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El Mirador, Guatemala

Posted by zoriloco

... village 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 ...

dangers? - Antique travel question

Posted by tripumdiewelt

Posted on Feb 5, 2012, 12:29:26

... was stopped close to the border to El Salvador. Armed robbery. Bad luck. But even having such experiences we still find Guatemala is a very beautiful country. Extremely nice landscapes, nature and rich Maya culture. But try to be cautions. Our Guatemala ...

Hiking Volcan Tajumulco

Posted by mmbcross

... that may help: and organize volcano treks, including Tajumulco. If I were to choose just one volcano to ascend in Guatemala I would choose , near Quetzaltenango. It can be done in a day, the views are more spectacular than Tajumulco, which in ...

El Mirador, Guatemala

Posted by mmbcross

... village 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 ...

Guatemala and Rio Dulce area

Posted 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 ...

Renting a car

Posted by mmbcross

... and Gatorade. 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 ...

Renting a car

Posted 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 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 ...

Spanish schools in Guatemala

Posted 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 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 ...

Getting To Xela from Airport? Spanish Schools? - Xela, Guatemala travel question

Posted by merebear

... tips would be appreciated! Also, I haven't picked my school yet, so any tips there are also appreciated. Are you flying into Guatemala City? I studied 2 years ago in San Pedro de Atitlan. It won't be as long as a bus ride. I went to Casa ...

traveling soon to Guatemala

Posted by runbikefly

I am new to Travel Pod and I have enjoyed reading the posts about Guatemala. I am planning to go there soon. My friend's house is near Puerto Barrios, I plan on spending most of my time in that general area since I won't be there more than a few ...

Renting a car

Posted 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 ...

Renting a car

Posted by lcasas

... 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. ...

Antigua HomeStay

Posted 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 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 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 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 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 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 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!

Spanish schools in Guatemala

Posted by tripumdiewelt

Posted on Feb 5, 2012, 12:36:17

To us Antigua seems to be the best place in Guatemala to study Spanish. It is an affordable yet liveable nice town. Easy to get around to to enjoy. Partly already western standard. But try not to follow people who offer you something on the street. Better ...

Guatamala

Posted by cocoagogo

Posted on Aug 30, 2011, 06:20:16

I'm actually moving to Guatemala in March of this year. Will be living in Livingston, to start with anyway, and working with a tour company. Anyone want to drop by let me know. Hi Andrea, I just joined TravelPod so I may not get around the ...

Sarstooth River - Livingston, Guatemala travel question

Posted by belizebud

Are there boats that leave Livingston and travel up the Sarstooth river? It borders Belize and Guatemala

El Mirador, Guatemala

Posted by bedouin77

... - Dec. 1. The cost is about US$100 per person for the 5(-6) day trek. There are no mules, we will carry our own supplies, but the guide, a native English speaker has done this many times. More info: 55226499 (Guatemala) or email: bedoun77@gmail.com

Guatemala wikipage.

Posted by alek2

Hello.If you are trying to fing travel informations about Guatemala,you can find many here in this location .

spanish school sol latino

Posted by blondytravel

hello , last year I went tp Guatemala -Quetzaltenango , I followed a half year spanish classes in sol latino. I liked the school very much , nice teachers- amazing activities...and cheap! Quetzaltenango is a beautiful city , and everything is near.

Spanish schools in Guatemala

Posted by jhongillian

Beware Marco Tulio Coronado AKA el chucho I recently travelled to Guatemala and I planned to study Spanish in school. When I arrived in Antigua, a man in the street suggested me a in a poor English a nice school, I trusted the man because he looked as an ...

De Guatemala a Costa Rica

Posted by missmol

Caros, quiero irme de Guatemala hacia Costa Rica de barco pero no tengo idea como hacerlo, įlguien me puede ayudar? Saludos!!!! Thais

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