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The biggest problems with bus travel within the country resulting from the road conditions, strikes or blockades, otherwise the plans work pretty well. It is recommended to always browse the daily newspapers about possible risks, because it should be in a hurry. In addition, in certain parts of the continent are still the seasonal floods that make a passage through the streets at times impossible.

This applies especially from January to April in the border region between Peru and Ecuator. A glance at the newspaper EL TIEMPO DE PIURA gives more detailed information.

The buses of the Compania Ormeño are usually the most expensive alternative between Ecuador and Chile, with the exception between Lima and Guayaquil.
Lima is also a direct service, without change in Tacna, the prices are comparable to TasChoapa (Santiago, Chile) and El Rápido (Buenos Aires y Mendoza, Argentina)
Pullman Bus Bus Valparaíso / Viña del Mar – Arica $ 25000-35000 (U.S. $ 78)
Bus o taxi Arica – Tacna $ 1000-3500 (U.S. $ 2.22 to 7.77)
Bus Flores Tacna – Lima U.S. $ 30
Bus Flores Lima – Tumbes s/85 U.S. $ 30
Bus Cifa Tumbes – Guayaquil U.S. $ 6
Bus Ormeño Lima – Guayaquil U.S. $ 65 (Tumbes s/120 soles o U.S. $ 41.81
Total Valparaíso / Viña del Mar a Lima: U.S. $ 167-172
Total Lima – Guayaquil
Total Valparaíso – Guayaquil U.S. $ 292-328, including meals and drinks. Time 3 días y 8 horas

Well anyone who knows something of the saving and traveling even knows the Couch surfing website, but this is by far not the only site that offers free overnight stays private. Especially in relation to South America it is worth a look at the portal Serves throw.

The page is also in German, but it faces now is not at issue here. Who wants to stay cheaply in Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Colombia, might like to gain some family connection, which looks to views on the offer. So far, the world has more than 14 000 private houses. You have to register on the relevant pages containing only simple and can be in your country of choice for hosts forsaken. Here you will find links to all Serves pages that exist so far

Can happen to even sometimes whether intentionally or unintentionally, that one has to spend his holidays in the night at the airport or (bus) station. Most are not even whole nights, but long hours and exit in the earliest hours, so a hotel, hostel or hostel because of the distance can not be considered.

Some airports or bus stations sometimes offer some comfort, can even sleep rooms rented already, but in many countries there are no such offers. And who ever been to one of these gigantic bus stations in Turkey and in South America who knows that you have to be there exercised some caution with his belongings.

What could be observed and what makes things simpler?

A small clock in the mobile phone such damages in any case. The reason is obvious. It is especially true on his luggage to be respected, it would almost be advisable to tie the luggage itself, or perhaps to use as a pillow. Not even the theft only in the foreground, abandoned baggage is removed for security by the security forces. Anyone who has ever experienced a bomb scare because of a single bag that knows what I’m talking about.
Luggage storage sites are an alternative, though one should note the opening times.

Then it is to find a cheap place to sleep. Not just in the toilet area is to find the, as there is much activity. A quiet Checkpoint offers more security.

A lot of money can be saved especially at airports, if you bring his meals. Prices are horrent at Manchester Airport – on the bus stations is a lesser problem. A time killer can be a chess game or a card game.

So folks, if it is somehow avoids an overnight stay in such crowded uncomfortable places. On the other hand, who has not participated, you missed a lot.

Who wants to move to Peru, where several options to choose from. A car rental is a selection, with the plane fly further, if not exactly cheap route.

Most backpackers will draw in all probability to the bus. Bus companies in Peru there are some and not all use all the lines and regions. It’s worth knowing, therefore, who goes where.
Very famous is the company Ormeno (Av. Javier Prado Este 1059 San Isidro – Lima), the longest bus route that travels on the continent from Buenos Aires to Venezuela. Who has more staying power, can do to the track so times. Otherwise, moves the company from Arequipa – Ayacucho – Cajamarca – Chiclayo – Chimbote – Cusco – Huancayo – Huaraz – Mancora – Moquegua – Nazca – Paita – Pisco – Piura – Puno – Sullana – Tarapoto – Trujillo – Tumbes.

SPRINT SERVICE (Urb. Palomares N-10 Rimac – Lima) is a transport company that operates small private buses and also offers custom tours.
You’ll find the plugging with the companies’ websites here. Maybe worth a price comparison.

The most convenient way to travel is in my view, the journey by train. Enjoy a ride through the endless expanses of the Pampas, while at the same time you can still enjoy the dining car with a glass of wine, the wonderful view. But it has connections with its problems in Argentina. While almost all places in the country by bus are available, but few trains run through the country and then only in the direction of Buenos Aires. Are connections between the far-flung cities, no.

The website offers www.sateliteferroviario.com.ar clear all know data on routes, timetables, prices, types of carriages, etc.

In Busqueda pro principals destination find the main railway stations, as well as the departure times and prices.

A bit of Spanish you should already can, but with the online dictionary of Leo http://www.leo.org/ are not Spanish speaking quickly the most important words.