BAHAMAS

BAHAMAS

Archipelago of over 700 islands, the Bahamas stretch over 1,000 kilometers southeast of Florida. Only a few islands are inhabited. These islands offer stunning landscapes of sandy beaches and turquoise water bodies out of sight.

  The seabed is a giant aquarium where diving enthusiasts can discover fascinating species including sharks, rays, massive corals, etc. An ideal destination for those seeking luxury and relaxation and diving enthusiasts.

Swim with dolphins, get married on a beach, discover the beauty of underwater funds or wiggle during local festivals here all dreams are possible. Discover a paradise on earth.
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Passport / Visa / Formalities

To get to the Bahamas, a valid passport even six months after the date of return is sufficient. It does not need a visa for a stay of less than three months.
transport

To get to the Bahamas, the fastest way is by air. In general, from France you will make a stopover in Miami, USA. Once there, you can go by plane or decide to reach the capital by boat, embarking on a cruise.

Airports
Grand Bahama Airport serves the island of Grand Bahama in the north of the archipelago. It hosts local and international flights in two different terminals.
The airport is a few miles from Freeport, the main town of the island.

The island resorts generally provide a shuttle to get their clients to the airport. If it does not, you will find taxis at all hours of the day, which will take you downtown.
General
Plan to rent a car because on most islands there is no public transportation. The bike or scooter can also be a good solution, especially for small islands.

To get from one island to another, you can choose between the plane and the boat.

If you rent a car, remember that driving is on the left.
Car rental
Some islands, the largest, like the island of Grand Bahama, need to rent a car.

Expect to pay about 70 euros per day minimum.

Peru

Peru

For anyone wishing to discover Latin America, Peru is a great destination: the Pacific beaches to the Andes, to the Amazon rainforest, it offers travelers a wide variety of landscapes of the continent. It is also in Peru that can explore the Inca civilization and Machu Picchu. The historic center of Cuzco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas are of course to explore.

Coastal countries of South America, with the north of Ecuador and Colombia, Brazil and Bolivia to the east, Chile to the far south. Its capital Lima to Lake Titicaca, the Peruvian ingenuity translates into architecture altitude more often, such delicious food and a whole lot of crafts to discover and buy.

Do not hesitate to launch the conquest of that country too little known.
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Passport / Visa / Formalities

No visa is required for citizens of the European Union. A valid passport is required. The residence time allowed is three months (possible extension easily).
transport

Peru has no less than twelve airports, the most important are those of Lima, Cuzco and Arequipa. The Lan Peru airlines, Aerocontinente, Tans, Star Aerocondor up and ensure domestic routes.

The Air France and Iberia airlines will allow you to go from Paris to Lima. However, no direct flights, you will go through the United States in the first case, and Spain in the second.

Ecuador

Ecuador

Small in size, Ecuador is a great country for the variety of landscapes that can offer the traveler. Located to the west of South America, surrounded by Peru to the south and Colombia to the north, it takes its name from its position on the equator.

The coast, the Sierra, the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands are the four major geographic regions of Ecuador, and represent many climatic, geographical and cultural contrasts.
The resorts
Province Guavas also has wonderful beaches and resorts frequented by lovers of underwater fishing and water sports.

A few kilometers from Guayaquil, in the Santa Elena Peninsula, the city of Salinas has numerous hotels, casinos, restaurants, seaside and even a yacht club very modern.

From Salinas, one can go to other nearby beaches such as: Ballenita, Punta Carnero and La Puntilla, Playas, the fishing port of Posorja, Manglar Alto, Montañita, Palmar and Punta Blanca.
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Passport / Visa / Formalities

French citizens who make a holiday of less than 90 days in Ecuador do not need a visa to enter the country.
  They are granted a residence permit for 90 days, on presentation of their passport, boarding pass or drop-off and a return ticket.
transport

Airports
Simon Bolivar International Airport (Guayaquil).
International Airport Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre (Quito).
Ecuador has a number of domestic air terminals in the country. Domestic airlines offer daily flights throughout the country.

A fee of $ 25 USD is payable when leaving the country by air.
General
Road conditions are average. Difficult issue during the rainy season. Frequent road accidents.

Bolivia

Bolivia

The peaks of the Andes, the vast Altiplano at over 3,000 m, Lake Titicaca, the cradle of pre-Columbian civilizations, vertical drop to the Amazon rainforest, the vast pampas of Bolivia are a mosaic of landscapes breathtaking, but also to various Indian populations living well identities.

Physical but a popular destination, which will delight fans of the great outdoors and authentic civilizations.
peoples
The Bolivian population consists mostly of Amerindian ethnic groups: Quechua and Aymara, Panos Chipayas, Araucos, Chapacuras, Guarani ... Most kept intact their lifestyles, traditions and customs. Ancient religions - worship the sun, the Pachamama ... - and even magic are still alive. The meeting of these people was a real culture shock.

