147 - Bus travel in South America - Chile - Peru

South America us huge, and full of interesting places to explore.
Distances between destinations aren't short, there are no trains to
speak of, and flights aren't exactly budget, so you'll probably
spend a fair bit of time on buses. We've travelled a fair bit by
bus in Chle and Peru, and we've picked up a few ideas that could
help to smooth your journey. For journeys of less than six hours,
your best bet is to travel by day and enjoy the scenery (at least
in the south of Chile, in the north it's quite repetitive). But for
longer journeys, save your days for sight-seeing and travel by
night. The buses are generally safe and comfortable, and you can
increase your comfort by paying more for a better seat. The names
vary from company to company, but generally there are four classes
of seats on night buses. For more visit:
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