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El Mirador, Guatemala
Posted on Aug 3, 2008, 19:43:17 by mmbcross
... some 60 kilometres from Flores, and about it's only claim to fame is that it stands at the northernmost roadhead in Guatemala. Beyond Carmelita stretches forest right up to the Mexican border. It is also the starting point for trips to El Mirador and Nakbé ...
 
Guatemala and Rio Dulce area
Posted on Feb 18, 2008, 10:35:12 by mmbcross
... getting around and any info you can give would be great. Thanks Susie has asked you some relevant questions. Presumably Casa Guatemala has sent you some information. Much depends on your budget, but there is an excellent service of tourist shuttles in ...
 
Guatemala
Posted on Jan 31, 2005, 10:46:46 by Clinton
... arrived at about 1pm, and had to hire a boat for ourselves to get to Livingston ($100+ later!) There is plenty in Guatemala worth seeing. I would go there over the Yucatan and Belize any day. To be fair, I didn't much enjoy the Yucatan - it ...
 
Renting a car
Posted on Mar 24, 2009, 00:08:52 by mmbcross
... . The kids enjoy the food, and the clothes, although usually too large for locals, can be sold in Guatemala City. Unfortunately, this redistribution of wealth gives Guatemalan tourism a poor image. The Tourist Commission, emerging from its traditional ...
 
Renting a car
Posted on Mar 22, 2009, 11:20:14 by mmbcross
... years. Is there a risk of carjacking? Yes, but it's pretty remote and the only place it is likely to happen is in Guatemala City. I never had a problem in six years, yet a friend of mine was carjacked in his first week after arrival in Guate. Don't ...
 
Renting a car
Posted on Mar 12, 2009, 22:50:55 by mmbcross
... your shoes, my itinerary would be: Cancun - Chetumal - Belize City (side trip to Caye Caulker) - San Ignacio - Flores/Tikal (Guatemala) - Rio Dulce - Side trip to Copan, Honduras - Guatemala City (go through - don't stop) - Antigua - Chichicastenango ...
 
The best of Guatemala in 7 days!
Posted on May 29, 2007, 13:41:49 by SlipperyCoconut
... so I would recommend doing the Bay Islands (Honduras) another time since you only have 1 week. My recommendations for Best Of Guatemala would include: - Visit Lake Atitlan for 1-2 days. Stay at Casa Del Mundo (google for website) or Isla Verde if Casa ...
 
Spanish schools in Guatemala
Posted on Nov 21, 2006, 13:08:49 by Incrediblelife
... a nice atmosphere to be in since we would be there for at least a few weeks doing classes. Definitely let me know what your friends say, or hook me up with them! Are they living in Guatemala right now? Thanks a bunch for all the replies! Jenn
 
Spanish schools in Guatemala
Posted on Nov 19, 2006, 15:50:50 by marc-patty
Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions of places to do spanish classes in Guatemala, possibly with a home stay? We're in Mexico at the moment, but will be heading down to Guatemala soon. Thanks! The two main cities to study Spanish ...
 
Antigua HomeStay
Posted on Mar 18, 2009, 10:23:57 by mmbcross
... to find a separate site for home stays in Antigua. The schools usually have all the available homes contracted, and even with this, there are never enough accommodations for students. Here's what's happening in Guatemala regarding couchsurfing.
 
Busing from Antigua Guatemala to Cancun
Posted on Nov 25, 2008, 01:52:18 by mmbcross
Yes, it's quite possible. Here's what I recommend. You travel Antigua - Guatemala City - Flores - Belice - Chetumal - Cancun. Each section can be purchased separately, as I'm sure you will want to stay over in Flores (Tikal) and Belice. Here&# ...
 
El Mirador, Guatemala
Posted on Aug 10, 2008, 12:18:58 by mmbcross
... size, the world's most diverse destination. The hikes in the Peten are wonderful options. Regrettably (or fortunately), unlike Peru, Guatemala has yet to be overun by tourists, hence organized hikes are sometimes canceled due to lack of participants. It ...
 
El Mirador, Guatemala
Posted on Aug 9, 2008, 23:52:28 by zinnanti
... to Guatemala. We have a six day plan for the Antigua-Chichi-Lake Atitlan region. This is my second trip to Guatemala. Especially considering what the people there have been through, it is a wonderfully inviting place. They have an excellent and diverse ...
 
Guatemala and Rio Dulce area
Posted on Feb 16, 2008, 18:50:12 by tonife
HI We are in the process of adoption and hopefully we will be going to Rio Dulce, Guatemala and Casa Guatemala I am wondering if anyone has any ideas on getting around and any info you can give would be great. Thanks
 
The best of Guatemala in 7 days!
Posted on May 27, 2007, 09:38:39 by Jessica_CDN
... buses, but may have to wait longer for them and they may be hard with a two year old. The tourist industry in Guatemala is pretty extensive, so you can get transport to/from anywhere for pretty reasonable. (Guat is increadibly cheap! - Check out my ...
 
