jungle flights in ecuador

Does anyone know if it is possible to get a flight to the Ecuadorian jungle without booking a lodge? Who flies the planes for the lodges? Are they regular flights or do the planes belong to/are chartered by the lodge?

Thanks a million.

El Gringo Tropical

Los Roques or Providencia for laid back scuba diving and chilling?

Hi - I'm female, 34 and will be travelling alone. Does anyone have an opinion on whether I should pick Providencia (Colombia) or Los Roques? I would like to do some diving and relaxing, ideally somewhere not overly touristy with basic, good, local accommodation/food/drink etc.

Your thoughts are much appreciated!

Peru-Ayacucho or Cajamarca?

Long time reader, first time writer. I am on my way to Peru in a week and need some help. I have 4 days or so before I meet up with my travel buddy in Lima and am wondering whether I go to Cajamarca or Ayacucho? Which of the two would have more sites/ruins to visit. I'm looking for a couple of quietish days in the Peru countryside without all of the hub bub of Cusco/Lima. Also, would I need to purchase airline tickets before I go, or is it easy enough to do with short notice(a few days) when I get there? Also, how far in advance should I get my tickets for MP? I've read it can take hours online to take care of this stateside...Is a week sufficient advance if I do it in Lima when I get there? Lastly, I think I read there is a North Face outlet in Lima. Can anyone verify? It would simplify what I bring if I knew I could always get some items there. BTW, what can I expect for night tem... more »

Bus Iguazu to Salta & estancia along the way

Hola!

I'll be in Argentina in October and am planning to go from Puerto Iguazu to Salta by bus. I'm finding it quite difficult to determine the route maps on Andesmar. Is it a separate trip Iguazu to Posados and then Posados to Corrientes/Resistencia before going onto Salta?

I would love to do a one or two night stop over on the way and stay at an estancia to do some horse riding. Does anyone have any recommendations on an estancia or an area between Iguazu and Salta that would be a nice place to stay? If nowhere around here I would consider doing an estancia stay instead of a tour when I'm in or on the way to Mendoza.

Only trouble is I'm travelling alone and therefore don't want to hire a car to get to somewhere off the beaten track for safety reasons. My plan might be a little unrealistic I don't know. Any advice appreciated.

Tips and experience of an Aussie arriving in Buenos Aires

Hola!

I arrived in Buenos Aires 2 weeks ago and having a lovely time. I just wanted to share some of my experiences particularly with regards to questions I had before my trip but also a couple of things I picked up since I arrived. Hope some people may find my experiences helpful.

• Buying reciprocity fee online

• Outbound travel when entering Argentina on one way ticket

Cafayete to Cordobo

hello,

My fiancee and I will be traveling through Argentina in November Via Bolivia and were wondering if there was a bus from Cafayete to Cordoba. We'll be working our way through Salta and area and all the bus info we can find stats in Salta.

Would we have to double back to Salta or is there a direct route?

thanks!

Help! - Lima to Oxapampa

Hi!

My flight will be arriving in Lima on Thursday of next week, at 6am. This wouldn't be an issue if I was able to check into a hostel for the following night. However Im planning on going to Selvamonos in Oxapampa, and the only buses i can find seem to leave in the evening - around 6pm

So, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations as to what I could do from 6am to 6pm. Keeping in mind I will probably be very jetlagged after 24 hours of flights and layovers-and would love to be able to have some rest/get a shower. I know most hostels only let you check in after 11 or 12. But i think its pretty pointless to check in somewhere at this time - only to be leaving for a bus a few hours later! Does anyone know of anywhere that i could leave my backpack/ or just chill out and relax for the day?? - Or if there are any buses to Oxapampa which leave earlier in the day?

Any hel... more »