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Bus from Santiago to Los Angeles?
Posted on Jul 22, 2008, 12:55:45 by lisetiffner
I presume you mean Los Angeles, Chile, not Los Angeles, California. This is the site for buses in Chile: Type in Los Angles, or whatever, and it gives you the names of all the companies that operate that route. It only gives phone numbers, not ...
 
I have a question about arriving in Chile
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 08:41:49 by bearshapedspher
... crossing. I thought the reciprocity fee was assessed at all entry points that offer visa on arrival I crossed the border between Chile and Argentina several times by land in Patagonia last southern summer (to tierra del fuego you have to cross from ...
 
Bus from Santiago to Los Angeles?
Posted on May 6, 2008, 10:49:12 by mmbcross
I presume you mean Los Angeles, Chile, not Los Angeles, California. This is the site for buses in Chile: Type in Los Angles, or whatever, and it gives you the names of all the companies that operate that route. It only gives phone numbers, not web ...
 
Santiago to Cuzco ... and back???
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 21:43:55 by bearshapedspher
... advice guys. Thanks a lot. As for wine tasting in Mendoza, I have to try that, though I'd probably rather do it in Chile if its affordable given that Chilean wine is generally of a better quality. How much do you guys think this could cost if we do ...
 
Santiago to Uyuni salt flats
Posted on May 12, 2008, 12:39:44 by kathryn77
... trip. Other highlights of the 3 days are standing over the active volcanoe's, the scenery and the flamingos! I wasn't in Chile too long. I think everyone needs to make their own mind up about places, but I wasn't that keen on it. I ...
 
Santiago to Uyuni salt flats
Posted on May 12, 2008, 02:44:31 by gnmf1
... order to make the trip cheaper?? Presumably there are tours going from Uyuni too? Any other highlights you would recommend in bolivia and/or Chile? Also, thanks for the thermals tip! I was wondering how cold it would be! Do you know what the ...
 
Looking for travel mates to the north of chile
Posted on Aug 7, 2007, 20:42:14 by alanzhang
... we will have 2 weeks free in the middle of Augest,2007, we am looking for travel mates for a tour to the north of Chile for experiencing its fantasitic lanscapes. We have one 4*4 SUV jeep which can carry 5 persons in total, and we only know a little bit ...
 
South of Santiago
Posted on Nov 11, 2009, 16:22:51 by joelmunoz1968
I really really enjoyed Pucon in the lakes district of Chile. I highly recommend it if you like to do volcano trekking, whitewater rafting, or mountain biking. It's like thier litte piece of the Swiss Alps. I'm headed back there in December. ...
 
Opinions about living in Chile
Posted on Oct 26, 2009, 14:37:07 by bnoz
I never visited Chile, but I visited Argentina and I think that is more beautiful. Argentina's very big than Chile, and has Buenos Aires (with buldigns of Bell Époque (French Time), German towns, and the south's English (Ushuaia, where died Butch ...
 
Opinions about living in Chile
Posted on Aug 10, 2009, 09:25:55 by starlagurl
Try these blogs: I've never been to Chile, but I know a lot of people around here have, I'm sure they'll have some opinions to share with you.
 
Circumvent Airport Fee
Posted on Aug 6, 2009, 17:58:47 by badassumption
... 39;t have to pay the $100 entrance fee; it is apparently only for those arriving via aircraft. Now, I will be returning to chile in a few weeks by plane, and my question is this: since I already have a Chilean visa stamped in my passport (with no ...
 
Santiago to Cuzco ... and back???
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 12:57:37 by mmbcross
... a plane ticket here may be indicated. Here is a site that shows the quality of long-distance buses: Bus companies in Chile The route suggested by Eileen is the best: San Pedro de Atacama (skipping Antofagasta), Iquique, Arica, Arequipa, from Arequipa ...
 
Santiago to Cuzco ... and back???
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 06:28:18 by bearshapedspher
... ride). Keep in mind that Bolivia is the cheapest, followed by Argentina which is much more expensive than Bolivia, with Chile winning in the most expensive department. Also, the travelling is progressively more rustic as you go down in price. Actually, ...
 
Santiago to Uyuni salt flats
Posted on May 9, 2008, 07:02:07 by kathryn77
... to San Pedro de Atacama in North Chile (if you don't break the journey, it's a 23 hour bus ride, but comfy buses as Chile is definitely the most well-off country in SA!) You'll be able to book the trip when you get there, and yeah, it' ...
 
santiago chile to machu piccu?
Posted on May 3, 2008, 17:27:59 by mmbcross
Whereabouts in Chile will you be? With that info in hand, I can probably help you. By the way, you are certainly not clueless. You are studying in Chile, and writing in Travelpod. That means to me you are very intelligent! Cheers Martin
 
santiago chile to machu piccu?
Posted on May 2, 2008, 20:31:06 by catzilla
this may be a stretch, but i will be studying this summer in chile and have NEVER traveled abroad before so im CLUELESS!... i was hoping to travel to machu piccu one week while in chile does anyone know the best way to get there? flights are like ...
 
