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  1. LanSluder avatar

    RE: Buses to Placencia

    by LanSluder 19 November 2011

    There's a person here who focuses on bus and other travel within Belize, and doubtless he will respond in detail. He does the Belize…

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    RE: 6 extra days in Mexico - Yucatan Peninsula or Belize?

    by heyduke 19 November 2011

    It has taken me years and I have just begun to see all there is.

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    RE: 6 extra days in Mexico - Yucatan Peninsula or Belize?

    by chris0daniel 19 November 2011

    Northword is right that six days isn't very much time. Either: (1) Use Northword's route, from post #10 OR (2) Go straight to Tik…

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    RE: 6 extra days in Mexico - Yucatan Peninsula or Belize?

    by northword 19 November 2011

    Let's do the arithmetic. One day to get to Tikal. Two days to see it. It is an enormous site and you could well allocate as I did FOUR…

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    RE: 6 extra days in Mexico - Yucatan Peninsula or Belize?

    by aslukas 18 November 2011

    Your itinerary looks good to me, but I can't emphasize enough that you should set up your transport out of Lamanai in advance--if you…

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    RTW HELP...

    by 3oh3Traveler 18 November 2011

    Hi everyone I'm planning on doing an extended RTW leaving on 3/5/2012 beginning in Belize, and probably the largest advantage I have is…

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    RE: 6 extra days in Mexico - Yucatan Peninsula or Belize?

    by Boingo 18 November 2011

    I mean Merida before Playa del Carmen, and Tikal after. Maybe even get 1-way flights and return home via Tikal - Guatemala City

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    RE: 6 extra days in Mexico - Yucatan Peninsula or Belize?

    by Boingo 18 November 2011

    Don't know if you have the flexibility to do Merida at start of your trip and Tikal at end? Might make things a bit less hectic. Tikal…

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    RE: 6 extra days in Mexico - Yucatan Peninsula or Belize?

    by ger_power 18 November 2011

    hi merida is also well worth staying around for a few days, nice relaxed city with a great atmosphere. plenty of options for day trips…

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    Re: 6 extra days in Mexico - Yucatan Peninsula or Belize?

    by MwahMwahMwaaah 18 November 2011

    You used to be able to fly from Cancun to Flores with Tikal Jets - defo time saver. The flight would then go on to Antigua. It didnt land…

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    RE: 2wk itinerary in Belize/Guatemala... have specific questions

    by hopefulist 18 November 2011

    We've tried booking Casa Blanca twice months in advance for summer stays and it's been booked. We've enjoyed both [The Aguada|www.aguadahote…

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    RE: 6 extra days in Mexico - Yucatan Peninsula or Belize?

    by heyduke 18 November 2011

    Tikal is well worth being exhausted.

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    RE: 6 extra days in Mexico - Yucatan Peninsula or Belize?

    by angecast 18 November 2011

    What do you think of this itinerary? Playa del carmen - Chetumal Chetumal - Orange walk (boat trip to Lamanai ruins in Belize) Lamanai…

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    RE: 6 extra days in Mexico - Yucatan Peninsula or Belize?

    by Boingo 18 November 2011

    Tikal? ...It won't take all those days. Merida is highly recommended on this forum.

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    6 extra days in Mexico - Yucatan Peninsula or Belize?

    by angecast 18 November 2011

    Hello my boyfriend and I will be meeting up with some friends of mine in Playa del Carmen, we'll be doing the whole all inclusive resort…

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    RE: New Year 2012 around Belize? (Guatemala? Honduras?)

    by misterbee 18 November 2011

    From your post, I'd say Caye Caulker is the place for you. It has the backpacker atmosphere you seek and there will be a lot of people…

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    Christmas with my child and with the lokals.

    by gabysjazzybear 17 November 2011

    Okay here it is. i looked around for the best travel (wanted Belize and the complete pack) but now i see the light. We ( me and my 4 years…

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    RE: Caye Caulker diving

    by LanSluder 17 November 2011

    Frenchie's and Belize Diving Services are two. US$40 to $45 for a one-tank local day dive/US$75 to $85 for two-tank local dive trip,…

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    RE: New Year 2012 around Belize? (Guatemala? Honduras?)

    by LanSluder 17 November 2011

    San Pedro has the most to do on New Year's Eve of any place in Belize except Belize City (where you probably wouldn't want to be). Lots…

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    New Year 2012 around Belize? (Guatemala? Honduras?)

    by Norppa 17 November 2011

    Hi all! I'm travelling in Central America before the New Year and leaving from Belize City on Jan 3rd 2012. I've been reading a ton of…

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    RE: How to spend my two months?

    by hopefulist 17 November 2011

    My favorites are Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras - my photos and trip reports are below. Happy trails!

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    RE: guatemala weather in January-March and what to wear?

    by eddystonelightkeep 17 November 2011

    check the FAQs, there are 2 with womens packing lists. get a guide book, read the climate section. i use a 2004 LP Guatemala, Belize &…

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    RE: Pelican Bay

    by LanSluder 16 November 2011

    Don't know of a Pelican Bay in Belize. There's Pelican Reef Resort south of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye and also Pelican Beach in Dangriga…

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    Pelican Bay

    by South_of_60 16 November 2011

    Hi, Tried finding the website for Pelican Bay Lodge in Belize but it is not showing up for me. Can someone find it or is it out of action.…

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