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Forums from Chile
I have a question about arriving in Chile
Posted by starlagurl
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, and ...
I have a question about arriving in Chile
Posted by kevo3
I am traveling to Chile in November and I live in America but I have an Irish Citizenship and an EU passport along with my american passport. I know that if you are an american you are charged 131$ as an entry fee when you land in the Santiago ...
santiago chile to machu piccu?
Posted by troispistoles
We did it in late 2006... The bus system is really good in Chile, especially with Semi-Cama seats, where you can sleep quite well! It was pretty cheap, I cannot remember the prices, but much cheaper than a flight for sure! We did Santiago to San ...
Travel from Santiago to Chaiten in Chile
Posted by wetdog
I want to travel from Santiago to Chaiten in Chile by land (bus or train) or sea. Can anyone tell me if this is possible to arrange in advance? I know I can get to Puerto Montt by bus. And sometimes from Puerto Montt to Chaiten by boat. I know I can go ...
Anybody out there fancy a beer?
Posted by whereshegoes
I am sure you will have no shortage of drinking partners in Chile....those south americans sure know how to party Have fun Andy and Lea! Have fun and remember, when you toast, look them in the eyes or bad sex for seven years Ps. We are a comfy ...
Anybody out there fancy a beer?
Posted by andy_and_lea
Hi all, Newbie poster here, so be nice Long shot here but...We plan on checking out the Kunstmann Beer festival in Valdivia, Chile on the 28th and 29th of Jan. I'm fairly sure it won't be anything compared to the OktoberFest. We were wondering ...
Temporary appartments in Santiago, Chile
Posted by Chris
Anyone has any info on renting a temporary appartments in Saniago Chile directely from landlords for a week or so? Would be great if it had an air conditioner too. Please if you could let me know about this, I'd really appreciate it. Either respond ...
32 day adventure to Central and South America
Posted by joelmunoz1968
... to do for adventure. 1. San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua 2. Manta, Ecuador 3. Puntarenas, Costa Rica 4. Lima, Peru 5. Pisco, Peru 6. La Serena, Chile 7. Valparaiso, Chil 8. Pucon, Chile 9. Colchagua Valley, Chile 10. Arica, Chile 11. Lake Titicaca 12. Machu ...
US Food Festivals
Posted by starlagurl
... series, bingo, a bicycle rodeo, an air show, and a bike tour. Tickets sold individually for events. Hatch Chile Festival (September 5-6) Hatch, New Mex. -- known worldwide for chile cultivation -- celebrates its bountiful crop with this annual festival, ...
From Cuzco to Uyuni to La Paz
Posted by kathryn77
... you do it from Chile, it would be like that (the only thing is there's less agencies, and the prices are higher in Chile) BUT, from Uyuni, you would then be in a better position to get to La Paz, without doubling back on yourself. The roads in Peru ...
EFE Train/Tren in Chile
Posted by shomitheway
... useful information, and your English is great. Do you live in Chile? If so, would you be interested in becoming a moderator for Chile? I'll get Louise Brown from Travelpod to get in touch with you. You could be a wonderful help to visitors to your ...
The Must-Dos, Must Eats, Must Haves of South America!
Posted by semi-backpacker
... Choclo-It's a corn pie with chicken, seems different, but tastes great! Must DRINK: Pisco Sour - it's synonymous with Chile and everyone will recommend it, but keep drinking it until you find one you absolutely love!! The first few I ...
Road Trip from San Diego to Brazil
Posted by ricardobrazil
... stop in Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay and end in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. I plan on focusing my trip on 1 Central American country, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. In Mexico I just plan on driving through it as fast as possible, prolly 8-10 days, a couple days ...
santiago - beunos aires
Posted by kiwi_surfer
... ) you should visit salat up north or even uni(wrong spelling) in bolivia. biggest salt flats in the world. or atacama in northen chile(dryest dessert in the world) if you go to pucon.. then you might aswel go to Bariloche. hope this helps. swerte
santiago - beunos aires
Posted by scott_johnston
Hello Scott, By now you will have heard of the devastating earthquake in Southern Chile. My I say right now, do not change any of your plans. Although the outcome of the quake has been tragic, it is even more tragic when visitors cancel their trips ...
santiago - beunos aires
Posted by mmbcross
Hello Scott, By now you will have heard of the devastating earthquake in Southern Chile. My I say right now, do not change any of your plans. Although the outcome of the quake has been tragic, it is even more tragic when visitors cancel their trips ...