Take the precaution of asking permission before taking a picture of a person. Be respectful of traditions, culture and religion.
Know that rural Indian populations face serious economic difficulties and are concentrated in the cities with the usual social consequences that can not simply be hidden under the colorful traditional costumes ...
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Passport / Visa / Formalities

A valid passport is sufficient to enter Bolivia. Ask the cachet worth residence permit 30 days on arrival in the country.
transport

Airports
Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz airport hosts many international flights. It is located 16 km from the city.

Count 8 euros by taxi to rally downtown. A bus service runs between 6 am and 20 pm.
General
Good to know: it is cheaper to arrive by plane in neighboring countries - Argentina, Colombia and Peru - and enter Bolivia by road.
taxis
Most convenient for getting around the city is the taxicab, recognizable by its sign on the roof, which includes the phone number of his company. The fare is 0.60 euros for 1-4 passengers.

Feel free to call from your hotel or restaurant. Prefer these to the radio taxis "taxis" certainly less "expensive", but often denounced as accomplices in theft attempts by so-called "police".

Guyana

Guyana

Located on the northern Atlantic coast of South America, Guyana is the only South American country to have English as the official language. It also led to the left.

Meaning "land of many waters" in Native American, Guyana has many rivers and waterfalls through a vast rainforest.
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Passport / Visa / Formalities

Passport validity of at least six months.
No visa required under 90 days.
transport

Airports
Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Visit our website.
Local transportation
Vehicles registered in France do not have the right to move to Guyana.
Driving is on the left. Poor road network.
Obligation to hold an international license to drive in Guyana.

Venezuela

Venezuela

Bordered on the north by the Caribbean Sea to the north-east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the east by Guyana, on the south by Brazil, and to the southwest and west by Colombia, Venezuela offers landscapes as varied as they are fascinating.

An unknown destination that will satisfy the hardcore hikers (Andes) as travelers seeking tranquility and sunshine (beaches on the Caribbean Sea).
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Passport / Visa / Formalities

Passport valid. Visa requirements only for longer than three months' duration.
transport

Airports
Simon Bolivar International Airport
The airport is 22 miles from downtown Caracas (about 35 minute ride).
Shuttles to the city center from 9 am to 20 pm, every 10 minutes, bus and taxi (around 30 USD to get to Caracas by taxi).
Departure tax for international flights: 21 USD.
stations ferrovières
There are no trains in Venezuela.
bus stations
Buses serve all cities. Some journeys can take a dozen hours. Warning: There is all kinds of buses, the most rudimentary to the most luxurious. In each city, go to the bus station for more information.
subway
Caracas metro
Visit Caracas Metro.
taxis
Taxis por puesto are big American engined 70s when the driver starts the vehicle 5 seats are occupied. It's a bit more expensive than the bus but it is very comfortable and if you pay five places at once, it becomes like a private vehicle.

Official taxis have yellow plates. Others are called "Pirata" (pirates) and need to haggle the price before you get. Official taxis from the airport of Caracas will ask about the $ 20 to the city center.

Colombia

Colombia

Only country in South America to have coastlines on the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, Colombia suffers from a reputation that does not always promote the visit. It should not actually go anywhere. 

The country has, for example, on the Caribbean coast of beautiful tourist developments, moreover, usually ignored by European travelers. 

The resorts 

The archipelago San André 

Located at the height of Nicaragua, these remote islands 700 km from the Colombian coast are a haven protected by palm trees and coral reefs. 

The sea is expected to take up to 7 different shades of blue. 

We can go jet skiing, windsurfing, volleyball or beach soccer. 

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Passport / Visa / Formalities 

For tourists with a ticket to / a visa from 30 to 90 days, renewable at the "Directorate of Aliens" ("dirección de extranjería") after payment of a fee, is affixed to the passport arrival at airports. 

transport 

Airports 

Rafael Núñez airport 

It is 20 minutes from Cartagena. 

General 

The poor condition of roads and local habits (speeding, drunk driving, disrespect of traffic) make driving dangerous! 

Note that intercity buses are sometimes the target of armed attacks, especially in outlying areas of the country groups. 

The main means of transport in the country: 

Coach: different grade levels and services are offered. 

Aerovans (minibus). 

Ejecutivos (large, comfortable coaches with toilets, services hostess on board). 

Collectivos: These taxis are shared between several occupants and can go anywhere in the country. 

Taxi: metered in large cities (in the rest of the country prices are set in advance by sector). Opportunity to negotiate a taxi for a long distance. 

Train: there is only one train, the Tren Turistico de la Sabana (between Bogota and Nemocón).

Chile

Chile

Chile, strip of land of about 4300 km long and 175 km wide on average, is a country of contrasts. It is bordered mostly by Argentina to the east, which shares more than 5000 kilometers of border, but also by Peru and Bolivia to the north, and of course the Pacific Ocean to the west. The hospitality of the people is particularly nice is of course the diversity of natural landscapes that will captivate you.

