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  1. talamanca avatar

    RE: Belize/Guatemala Question!

    by talamanca 02 May 2012

    There is a ferry from Punta Gorda, Belize to Puerto Barrios, Guatemala...not so far from Livingston.

  2. LanSluder avatar

    RE: Livingston as a day trip from Rio Dulce

    by LanSluder 28 April 2012

    Depends on where in Belize you are. Seasonal rains usually, but not always, start in May in the Deep South (Toledo District) and in Caribbe…

  3. misterbee avatar

    RE: crossing boarders by sea

    by misterbee 30 March 2012

    From Belize to Guatemala, your best chance to hitch (if by hitch, you mean a free ride) a lift would probably be from Punta Gorda. There's…

  4. ruthalice avatar

    RE: Ideas for 3 to 4 days, Mom and 11 y.o. daughter -- esp. seeing dolphins

    by ruthalice 27 March 2012

    My sister lives in Frisco and when she flew down here she came with TACA - she said the planes were very spacious, but to beware to check…

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    RE: Archaeological sites in Mexico,Guatemala, Belize and Honduras

    by misterbee 24 March 2012

    In Belize, Caracol should be on the top of your list. If you want more... Xunantunich and Lamanai (recommended for the trip along the…

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    RE: Punta Gorda to Placencia

    by ruthalice 19 March 2012

    The exit fee from Punta Gorda is $37.50Bz - has been since they finished the new concrete Immigration and Customs building a year or two…

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    RE: Getting to Belize from England

    by ruthalice 19 March 2012

    Other option is fly into Guatemala City - not as cheap as Cancun, but cheaper than Belize City - my uncle just came to visit me and flew…

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    RE: Would you suggest a visit to Punta Gorda?

    by ruthalice 19 March 2012

    The exit fee from Punta Gorda is $37.50Bz - has been since they finished the new concrete Immigration and Customs building a year or two…

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    Re: Honeymoon around Belize, ending in Cancun

    by ruthalice 19 March 2012

    If you want to do a mix of off-the-beaten track adventure and jungle luxury, then Toledo is great for that - Punta Gorda is a very quiet…

  10. arisparis avatar

    Warning: It’s gonna be a long one (trip report)

    by arisparis 10 March 2012

    My husband (mid-60s) and I (mid-50s) recently returned from an almost 6-week trip to Belize and Honduras. I would like to return the favor,…

  11. misterbee avatar

    RE: Rio Bravo conservation area and more...

    by misterbee 26 February 2012

    When you get to Orange Walk, there should be some small vans that go to smaller villages. I'm not sure where they wait in OW Town or which…

  12. misterbee avatar

    RE: Central America costs

    by misterbee 25 February 2012

    Here are some APPROXIMATE prices in Belize. Accommodation Cheapest rooms with shared bathroom can be found for under BZ$50 and there…

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    RE: Budget Travel from Uitla/ La Ceiba to Caye Caulker/Belize City

    by misterbee 08 February 2012

    What about a water taxi? 1. Water Taxi Between Belize City and Honduras I have no information about this service except what’s on the…

  14. khortt avatar

    Itinerary for 2 weeks in Belize

    by khortt 07 February 2012

    Hi - First, I am traveling with sister and mother both who have some limitations as to their physical activity. This will rule out zip…

  15. misterbee avatar

    RE: Punta Gorda (Belize) to Copan (Honduras) - Best Way

    by misterbee 29 January 2012

    Do you know about the daily water taxis from PG to Puerto Barrios, Guatemala? Is that any help? Let me know if you need more info. I…

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    RE: Livingston as a day trip from Rio Dulce

    by misterbee 27 January 2012

    If it's any help, there are water taxis between Livingston (and Puerto Barrios) and Punta Gorda, Belize. I don't know your complete itine…

  17. LanSluder avatar

    RE: Livingston as a day trip from Rio Dulce

    by LanSluder 27 January 2012

    As regards the Garifuna in Belize: The cayes in Belize (notably the two largest and most populous, Ambergris and Caulker) are not Garifuna.…

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    RE: travel from belize to guatemala

    by misterbee 25 January 2012

    Option 1. By Bus From Placencia (or Independence), get a bus to Belmopan -- it will probably go to Dangriga first -- you might have to…

  19. LanSluder avatar

    RE: Punta Gorda to Placencia

    by LanSluder 19 January 2012

    Hickatee Cottages is great. I've stayed there a number of times. Kate and Ian are great hosts, and Kate is an excellent cook -- try…

  20. misterbee avatar

    RE: Punta Gorda to Placencia

    by misterbee 19 January 2012

    The James Bus Line buses go from BC to PG. The Regular bus (non-express) is about 6.5 hours. The express bus is just over 5 hours. If…

  21. alohawaters avatar

    Punta Gorda to Placencia

    by alohawaters 19 January 2012

    Hi there, We are thinking about busing from BC to PG. Anyone know how long this takes? Is the trek to Punta Gorda worth it? Any one…

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    RE: Trip suggestions to round out our trip........

    by hopefulist 18 January 2012

    Here's the contact information for [William|http://www.parrot-nest.com/belize-shuttle.html] and for another provider I can recommend,…

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    RE: A Piece of New Ground - Punta Gorda, Belize?

    by hopefulist 15 January 2012

    Thanks, Lan - you're a peach. :-)

  24. LanSluder avatar

    RE: A Piece of New Ground - Punta Gorda, Belize?

    by LanSluder 15 January 2012

    hopefulist, I replied to you on another forum where you also had posted this question. I saw this place only before it opened.

  25. hopefulist avatar

    RE: A Piece of New Ground - Punta Gorda, Belize?

    by hopefulist 15 January 2012

    False alarm - my system +said+ the email bounced back but it made it through and they were quick to respond; website will be updated in…

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