Spanish schools in Guatemala
Posted on Nov 21, 2006, 08:12:56 by Caro!
Jenn, I have friends from Guatemala and perhaps they may be able to help you with your spanish. Let me know for how long you would be there and were in Guatemala? Caro!
 
Spanish schools in Guatemala
Posted on Nov 19, 2006, 14:38:29 by Incrediblelife
Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions of places to do spanish classes in Guatemala, possibly with a home stay? We're in Mexico at the moment, but will be heading down to Guatemala soon. Thanks!
 
Renting a car
Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 21:14:46 by troispistoles
... Rent a Car, in Cancun. The cost was around 800$ US for 3 weeks... Anyways they told us we could cross from Guatemala to Mexico (Western Borders) because we would need a special visa. Well we did it and nothing happened there. No fees, no visas. ...
 
Renting a car
Posted on Jun 14, 2009, 21:35:21 by jarod007
I'm currently living in Nicaragua. I am looking to see what rental car companies will let you travel to Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador. If you can let me know, ASAP, it would be greatly appreciated! Vaya con Dios!
 
Renting a car
Posted on Apr 9, 2009, 12:07:49 by blancarupley
... , thanks a lot! I will post the details once we are certain. Did you do a similar trip? My friend is scared of car attacks, is it that bad around Guatemala? Besides warning to drive at night, I didn't read much about it. Thanks!
 
Renting a car
Posted on Mar 23, 2009, 22:58:31 by troispistoles
Thanks for the advice! Diving and hiking is our prime objective, so that's a good tip. Also we are not interested in big cities... so Guatemala city will be left out like you said! Any volcanos you recommend hiking? Thanks again!
 
Renting a car
Posted on Mar 22, 2009, 09:46:28 by troispistoles
... countries, thanks a lot! I will post the details once we are certain. Did you do a similar trip? My friend is scared of car attacks, is it that bad around Guatemala? Besides warning to drive at night, I didn't read much about it. Thanks!
 
Renting a car
Posted on Mar 12, 2009, 20:32:50 by troispistoles
Hi! How easy is it to rent a car and drive around the countries (Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico)?? We would like to do the Maya Road by ourselves... Anybody did this before? Thanks
 
Which Hotel in Antigua to choose?
Posted on Feb 7, 2009, 15:25:09 by faithzp
Hello, hope you can help. We are a group of 6 going to Antigua, Guatemala in April 9-14, then on to a rented house at the Lake April 14-19. We need help choosing our hotel. We have on hold reservations at these two hotels. They are the only two that have ...
 
boat from Guatemala to Colombia
Posted on Jan 13, 2009, 14:52:58 by mmbcross
Starlagurl is absolutely right. There is no passenger shipping between Guatemala and Colombia. For the amount of money you may have to spend on this voyage, you may as well fly on Copa GUA/PTY/CTG, which will run you about US$ 550 one-way. If you do ...
 
boat from Guatemala to Colombia
Posted on Jan 13, 2009, 13:30:59 by cepasjuste
We're interested in taking a boat from Guatemala (Antigua) to Cartagena preferably, or another port city in Colombia. Has anybody done it? How can we find the schedules and how to get tickets? Thanks!
 
The best of Guatemala in 7 days!
Posted on Oct 28, 2008, 13:15:43 by kariandlukeyb
hola iguerra everyone appears to have given you solid advice already... your family will truly fall in love with guatemala. my advice is try not to fit too much in. when i first started to travel i rushed around like a headless chicken. yes, i ...
 
Spanish schools in Guatemala
Posted on Aug 11, 2008, 20:19:54 by kelcsmittty
... families. I couldn't give it a higher recommendation! For the project in Morelia, see: Phone: 502-7761-8535 or 502-7761-8049 Address: 12 Avenida 10-27, Zona 1 Quetzaltenango, Guatemala Directions: Three Blocks below Parque Central Website:
 
El Mirador, Guatemala
Posted on Aug 3, 2008, 12:39:13 by itfctom
I want to hike on an organised trip to El Mirador in Guatemala. It is five days in the jungle to arrive at a site bigger and older than tikal. I plan to leave 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th of August Come join me, if we can get five people it is $190 per ...
 
Guatemala and Rio Dulce area
Posted on Feb 17, 2008, 12:56:12 by wakingdream
Hi there, What time of year will you be heading to Guatemala? How long will you be there? And I guess it would be good to know what kinds of things you guys are into? ie outdoor adventures? tours? ruins?
 

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