South of Santiago
Posted on Nov 8, 2009, 02:08:34 by theworldturns
First of all, if you are looking for a few travel buddies in January whilst you are in Chile, let me know! We'd love to meet up and explore with fellow travelers... Does anyone have any good recommendations for breath taking coastal views/cities ...
 
Traveling Chile from 12/8 to Lima on 12/23
Posted on Oct 21, 2009, 19:46:32 by joelmunoz1968
Me and my girlfriend will be headed to Valparaiso,Chile on 12/8 with an open itinerary until we need to fly home from Lima on 12/23. Anyone want have a car that they'd like to partner with to share costs or even rent a car? I can also be reached at ...
 
by car from Chaiten to Coyhaique, chile
Posted on Oct 5, 2009, 17:03:09 by osomiel
have not driven from chaiten to balmaceda but would appreciate help from someone who has, and knows chile in feb thanks osomiel
 
Opinions about living in Chile
Posted on Aug 10, 2009, 09:23:43 by cyberbaba
Sounds like a good option for expats. Good climate. Cheap land prices. Clean air, Lots of nature. Any opinion or good blogs to read? What's the good, the bad and the ugly about a foreigner moving to Chile?
 
accommodation in Antofagasta
Posted on Aug 3, 2009, 14:47:11 by mmbcross
Not much choice is there? Best I can do is to pass on the Trip Advisor recommendations, though it seems Antofagasta is not exactly the most popular place to stay in Chile. Antofagasta doesn't even have a Craig's List!!
 
Giant hand in the Chilean desert!
Posted on Jun 12, 2009, 15:19:31 by semi-backpacker
... it, as it says it is located beside the PanAmerican Highway just south of Antofagasta. It's a great excuse to return to Chile. Looks like I actually didn't pass it! :-) I flew into Calama, which is way to the Northeast of Antofagasta, where ...
 
Giant hand in the Chilean desert!
Posted on Jun 12, 2009, 15:10:37 by mmbcross
... also a giant photo!!!! Here it is more in prospective: Backpacker must have been asleep when she passed it, as it says it is located beside the PanAmerican Highway just south of Antofagasta. It's a great excuse to return to Chile.
 
Has anyone gone white water rafting in chile?
Posted on May 21, 2009, 15:38:55 by john.macarther
Speaking of whitewater rafting in Chile, I guess fly fishing is another prized activity in the region, especially if you are talking about Porto Raul Marin. I have also been planning a visit to the place for some time and all suggestions for tours to the ...
 
From Puerto Natales to El Calafate
Posted on Jan 8, 2009, 06:50:55 by bearshapedspher
... (because they fill up) and then worry about getting into the park. Keep in mind that there is a one-hour time difference between Chile and Argentina (at least this time of year), with Argentina being an hour later. A bus to El Calafate can drop you off at ...
 
Torres del Paine and the monero glacier
Posted on Dec 21, 2008, 15:43:36 by bearshapedspher
... Santiago. This is what most people do, as it is a long haul from Stgo. by road, and much of it is through Argentina as Chile kind of falls apart as it gets further south (islands, more ferries and planes, fewer/no roads in parts). On the way back, the ...
 
I have a question about arriving in Chile
Posted on Dec 19, 2008, 14:50:39 by mmbcross
Thanks for updating us on your experience. Glad you were able to make it without paying the tax. Now we are eagerly awaiting your travel blog. Enjoy beautiful Chile...
 
Santiago to Cuzco ... and back???
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 13:02:18 by zasal911
... advice guys. Thanks a lot. As for wine tasting in Mendoza, I have to try that, though I'd probably rather do it in Chile if its affordable given that Chilean wine is generally of a better quality. How much do you guys think this could cost if we do ...
 
I have a question about arriving in Chile
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 07:41:49 by jeremystravels
I haven't been to Chile but I got this from Wikitravel: Citizens of four countries must pay a "reciprocity fee" of varying amounts. The fee is USD 131 for American citizens, USD 132 for Canadian citizens, USD 56 for Australian citizens ...
 
Santiago to Cuzco ... and back???
Posted on Dec 16, 2008, 16:35:59 by zasal911
... as soon as we get there. Are buses really the best (affordable) way? We also wanted to check out the north of Chile on the way, places like San Pedro de Atacama, and certain cities (Calama, Arica, Iquique, etc.). Which are the coolest cities to visit ...
 

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