, 2013 3:28 PM
Musafir01
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Peru
Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket Reservation and Payment
I booked my Machu Picchu ticket for May 28th on Govt of Peru website and have the reservation code. Now when I try to make payment using my visa card, the website keep crashing. My question is, Can I make payment in Cusco on May 27th? Will my reservation be valid till then? Please help me...Thanks
May 18, 2013 2:04 PM
kozmoba
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May 18, 2013 2:04 PM
kozmoba
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Peru
Rental car advice? Gas availability, rideshare?
Howdy. A partner and I are traveling in Peru next month via rental car. We're going from Lima to Cusco, to Puno, to Arequipa, and back to Lima. We want a car because we love veering off the highway onto side roads.
Is that general itinerary suitable for a small rental car? How is gas availability? Should I buy and carry a spare gas can?
We're into sharing the ride. What's the best rideshare service for Peru?
thanks
May 18, 2013 12:21 PM
tiomca
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May 18, 2013 10:17 PM
polyglot25
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Chile & Easter Island
Cruise Punta Arenas - Ushuaia
Hi there,
We are planning to do a cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia and want also visit Cape Horn.
We will be there in December 2013.
Does somebody know if Cruceros Australis is the only operator?
Furthermore do we need to purchase a ticket in advanced or is there a possibility to get cheaper tickets on spot?
KInd regards
May 18, 2013 11:57 AM
stankwad
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May 18, 2013 10:31 PM
polyglot25
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Bolivia
Northern Chile to La Paz - San Pedro or Arica? Altitude sickness
Could you help me with your Bolivian expertize? I saw some threads on similar questions posted in the past few years but I'm still not very clear.
I'll be finishing my Chile/Argentina trip after Christmas 2013 and fly back to Canada early January 2014 from La Paz.
I have a dillemma: going there through Arica or San Pedro de Atacama? I won't have time to do both Atacama and Putre/Lauca NP. I'd love to do San Pedro to Uyuni 3 day tour but I'm concerned about altitude sickness, I have terrible memories from staying in Cuzco 10 years ago. San Pedro is at about 2400 m. Would a couple days there acclimatize me to continue on the tour? I've read horror stories about people doing tour that way, but maybe they didn't stay long enough in San Pedro? On the other hand Putre is already at 3500 m and going there from Arica's sea level will give me altitude sickness for sure. So what is the lesser...
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May 18, 2013 11:35 AM
LucyLuc
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May 18, 2013 1:27 PM
LucyLuc
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Colombia
Bike tour, Mountain biking in and around Bogotá?
Hi everyone,
I’m coming to Bogotá in June for a week, before I make my up to Mexico. Being a cycle fan, I would love to explore the city by bike, preferably on a tour as I would have no idea where to go. Does anyone know a good tour operator for that, preferably with local guides? Also, if anyone know sth. about mountain biking anywhere around Bogotá, would be amazing as well.
Thanks in advance!
May 18, 2013 5:42 AM
1atlantic
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May 18, 2013 8:58 AM
IncaKola
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location:
Peru
what to see outside Arequipa with a fear of heights?
Hi,
I am presently in Arequipa for a few more days. I want to see outside the city. Unfortunately, all that is suggested to me involves major heights -Colca Canyon, El Misti etc... I love the outdoors and long walks, villages, flora/fauna, textiles... Any suggestions?
Many thanks.
May 18, 2013 4:50 AM
Tancock75
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May 18, 2013 3:05 PM
trent84
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location:
Brazil
Brazil Itinerary Advice
I'm leaving to go Brazil next month and have been putting together an itinerary, has anyone who's been to Brazil know if what i've put together is doable? Or even know a better way of doing things than what I have suggested??
Many thanks
May 18, 2013 3:33 AM
urchin79
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May 18, 2013 3:09 PM
trent84
4 replies
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location:
Peru
Macchu Picchu ticket in Cusco
Hi, I will be in Cusco on 3rd-4th June and need to visit MP on 8th (trains booked). Would it be unwise to wait and book when there? I cant book student ticket online and website has been crashing on me!
Thanks
May 17, 2013 9:46 PM
DelmarWilliams
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May 18, 2013 2:39 AM
jonasschmid
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Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands
Quilatoa Loop Question
Hi. I am going to wake up on a Sunday morning in several weeks in Quilotoa. By 10pm on the same day, I have to be at the airport in Quito.
I have several questions.
I am prepared to take a truck to get to Sigchos to Quilotoa if I have to. Once I get to Sigchos is it better for me to catch a bus to Latacunga or would it be possible to go Lasso and get a bus or shared taxi (if they have them) from Lasso to Quito. Do they have buses from Sigchos to Lasso?
Do the buses from Lasso/Latacunga arrive at Carcelen Bus Terminal? From the bus terminal, I will need to go the airport and my friend to his hotel in the old town. Would it be better for us to take a cab together to the old town, and then me take a cab to the airport or should we part ways at the bus station. We prefer to be together for as long as possible unless the old town is far out of the way to the airport.
T...
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May 17, 2013 7:23 PM
un_australian
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May 18, 2013 9:44 AM
anillos_de_satu...
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location:
Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands
amazon river travel
Who knows if it is possible to travel down river from Coca in Ecuador to Brazil? Anyone have first hand experience?
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