any ideas on route iguazu falls to southern Uruguay

so dodgy hostel keyboard has no question mark among other missing keys. trying to figure out the best way from the falls at iguazu to southern Uruguay (would make my way up to BA so ideally wouldnt go thru on way down. ) any suggestions appreciated. happy st patricks day as well

Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Cusco, Ayacucho, or Arequipa?

I leave for Peru in ten days, and am trying to figure out my itinerary. We are going to be in Cusco the week prior to Easter, which from what I understand is a pretty big deal in any Catholic country. However I have also heard that Ayacucho is one of the best places in South America to experience Easter; with several ceremonies, festivals, and events.

However, with our current itinerary, we will have to choose between only spending a two days in Cusco (and none in the Sacred Valley) and going to Ayacucho for the few days prior to Easter, or skipping Ayaucho and staying in Cusco longer (and hopefully seeing parts of the Sacred Valley and other sites in that area).

A third option is to spend 5 or 6 days in Cusco/MP/Sacred Valley, and then fly to Arequipa for Good Friday - Easter in Arequipa.

My friend and I are really into photography and "experiencing" cultures, so A... more »

Yellow Fever shots in Lima, Peru

Hey there,

A friend and I will be traveling to Peru and Bolivia in April/May and upon doing some research on this yellow fever business, I'm getting some conflicting information. I have been told getting shots in Peru is quite easy and cheap. Here in the US, shots cost $200.

We will be spending a few days in Lima, then traveling south toward Bolivia over the course of 1.5-2 weeks. I have read that the lowlands areas are risky, such as the Amazon, which we will be visiting (but will make sure we do at least 10 days after a shot). However, I also read on the CDC website that coastal areas of Peru are risky. My main concern: is getting a shot in Lima, Peru a safe and viable option?
If so, does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks so much in advance....

Ralles Hostel San Francisco Colombia

Hi

I have just returned from a trip to Colombia.I am just writing a quick report about a place called Ralles Hostel that i visited in a place called San Francisco(San Pacho) near the Panamanian border.
I had done research before i went but did not find much.The hostel is run by a friendly German called Ralf and is in a very relaxing place with nice beaches close to the hostel.You can use the kitchen or eat very nice meals provided by Ralf.The hostel is located half way between Capcurgna and Turbo.The hostel has rooms with private bathrooms(20 000 per person,approx $10) or with shared bathroom(15 000 per person,approx $7.50).
I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to get away from all the busy places that are listed in the guide books as this place is not listed yet so gets fewer people.
Hope you enjoy this place as much as we did.

James more »

desperately need a good sports bar in arequipa

will be in arequipa on the 22nd of march. need someplace to watch the syracuse orange win their next game in the ncaa tournament...oh yeah and watch some of the LESSER teams. anyone know of a good sports bar in arequipa, maybe with broadcasts in english since my spanish is so poor?

Money and transport questions - From Brazil to Paraguay

Hi all,

I have what I feel are rather silly doubts, but I cannot find a confirmation anywhere. I hope somebody here can help.

Money related questions:

• Can I expect to find a casa de cambio open on Sundays at São Paulo Guarulhos airport?
• If so, can I expect to be able to exchange reales for guaranis? (Before somebody replies to simply buy guaranis once in Paraguay, I should add that from Sao Paulo I’ll fly into Foz do Iguaçu (where I’ve read all casas de cambio will be closed on Sundays) and then take the NSA midnight bus from Foz international bus station (rodoviaria) to San Lorenzo (just before Asuncion) where I’m not sure to find an ATM (or one accepting foreign debit cards). This is why I’d like to buy guaranis before arriving in Paraguay.)

• (I know this has been covered before, but just to be sure:) am I right to assume that the internationa...

Spanish Language Study/Cursos en Español in Bogotá

Hi! ¡Hola!

I am looking for a university-based Spanish-language program in Bogotá, having studied both in private schools in the U.S. and Mexico and at the University of Costa Rica in San Jose. I am currently moving from the upper- intermediate to the lower-advanced level of study.

I have seen some references to a program at UNAL and have gathered some information about another at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.

Does anyone know of others that I might consider? Or does anyone have experience or an opinion about the UNAL or PUJ program?

I see also many references to the language courses at Nueva Lengua and International House. Opinions or experiences with these programs I also would be very interested in hearing.

Thank you for your kind consideration. Mil gracias por sus consejos.

Babo

El Chalten & TDP Hiking Buddy

Hey there

I'm going to be in El Chalten from abroun the 22nd and TDP for teh 25th, was wondering if anyone else fancies a hiking buddy?

Let me know

Thanks