Hi all,
Not really a lot in Brazil or Argentina. I'd like to visit both places again but probably would not stay more than a week or so in either place.
The Carnival is VERY crowded and most of the accommodation in the area will be booked up already.
I had it on TV one year when I was in Gran Canaria and I checked back on it over the day and it was just endless floats going by. That for me would get old very quick.
To me Peru has most of the stuff worth seeing in South America. From there you could go into Equador. Then if you have time, a plane to Panama (I would not go through that part of Colombia by bus) and through Honduras, Belize and Guatemala into the southern part of Mexico, flying back from maybe Cancun.
There are English speaking travellers everywhere in Central and South America. There is also lots of petty theft too so be careful of your money, passport, valuables, etc.
It is easy to do on your own, and with little or no Spanish or Portuguese. "Please, hello, thank you and goodbye" in those languages goes a long way.
Consider investing in one or more guide books. Lonely Planet are the best and they are packed with valuable information.
Not really a lot in Brazil or Argentina. I'd like to visit both places again but probably would not stay more than a week or so in either place.
The Carnival is VERY crowded and most of the accommodation in the area will be booked up already.
I had it on TV one year when I was in Gran Canaria and I checked back on it over the day and it was just endless floats going by. That for me would get old very quick.
To me Peru has most of the stuff worth seeing in South America. From there you could go into Equador. Then if you have time, a plane to Panama (I would not go through that part of Colombia by bus) and through Honduras, Belize and Guatemala into the southern part of Mexico, flying back from maybe Cancun.
There are English speaking travellers everywhere in Central and South America. There is also lots of petty theft too so be careful of your money, passport, valuables, etc.
It is easy to do on your own, and with little or no Spanish or Portuguese. "Please, hello, thank you and goodbye" in those languages goes a long way.
Consider investing in one or more guide books. Lonely Planet are the best and they are packed with valuable information.
Thanks Cyberia!
I have thought about panama, the only thing was the added expense of the flight, but I will look into that further now ... Yes I will be avoiding the likes of Columbia.
I have been trying to learn some Spanish and will take lessons once I'm out there, I was just a little concerned with the limitations of this and the fact it is more than one language to learn, but hopefully I will have the basics.
Carnival is something I really want to experience, but I agree with you in regards that I will not be spending a lengthy amount of time here.
Thank you very much for your post, much apprecaited!
Central/South America has a very well defined Gringo Trail - just follow any of the usual guide books (like Lonely Planet) and you'll have no problems meeting lots of travellers exactly like yourself.
Colombia is my favourite country in South America, incredible diversity and super friendly people, do some research and include it on your itinerary.
Buy a guide book, start researching, and learn some really basic Spanish - you'll have lots of fun and won't have to travel by yourself.
Have fun.
Cheers,
Terry
[ 02-Nov-2011, at 17:31 by CheersT ]
Central/South America has a very well defined Gringo Trail - just follow any of the usual guide books (like Lonely Planet) and you'll have no problems meeting lots of travellers exactly like yourself.
Colombia is my favourite country in South America, incredible diversity and super friendly people, do some research and include it on your itinerary.
Buy a guide book, start researching, and learn some really basic Spanish - you'll have lots of fun and won't have to travel by yourself.
Have fun.
Cheers,
Terry
Hi Terry,
To be honest with you, I had been put off the idea of going Columbia from people who hadn't actually been but say how dangerous it is... However I am considering it more and more.
Thank you very much for your post!
Chris
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