long layover in Santiago

[Susan B Johnson]

Hello! I am flying into Santiago and taking the bus on to the beginning of my Camino. I will have a 5 hour wait for my bus. Are there places at the bus station--or anywhere else--where one can store one's luggage? I hate to drag it around for several hours.

Thanks!

 

[crackmrmac]

Susan, if you have connecting bus at airport, you have time to kill so I suggest walk down road to Casa Lourenza, It's a good joint. Walk back to airport , no problem. But you can also connect from bar with airport bus to city approx €1.80. Want to go to city? every 30mins .

 

[Susan B Johnson]

I will be going on from Santiago by bus, which means I have to drag my luggage with me. That is the real issue. I love to walk, but not with 20K of luggage!

 

[C clearly]

I am puzzled... what are you doing with the 20 kg of luggage when you start walking! Are you forwarding it all along on a daily basis?

 

[Susan B Johnson]

I am puzzled... what are you doing with the 20 kg of luggage when you start walking! Are you forwarding it all along on a daily basis?

Yes! I won't be carrying it.

 

[C clearly]

Yes! I won't be carrying it.

Please tell me that you mean 20 lb, not 20 kg! I'm sorry that I don't have personal experience to answer your question.However, this FAQ on a Santiago info site says that there are lockers at the bus station:

• Where can I find baggage lockers?

At the Post Office, the bus station, airport and, for a short time, in the Pilgrim Office. Some private companies also offer left-luggage and/or bike storage services.

 

[Susan B Johnson]

Please tell me that you mean 20 lb, not 20 kg! I'm sorry that I don't have personal experience to answer your question.However, this FAQ on a Santiago info site says that there are lockers at the bus station:

• Where can I find baggage lockers?

At the Post Office, the bus station, airport and, for a short time, in the Pilgrim Office. Some private companies also offer left-luggage and/or bike storage services.

Well, I'm limited to 20K and I've never been one to travel lightly. No worries, I'm not carrying all that on my back. A locker would be perfect!!!!! Thanks so much!

 

[Robo]

Well, I'm limited to 20K and I've never been one to travel lightly. No worries, I'm not carrying all that on my back. A locker would be perfect!!!!! Thanks so much!

Now you've got everyone intrigued...

Do please share a packing list

Hair dryer, curling tongs, ?

No.....

Better not. My wife might see it

 

[whariwharangi]

Santiago bus station is managed by Tussa.

See the information about 'consigas para bulbos y bicicletas'.

Tussa
http://www.tussa.org/web/interior.php?txt=arbore_web5&lg=cas

 

[cher99840]

Last year I walked St Olav's with a group and our bags were transferred each day. We were encouraged to bring "everything we might need". Holy moly, I should have known better but I did take more than I could comfortably carry on my back. At the end of each day, i found myself barely able to drag my stuff up stairs. This year I am walking the Queen Charlotte Track in NZ. Daily bag transfer is included with my boat ticket to get to Ship's Cove to start. Even if I decide to utilize the service I guarantee that my bag will be less than 15 pounds which is my maximum comfort level. For me, lesson learned; for others, it may not apply.

 

[Susan B Johnson]

Now you've got everyone intrigued...

Do please share a packing list

Hair dryer, curling tongs, ?

No.....

Better not. My wife might see it

LOL So the LIMIT is 20K. That doesn't mean I have to take that much. The packing list I received is below.

Essential:
walking boots/shoes
suitable clothing, including good walking socks
hat
waterproof jacket
food and snacks
water bottle
rucksack
guidebook & maps
blister treatment kit
first aid kit

Desirable:
whistle
flash light
bonioculars
camera
biodegrable toilet tissue
sun and wind protection
mobile phone

I will also pack body glide for the feet to prevent blisters.

 

[Susan B Johnson]

Santiago bus station is managed by Tussa.

See the information about 'consigas para bulbos y bicicletas'.

Tussa
http://www.tussa.org/web/interior.php?txt=arbore_web5&lg=cas

That's it! That's exactly what I need. THANK YOU!!!!