Discover this beautiful country still little visited. Glaciers south to arid deserts of northern Chile, a country of extremes, is a paradise for nature lovers. It is also of Chile that may visit from Easter Island to the mysterious statues back to the sea ...
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Passport / Visa / Formalities

Not need a visa to travel to Chile, if your stay does not exceed 90 days. A valid passport at least six months after your return date is sufficient.
transport

Airports
The main airport is the Airport A. Benitez, located 17 km from the capital. To get to downtown Santiago, directly to your place of residence, ability to take a bus or a shuttle. Many car rental services are also present.

Air France and Iberia offer regular flights to Chile. Lan Chile then liaises with the main cities: La Serena, Arica, Punta Arenas, Puerto Montt, and Easter Island.

Finally, know that it takes between 850 and 1000 euros for a round trip Paris-Santiago

Easter Island, far removed from other lands, also has an airport. It is connected to but also with Santiago Tahiti and thus France.

For more information, see the website of the airport.

Argentina

Argentina

Argentina, a land of fire and ice, the home of tango and "dulce de Lecce," almost as European and South American, seduced by contrasts.

You may prefer the languid atmosphere of Buenos Aires in the dark where the atmosphere wild Ushuaia, at the end of the world?

Argentina cinema
Many directors choose to shoot in Argentine.Il there was among other Lucky Luke James Ruth, Seven Years in Tibet by Jean-Jacques Annaud and Les Acacias by Pablo Giorgelli.
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Passport / Visa / Formalities

To enter Argentina (tourist trip of less than 3 months), just a valid passport at least 6 months after your return date.

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transport

Airports
Buenos Aires Pistarini (EZE)
The Buenos Aires international airport Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini calls. There are direct flights to Europe every day.

Beware of airport taxes: e of $ 8 for a domestic flight to 30.50 USD for an international flight. To be paid in cash!

See the website of Argentine airports.
General
Moving to Argentina
Argentina is a very big country. To get around, the most convenient and fastest is still flying but it's not the most economical.

However, there are "pass" to get you before you travel. More information on the website of an Argentine airline.

Buses are an economical means of transportation and still comfortable. It is widely used in Argentina on longer distances. One drawback: the length of journeys.
The train is not ideal for traveling. With few lines for passenger and incredibly slowly, prefer the bus to go.
Car rental
It is possible to rent a car in Argentina. Note however that this is not very economical rates are almost equivalent tariffs in France. In addition, there are no or few formulas with unlimited mileage.
To rent a car, you need an international driver's license and passport. You must also hold an international credit card.
subway
The Buenos Aires Metro was the first in Latin America. Its 5 lines take you through the center of the city.
See: the original wooden cars line A!
Tickets can be purchased individually, about 0.40 euro each.
taxis
Taxis are cheap in Argentina (about 2 Euros per ride).
Feel free to take a taxi for the day and to negotiate the price, very convenient for sightseeing outside the major cities!

Brazil

Brazil

With many states and different landscapes, the largest country in South America offers more than a destination for tourists. Equatorial forest, Atlantic forest, pristine beaches, popular festivals, culture or even sport, there is something for everyone.

A land of contrasts, Brazil is primarily a land of hospitable people. All gathered around major holidays such as the famous carnival, do not forget the misery that affects a large part of the population. The vastness of the buildings is often across the poverty outside.

Brazil is the image of the area, covering almost half of South America: a land of extremes worthy of superlatives. Its beaches infinitely white sand Amazon forest, the lungs of the world; extreme poverty of the favelas to the upper classes of large metropolises, Brazil never end to surprise you.

One thing is certain: once the visit gives invariably want to return to explore other facets.
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Passport / Visa / Formalities

It is no longer necessary to obtain a visa from French wishing to Brazil for less than three months. A passport valid for at least six months after the date of return is sufficient.
transport

No fewer than 62 airports are scattered over the vast Brazilian territory, including 22 open to international traffic: so you're spoiled for choice. The main international airports are in Brasilia International, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.

Several airlines offer regular flights from Paris, including Air France, to Sao Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Campinas, Curitiba, Florianopolis, Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro.Vous can also travel via American Airlines, or Transbrasil Varig.

To reach other destinations you have to take an internal flight. The airline VASP offers Brazil AirPass cheapest on the market: 340 USD four flight coupons.

Upon arrival, a regular bus service connects the airport to downtown in most cases. However some airports (including Rio de Janeiro) will offer this service to 23h; it is necessary to resort to a taxi.

Moving to the country
There are no or very few railways in Brazil: the train is therefore not a current transmission means. Brazil is a vast country, air travel is the best way to travel from city to city.

There are also packages internal flights for tourists. These packages must be purchased before departure and you must have a return ticket and not be a resident of Brazil to qualify. Brazilian TAM offers "Brasil air pass".

The car is a good means of transport to get out a few major cities. There are car rental companies at all airports.

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Airports
Sao Paulo
Price: 900 € to 1500 €
The city of Sao Paulo in southern Brazil, has an international airport.
There are direct flights between Paris and Sao Paulo.


Car rental
There are car rental companies at all airports. Since 2000, it is no longer necessary for the French to have an international license, the license is sufficient national /

Price: from 30 € to 100 €