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Hiking Volcan Tajumulco

Posted by mmbcross

Tajumulco is indeed the highest point in Central America, so is obviously a prime volcano to climb. I lived in Guatemala many years, and know several people that climbed it without any problem, but they always took two days, though I see one-day hikes are ...

heading south

Posted by davidroyer

... . in the next couple months i plan on taking off on the road from Sacramento, CA and hoping to get to Tilapa, Guatemala or central/south america in general. My main goal is to fly to another country but the cost of plane tickets has made me think about ...

Renting a car

Posted by mmbcross

... . For example I found Master Car by typing - master car cancun or executive cancun. If you live in the BVI, the roads in Central America will not be a big deal. Obviously if you are accustomed to North American highways, you may be somewhat put off by ...

Guatemala.Volunteers needed

Posted by deb2

... CANDELA near San Pedro La Laguna. Has anyone volunteered there? I found it via a link from the San Pedro Spanish School. This school and Casa Rosario were mentioned in Lonely Planets Central America on a Shoestring. Has anyone studied at either school?

Quick run down of cool stuff to do in El Savador? ATV tours? Beaches? Jungle tours?

Posted by starlagurl

... frontier, a 1.5 hour drive from San Salvador. One of the few remaining cloud forests in Central America, Montecristo winds to the top where Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador are all visible from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Orchid Gardens near to the ...

San Pedro Sula to Puerto Barrios Guatemala

Posted by novalitza

... can tell me recently if going to Honduras vía Puerto Barrios is safe, i will appreciate it. The last time I went to Central America was 6 years ago. And most of my friends in Guatemala don't travel like backpackers. Thanks for any information that ...

San Pedro Sula to Puerto Barrios Guatemala

Posted by moy180

... can tell me recently if going to Honduras vía Puerto Barrios is safe, i will appreciate it. The last time I went to Central America was 6 years ago. And most of my friends in Guatemala don't travel like backpackers. Thanks for any information that ...

San Pedro Sula to Puerto Barrios Guatemala

Posted by shatuyee

... can tell me recently if going to Honduras vía Puerto Barrios is safe, i will appreciate it. The last time I went to Central America was 6 years ago. And most of my friends in Guatemala don't travel like backpackers. Thanks for any information that ...

San Pedro Sula to Puerto Barrios Guatemala

Posted by novalitza

... can tell me recently if going to Honduras vía Puerto Barrios is safe, i will appreciate it. The last time I went to Central America was 6 years ago. And most of my friends in Guatemala don't travel like backpackers. Thanks for any information that ...

Guidebooks Lonely Planet

Posted by standan

... offer you to exchange your files with mine, as I think there are a lot of people who travels much as I do. I need: Central America on a shoestring travel guide 7th Edition Oct 2010 pdf. Egypt 10th Edition, May 2010 pdf. - полн&# ...

Driving from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Arizona, USA

Posted by adriano28

Posted on Mar 10, 2013, 17:05:14

... a trip in a dunne buggy, start in São Paulo, ship it Panamá and from there I start the trip to Guatemala, crossing all Central America. No problem at borders, they stamp your passaport with date of entry of vehicle and most countries give you 30 days. ...

San Pedro Sula to Puerto Barrios Guatemala

Posted by novalitza

... can tell me recently if going to Honduras vía Puerto Barrios is safe, i will appreciate it. The last time I went to Central America was 6 years ago. And most of my friends in Guatemala don't travel like backpackers. Thanks for any information that ...

San Pedro Sula to Puerto Barrios Guatemala

Posted by novalitza

... can tell me recently if going to Honduras vía Puerto Barrios is safe, i will appreciate it. The last time I went to Central America was 6 years ago. And most of my friends in Guatemala don't travel like backpackers. Thanks for any information that ...

San Pedro Sula to Puerto Barrios Guatemala

Posted by andreajmcc

... can tell me recently if going to Honduras vía Puerto Barrios is safe, i will appreciate it. The last time I went to Central America was 6 years ago. And most of my friends in Guatemala don't travel like backpackers. Thanks for any information that ...

