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Cloths in general Buenos Aires
10 Reviews I found traveling in Argentina was much easier because the cost of having laundry done is minimal, hence you can travel much lighter than you would in other places! a good windbreaker, there is a lot...
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Weather Protection Machu Picchu
9 Reviews You're at about 9500 feet above sea level. The sun is real intense at this level. If you took the pills to fight altitude sickness like I did, that lowers the resistance to fighting off sunburn also....
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Mosquitos and Humitity Manaus
4 Reviews a strong Backpack with lining or sealed Suitcase would be appropriate, learn some portugues travel lite, wash or let wash in the Hotel laundry...good footwear is essential many articles you will find...
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Health and body care Buenos Aires
2 Reviews I always forget to bring meds with me. I have been very very sick the first two times down here and have had trouble finding the meds I want, even with a local who is fluent in both Spanish and...
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Hiking Stick / Shoes Machu Picchu
5 Reviews If you are hiking the Inca trail, definitely bring an emergency rain poncho. We hiked during the "dry season" and on day 3 it poured. My backpack and everything in it would've been soaked without the...
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Packing List Manaus
2 Reviews For the jungle,, the best way to carry your luggage is of course a big satchel. In the jungle: Comfortable clothes, cotton best, and swimming clothes, sunglasses, cap, and soap to wash clothes, if you...
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Pack Light Machu Picchu
3 Reviews Unless you have come straight from the Inca Trail you won't need to bring a whole lot of stuff with you. There is a bag storage room (with security) that you can leave your bags at if you like -...
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Trail Supplies Machu Picchu
8 Reviews Definitely pack light, but dont leave out necessities! A smart tip would be to put all your clothes into sealable baggies it keeps bugs out and also moisture... at night it is a good idea espically if...
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Photo Equipment / Film Machu Picchu
1 Review Zoom is good for llama pics but you will have to carry it so remember weight. Bring lots of film, it's an amazing walk with varied scenery. Also, the llamas at Machu Picchu are very photogenic but you...
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Travel in South America can be highly dangerous, even fatal. You could be attacked by some wild animals or starve to death. Therefore it is essential that you carry the original Swiss Army knife manufactured by Victorinox. Just look at my pictures when I had to utilise my knife in order to survive in my hotel room. It was a close call, but I survived after defeating my enemy.Victorinox.Accept no substitutes!
buses don't provide blankets, that i have experienced. usually hostels don't have heating. i wouldn't bring a sleeping bag. it will add weight to your bag and take up too much space. just bring a warm jacket or a really thin blanket if you're worried about getting chilly at night or on buses.
a guide book would be helpful for each area. i would tear out the pages that interest you and leave the book at home since it's extra weight. i think that is the key to being on the road. EVERYTHING COUNTS AS EXTRA WEIGHT. the best advice i ever got is to have twice as much money and half as many clothes. a small camera, a couple of ziplock bags (good for keeping things dry in a pinch), a plastic bag for dirty or wet clothes, a small bar of soap (hotel style). i would definitely bring walking shoes and a pair of flip flops. you may need insect repellent, which is hard to find in a size you can check, and which is usually expensive in s. america. i would also bring a pen and small pad of paper for journaling or taking notes. on the logistic side, bring important phone numbers, copies of your id documents, let people know where you will be traveling and when. print out all accommodation...
a warm jacket The weather is totally dependent on where you are, and I agree with the poster about elevation. I have lived in and traveled all around Brazil and it's significantly cooler in the south from May to November. Bring a heavy jacket!
waterproof boots and umbrella or raincoat To abate duration and symptoms of a bad diarrhea, take Ciprofloxacin (unless you are allergic) which you can have prescribed for you before you leave your country. If Visiting Cusco (Peru) or La Paz (Bolivia) which are at higher elevations, you might consider taking Diamox. The prophylactic dose for Diamox is 250mg every 8 to 12 hours before and during rapid ascent to altitude and its use has been reported to result in fewer and/or less severe symptoms (such as headache, nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness, drowsiness, and fatigue) of acute mountain sickness (AMS). Note that Diamox is also a diuretic and so you really have to drink fluids to maintain the water in your system, and "coca tea" (available in most Cuzco hotels) has also been advised which is also happens to be a diuretic. I also took the coca tea once I arrived in the hotel...so...
good strong Backpack, lookable or strong Suitcase, the choice is yours....I like to travel lite depense where you travel, beaware, cold nites in the Andes, hot days in Brazil....little rainy in the south...plan well* travel lite, most articles can be bought in Brazil, Argentina etc....Paraquay is counterbande terretory, know what ya buyask your GP for medical supplies,and get the nesseccary shots right from him or her before your travels Humidity is high in the Rainforest, take care of your equipment, filmrolls and camera. I stuck it in sealable plasticbags* what you have forgotten to bring, u did not need in the first place
Resort Be prepared. A good idea is to see your doctor prior to travel to arm yourself with an anti-biotic in case of 'traveler's diarrhea'. Watch your gear.... As always when traveling...bring an open mind.
light clothing, it is very humd in Maracaibo, and long pants are recommended to ptotect against mosquitos. Also, hotels and malls as well as restaurants in tourist areas are overly air-conditioned, bring a warm sweater/jacket. mosquito repellant, strong sun protection, toilettries are easily accessible in tourist areas.
A backpack is handy for carrying camera, water, snacks, guide book, etc. The weather was perfect, but you should use sunscreen and sunglasses. A sweater is good for the evenings and shaded areas. For contact lens wearers--take a plastic cup to use as a basin. The sink may not have a stopper, ro there may not be a counter area. Washcloths not always provided. Polorizer AND flash. ALWAYS use your flash when taking pictures of people outside. The sun is extrememly bright and the contrast between the view and people is great. Always carry water and take advantage of restrooms whenever you can. Even in La Paz, public restrooms are not common and you really don't want to have to use the natives' public toilet areas.
I would highly recommend that anyone from North America considering moving to Colombia invest in a reasonable laptop computer. The benefits far outweigh the costs to people accustomed to internet and other convenient applications.
The Glu Hotel Buenos Aires
1 Review and 223 Opinions I was snookered by the website and photos. The hotel is not what is seems. Its located in Palermo,...
Copacabana Palace Rio de Janeiro
21 Reviews and 355 Opinions A veritable Rio landmark, Copacabana Palace continues to enjoy a reputation as one of the most...
7 Reviews and 251 Opinions We did not stay here, but it was pointed out to us as the hotel used for some of the VIPs that came...
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Q: Hi, I fly into Santiago at the end of the month; I am travelling through S. America for three months. Looking to see if my...
A: > 5 days Iguassu Falls The amount of time you spend here depends on if you go to the Brazilian side, or what you like to do. There are a lot of hiking trails on the...
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