Obtaining a new Chile entry stamp.
Posted by jus.m
... 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 having experience or info on obtaining a new entry stamp for Chile within the country. Our next stop is ...
Road Trip from San Diego to Brazil
Posted by jackfl777
... stop in Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay and end in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. I plan on focusing my trip on 1 Central American country, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. In Mexico I just plan on driving through it as fast as possible, prolly 8-10 days, a couple days ...
One month in Chile
Posted by kathryn77
... silly on steaks if you eat meat, as that is soooooo cheap in Argentina As you're on a budget, I found Chile more expensive than Argentina, but Peru is cheaper than both. There's lots of cheap hostel accommodation throughout South America, and if ...
Road Trip from San Diego to Brazil
Posted by m3talpunk
... stop in Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay and end in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. I plan on focusing my trip on 1 Central American country, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. In Mexico I just plan on driving through it as fast as possible, prolly 8-10 days, a couple days ...
Road Trip from San Diego to Brazil
Posted by cgadoury
... stop in Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay and end in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. I plan on focusing my trip on 1 Central American country, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. In Mexico I just plan on driving through it as fast as possible, prolly 8-10 days, a couple days ...
Road Trip from San Diego to Brazil
Posted by roadrash
... stop in Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay and end in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. I plan on focusing my trip on 1 Central American country, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. In Mexico I just plan on driving through it as fast as possible, prolly 8-10 days, a couple days ...
Travelling by bus in Ecuador
Posted by veromarcos
... with this comment. South America is very varied in public transport. We could classify: Very Safe against Accidents: - Chile - Argentina - Uruguay Relatively Safe: - Paraguay - Bolivia - Peru High chances of Accidents (and statistics that prove them): ...
Road Trip from San Diego to Brazil
Posted by marinenomad
... stop in Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay and end in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. I plan on focusing my trip on 1 Central American country, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. In Mexico I just plan on driving through it as fast as possible, prolly 8-10 days, a couple days ...
Travelling Sth America for 3 months - ADVICE PLEASE :)
Posted by semi-backpacker
Hello! I agree with Andrea on Colonia, Uruguay and Chile. Depending on your travel style four months seems like more than enough time to see it all. My travel style is "cram it all in." I saw 4 countries in South America in 2 weeks and felt ...
Do I need a sleeping bag?
Posted by hdh
... Or buying them on the road and getting rid of them once you're done - they're easily bought in Argentina and probably Chile. Specifics: You won't need sleeping bags for popular hikes such as Torres del Paine in Chile if you stay in the huts ( ...
Backpacking South America 2014
Posted by drewcrawf
... Yunguyo, Peru Copacabana, Bolivia La Paz Oruro Sucre Potosi Villazón, Bolivia La Quiaca, Argentina Salta, Argentina Calama, Chile Antofagasta Caldera Bahia Inglesa Copiapó La Serena Viña del Mar Valparaiso Santiago, Chile Mendoza, Argentina Cordoba ...
Hi all
Posted by travel4eternity
... well, and it certainly looks like it is! I have to say, I absolutely love your photos of the landscapes and wildlife of Chile. The country was never really on my list of must-visit places, but now it most certainly is. It's beautiful!
What would you do with 7 days in Argentina?
Posted by kiwi_surfer
... is a passanger/cargo boat which goes from puerto mont in chile( the other side of the andes from Bariloche) to puerto natalas in chile. then from puerto natalas is about a 3 hour drive to el calafate I think.... the boat ride is beautiful(4 nights 3 days ...
Earthquakes
Posted by corinneconley
Terrible earthquakes happen semifrequently. I think since Haiti gained so much international attention it made Chile get more attention. Also, Chile's earthquake was worse but Haiti gained so much attention because the structures of the buildings and ...