Central and South America

Posted by andrewprimmer

... on my way to buenas aires. Im currently in san cristobal in mexico and planning to travel to san pedro in guatemala. I plan to travel through the rest of central america over the next 2 and a half months so if anyone is doing a similar route (for example ...

Guidebooks Lonely Planet

Posted by yagodka

... offer you to exchange your files with mine, as I think there are a lot of people who travels much as I do. I need: Central America on a shoestring travel guide 7th Edition Oct 2010 pdf. Egypt 10th Edition, May 2010 pdf. - полн&# ...

New Years Eve. What country is best and why?

Posted by salemk

... for reading & I'll be grateful for any help. I'm landing in Cancun on the 25th of October and traveling south into Central America. I don't know how long it will take me to get through each country but I'd like some advice on where you ...

Night Buses in Costa Rica

Posted by mmbcross

This last site is quite remarkable. With the uncertainly of local bus schedules in Central America, it probably isn't 100% correct, but it looks pretty close. I tried several schedules in Guatemala, and at least the long distance bus services seem ...

New blogger, old traveler from US/UK

Posted by mmbcross

... Travelpodder has been to the most countries. By the way, before you move back to the USA, Central America being so close, I would recommend a visit to Guatemala. You might even consider taking a Spanish language course, which Guatemala is famous for.

Advice Please-Last Minute Vacation!!

Posted by aopaq

... given your limited time frame and the fact you are travelling with your young son, it makes better sense to consider Central America versus South America. Although it has been some time since I was there, but if you are into seeing ruins, I would consider ...

Budgeting and Costs

Posted by jeffsadventures

My girlfriend and I are embarking on a one year trip through Central America and part of South America. In September 2007, we will fly into Cancun, Mexico and then work our way south through Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, ...

Budgeting and Costs

Posted by jinsour

My girlfriend and I are embarking on a one year trip through Central America and part of South America. In September 2007, we will fly into Cancun, Mexico and then work our way south through Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, ...

Honduras FAQ and Starter Kit

Posted by shatuyee

... Guatemala, so I find your report pretty accurate. Please keep an eye out for people with questions about Honduras and Central America. I'm sure that with your local knowledge you will be a tremendous asset for our Travelpod users. thnks mmbcross ...

Honduras FAQ and Starter Kit

Posted by mmbcross

... in your neighbour Guatemala, so I find your report pretty accurate. Please keep an eye out for people with questions about Honduras and Central America. I'm sure that with your local knowledge you will be a tremendous asset for our Travelpod users.

Honduras FAQ and Starter Kit

Posted by shatuyee

... as you use some good old fashion common sense nothing bad will happen. LOCATION Honduras is located in Central America between the countries of Guatemala, Salvador and Nicaragua (for a map view click ) Honduras has 2 main tourist attractions the Mayan ...

Lonely Planet Top 10 Countries to Travel

Posted by angel13

... a crowd is on Punta Roca, El Salvador's most famous surfing spot. And when it comes to cities, none in Central America is smarter or cooler than San Salvador, with first-rate universities, museums and galleries. GERMANY Some countries are simply ...

San Pedro Sula to Puerto Barrios Guatemala

Posted by mmbcross

... time considerably less that going via Copan. Can I guarantee that you will arrive in time for the ferry? No, because this is Central America, and anything can happen. Nevertheless if all goes as planned, you should make the ferry easily. As a matter of ...

Round The World Trip

Posted by kilgiraffe

A few things that came to mind.. *Brazil to El Salvador, what route do you plan on taking? The most common South to Central America route is through Ecuador and Colombia, but you'd be doubling up on yourselves. Is there a route through coastal Brazil/ ...

How do we travel so much?

Posted by rbisset

... in case of emergencies. I started putting flights on it but then got really strapped for cash in Australia. By the time I got to Central America I was basically using it daily. As a result I was screwed when I got back! I would have made it even worse ...

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