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Santiago to Uyuni salt flats
Posted on May 12, 2008, 02:44:31 by gnmf1
Hey there, I did it backwards, but yeah if you get up 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 ...
 
Santiago to Cuzco ... and back???
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 12:57:37 by mmbcross
... 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 take the direct bus to Cusco. In Cusco take the trip ...
 
Santiago to Uyuni salt flats
Posted on May 9, 2008, 07:02:07 by kathryn77
Hey there, I did it backwards, but yeah if you get up 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 ...
 
santiago chile to machu piccu?
Posted on May 4, 2008, 13:18:10 by troispistoles
... well! It was pretty cheap, I cannot remember the prices, but much cheaper than a flight for sure! We did Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama. I think it was 12 hours bus ride though, but it was really nice to be in the desert. We spend a few days ...
 
Santiago to Uyuni salt flats
Posted on May 12, 2008, 12:39:44 by kathryn77
... by the time you got yourself to Uyuni another way you probably wouldn't save anything than if you'd gone from San Pedro de Atacama anyway. I think it just cost more relatively as your money goes further in Bolivia (there was also more competition ...
 
Santiago to Cuzco ... and back???
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 06:28:18 by bearshapedspher
... to be impossible. Most people who go to the areas you're going to check out Iquique, Arica (skipping Antofogasta) and San Pedro de Atacama to go to the Valle de La Luna, El Tatio Geysers, Altiplanic Lakes, etc. Calama is highly missable, unless you ...
 
Giant hand in the Chilean desert!
Posted on Jun 12, 2009, 15:19:31 by semi-backpacker
... return to Chile. Looks like I actually didn't pass it! :-) I flew into Calama, which is way to the Northeast of Antofagasta, where the hand is located. Once in Calama, I drove North to San Pedro de Atacama, close to the Bolivian border...
 
Santiago to Cuzco ... and back???
Posted on Dec 16, 2008, 16:35:59 by zasal911
... 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? Any advice ...
 
Santiago to Uyuni salt flats
Posted on Apr 16, 2008, 09:53:04 by starlagurl
I just found Semi-backpacker's blog on the subject, she landed in Santiago as well, but then she went to Valparaiso, San Pedro de Atacama and THEN Uyuni. She's pretty active on the forum, so send her a message, and hopefully she'll see ...
 
From Cuzco to Uyuni to La Paz
Posted on Apr 19, 2009, 19:30:58 by kathryn77
... and around?) If so, it might be do-able, if you go from Cuzco to Arequipa, then down to Chile to get to San Pedro de Atacama in Northern Chile - from there, you can do the Salar de Uyuni (allow 3 days, 2 nights - non-negotiable!) and end up in Uyuni ...
 
From Cuzco to Uyuni to La Paz
Posted on Apr 21, 2009, 17:34:28 by kathryn77
... ;s say you set off on an overnight bus to Iquique on Monday night....so... Mon May 25th - Day in Arequipa, nightbus to San Pedro de Atacama via Iquique... Tues May 26th - 3 day/2 night jeep tour over the salt flats....to Uyuni.... Thurs May 28th - Arrive ...
 
The Must-Dos, Must Eats, Must Haves of South America!
Posted on Sep 21, 2007, 17:50:12 by semi-backpacker
... to the top of Cerro de San Cristobal (in Santiago) for a picture perfect view of the Andes, Go to the Desert (San Pedro de Atacama) and behold the most beautiful natural sites you've ever seen (Moon Valley, Death Valley, the Geysers of Tatio, thermal ...
 
Travelling Sth America for 3 months - ADVICE PLEASE :)
Posted on Sep 21, 2007, 17:24:36 by semi-backpacker
... , and glaciers), Punta Arena (Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego) and my absolutely favorite was the SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA DESERT in the North of Chile---WOW, watching the sunset over Moon Valley was incredible Argentina : The cute town of El Calafate ...
 
Obtaining a new Chile entry stamp.
Posted on Nov 12, 2009, 20:05:18 by jus.m
Hi, I'm currently in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. I had my passport stolen on the bus trip here and will be recieving a new one in the next few days. So obviously when my new passport arrives it will be lacking a Chile entry stamp. Does anyone ...
 
Wonders of South America!
Posted on Oct 25, 2007, 11:15:46 by semi-backpacker
I would add: San Pedro de Atacama desert in Northern Chile Torres del Paine in Southern Chile Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon pictured below) in Bolivia Perito Moreno Glaciers in Southern Argentina Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay All such beautiful places ...
 
crossing boarders in South America
Posted on Jul 23, 2009, 19:24:33 by alandalus83
... ...Cusco (Machupichu)...Puno (Lake Titicaca) Bolivia: Copacabana...La Paz...Sucre...Potosi...Uyuni Salt Flats... Chile: San Pedro de Atacama...Santiago...Valparaiso... Argentina: Mendoza...Cordoba...Salta...Puerto Iguazu... At this point it went a bit ...
 
crossing boarders in South America
Posted on Jul 23, 2009, 19:19:21 by kathryn77
... ...Cusco (Machupichu)...Puno (Lake Titicaca) Bolivia: Copacabana...La Paz...Sucre...Potosi...Uyuni Salt Flats... Chile: San Pedro de Atacama...Santiago...Valparaiso... Argentina: Mendoza...Cordoba...Salta...Puerto Iguazu... At this point it went a bit ...
 
Iguazu Falls to Lima
Posted on May 20, 2009, 16:18:30 by mmbcross
... on up through Bolivia, or cross the Andes to Antofagasta in Chile. Twice weekly buses to Antofagasta from Salta (via San Pedro de Atacama) departing Tuesdays and Fridays at 07:00 hours x 14 hours. From Antofagasta there are direct luxury sleeper bus ...
 
trip in salt lake in bolivia
Posted on Apr 19, 2009, 17:02:32 by kathryn77
... you say "4/5 trip" do you mean 4/5 people or days? Most trips are 2 or 3 days. I did 2 overnights to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile -- which was enough as it was VERY VERY cold!! If you mean 4/5 people, then I think you can sometimes ...
 
Chile / Bolivia border crossings
Posted on May 11, 2006, 13:46:53 by irax
We are planning on heading into Bolivia from San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Would appreciate feedback from anyone who has made the trip regarding best route, transport and border crossing. Plus any scams! I didn´t do that crossing myself but I ...
 
Chile / Bolivia border crossings
Posted on May 11, 2006, 12:54:34 by LJS
We are planning on heading into Bolivia from San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Would appreciate feedback from anyone who has made the trip regarding best route, transport and border crossing. Plus any scams!
 

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