South American countries, like Brazil,
aren't obvious holiday destinations for British travellers.
Expect that to change in the next few years. In the mean time, read on for our South America travel headlines.
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Is it true that cocaine is very easy to find in La Paz, Bol (08/30/2010)
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i guess you are looking to spend the rest of your life in the jail lol
if you are planning to have trip in la paz you can contact www.tobolivia.com they will help you to do your trip very well,
but about cocin i dont know.
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Inca Treck - how dangerous!? (08/30/2010)
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hello dont be worry its to nice way and its always with confirmed guide and with bike with 2 automatic stop, which will give you more safety. you will find in la paz lot lot companies which organise this kind of trip,m i advice and recommande you to do it with www.tobolivia.com
i did it with them it was wonderful.
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Where to go on holiday in South America? (08/30/2010)
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hello i guess what you can see in the whole south america are 2 countries brazil and bolivie, in cuba there is just political problems in mexico mafia and drugs, go to brazil you will see differnets things in bolivia its the highest country in the world, there is the lakeof titicaca the most high lake too the airport the stadium salar of uyni.
there is lot of things and when you will be in bolivia you will be in the frontieres of chilie and peru lol
have a good trip and take care.
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Anyone travelled with this company? (08/30/2010)
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hello you can find very very cheapn hotels in the center of the city but the quality of the service is worse you sleep and wak up with your skin hurt you your back broken lol, as well the noise of the bus people, i recommande to you to reserve in www.tobolivia.com they are the one which offer guest house over there in the most importante cities over there.
you can contact them in www.tobolivia.com
have a nice trip and great time.
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We would love to get married at Iguazu Falls. (08/30/2010)
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You can do simply. Fast, compact and reasonable.
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Travel from Cuzco to Lap\Paz (08/30/2010)
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hello first welcome in bolivia, i have been in peru but i enterd into bolivia by the lake titicaca , i recommande to you the Tobolivia agency , they will organize your trip for to let you see the most historical places.
try to contact them they could help you.
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need advice about Uruguay and Argentina? Enter here (08/24/2010)
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Hi Im a local so whatever you need just ask or contact me. All the best!.
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The safest and most dangerous countries in South America (08/03/2010)
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I don't know what criteria many of you are using to publish those rankings, but almost every one is really far from reality.
I'm native from Venezuela and I have travelled extensively though most of South America. Also, I have asked some friends about countries I havent visited yet.
So, from most dangerous to safest:
1. British Guyana. The worst country in South America by far. Islamic fundamentalism. Health: Really bad.
2. Brazil. Avoid favelas in Rio, So Paulo, and Salvador. Health: Dengue ...
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Buenos Aires tour guide (07/30/2010)
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[quote:48b08d24c7]think I know of someone you would like. When we were in BA recently, a tour guide was recommended to us by a friend, and she was great. Very individualized tour, she offered several suggestions and we selected the things we wanted to see most. There was no canned talk but she had a lot of information about the places we were seeing, and a lot of history that made it even more interesting. We didn't have a car so we went around on public transportation and on foot and she was ...
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Skype in Buenos Aires? (07/29/2010)
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Most internet cafe's won't allow you to download anything and install it to their computer. You can only use whatever program is installed. I find it odd though that they don't have Skype in their machines.
She should have tried Yahoo Messenger instead as it can also make free PC to PC calls or even MSN messenger, maybe those internet cafe's have those..
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Best place to visit in Brazil? (07/29/2010)
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If you want beach go to the northern beaches, around fortaleza, recife, they have the most beautiful beaches.you want adventure there are plenty of eco-sports in brazil, mountain climbing and biking, bungee jumping, hiking.
you want nature, there are 2 spots ive been to that are absolutely great
pantanal and abrolhos..
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Best places to scuba dive?? (07/09/2010)
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Hi there, you can learn to Scuba Dive in a small fishing town on the cost of Columbia called Taganga. It's a beautiful spot and all schools do PADI qualifications. It's nice and close to Tayrona National Park as well which you can visit for the day by boat, or go for longer and sleep out under the stars in a hammock. While you are researching you might find southamericanbackpacker useful, enjoy your travels.
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hostels in Peru, Lima (06/30/2010)
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Youth Hostel Malka is nice, perfectly located, comfortable, clean and has a very high quality standard. This is a lovely hostel for hikers and travellers who want a pleasurable stay in a clean and secure lodge..
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Santa Cruz Trek, Huaraz (06/23/2010)
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I will be staying in Huaraz at the end of next May for 10 days. I would like to do the Santa Cruz trek and possibly a series of day treks/trips. I am travelling alone, but would like to do this as part of a group. Does anyone know how it works once you get to Huaraz. Are there pre-organised trips leaving daily that I can just tag along with? I dont really want to hire a porter and guide and organise this by myself. Any advice on how to go about arranging the trek and a few day trips when I get ...
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Bourbon Festival Paraty 2010 (06/21/2010)
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The festival is full of Jazz, Blues, Soul and R and B. You can enjoy the best music in the beautiful beaches of colonial Paraty for free. The Program of the Bourbon Festival Paraty 2010 is outstanding: John Pizzarelli, Victor Brooks, Stanley Jordan and Armandinho, Glen David Andrews, Leo Gandelman, the Big Time Orchestra, Bocato and Flvia Fonseca, the Caviars Blues Band and jam nights under the stars..
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Up and Coming Cities in South America (06/04/2010)
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Here is a list of some great new places to explore, please respond and add your personal picks.
Bogot, Colombia
As one who loves architectural contrast, Bogot provides just that; A city of modern highrise buildings next to well-preserved colonial churches. The stunning dichotomy, added to the fact that Bogot is nestled high up in the Andes mountain range makes it a wonderful city to visit. With many of Colombias top universities, its a lively city, yet still with strong cultural roots. To ...
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Most Dangerous Country in South America (05/27/2010)
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I don't think any one country is more dangerous than another. It is more down to areas within countries, usually big cities, and even areas within those cities, and the sort of crime varies. In one country night buses are not recommended, in another they are fine. You usually get good advice from other travelers you meet along the way. Also, a bit of research on individual countries helps..
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Carnival (05/14/2010)
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Hi Francesco,
Carnival is a Brazil wide event! Loads of places to have a good fiesta.
I was in Rio for carnival this year and had a fantastic time. Other places i have been to have been Salvador in the North which was good, but Rio for me was best.
Rio carnival is a two week party. What makes is so special are the constant street partys and parades around the city, particularly around the beach areas of Ipanema and Copacabana . The streets in front of the beach are closed and and everyone is ...
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Buenos Aires: Tips for Newcomers (05/03/2010)
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I am just back from a most enjoyable tour of Buenos Aires. These are some of the things you have to look out for when visiting there.
Some business do not accept old and worn currency notes.
Be careful when watching street performances. You make a good target for muggers.
Some traders are known to give back counterfeit notes when returning change.
Put away your camera every time after taking a photo..
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Colombian Vacation- General Info (04/25/2010)
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If your are thinking about travelling to Colombia, consider visit Leticia and the Amazon region. Leticia is easy to get around and it is a very calm and safe city. Leticia is a good place to study Spanish.
I studied Spanish at a Spanish Language School, The Amazon Spanish College, and had a great time in Leticia. I made many new friends both other international students and locals. Leticia is the capital of the department of Amazonas in Colombia and is located in the most Southern part of the ...
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