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  1. misterbee avatar

    RE: Lodging and Sites Between Belize City and San Ignacio

    by misterbee 23 May 2012

    The Belize Zoo is the cheapest and easiest place to get to. It's located on the Western Highway about 29 miles from Belize City on the…

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    RE: Bus BZE to San Ignacio

    by misterbee 19 May 2012

    You should be out of the airport by 3 pm. Get a taxi to the bus terminal in Belize City (BZ$50 and about 20 minutes). If you want, find…

  3. LanSluder avatar

    RE: Tour in Belize

    by LanSluder 19 May 2012

    1) Not practical to do Caracol, bus to Belize City and get to Caulker the same day. The main issue is that by the time you finish the…

  4. hopefulist avatar

    RE: Cave Tubing Recs - Belize

    by hopefulist 19 May 2012

    When we stayed at Macal River Camp they let us ride into town without cost when the supply truck was making a run, otherwise the charge…

  5. LanSluder avatar

    RE: Cave Tubing Recs - Belize

    by LanSluder 19 May 2012

    Yes, Macal River Camp is on the Chaa Creek grounds, a short hike from the main lodge. Buses between Benque and San Ignacio will drop…

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    RE: San Ignacio and the area

    by misterbee 19 May 2012

    Just to put some times on that trip, it will take a couple of hours to reach the border, and almost another hour to get through two immigrat…

  7. LanSluder avatar

    RE: San Ignacio and the area

    by LanSluder 18 May 2012

    Buses from Benque Viejo and from San Ignacio on the Western Highway (also known as Benque Road west of San Ignacio) go right beside Cahal…

  8. barrdaphna avatar

    San Ignacio and the area

    by barrdaphna 18 May 2012

    I am planning now my Belize trip in July. I'll arrive from Flores, GU and I have difficulties in estimating the times. Is it reasonable…

  9. hopefulist avatar

    RE: Cave Tubing Recs - Belize

    by hopefulist 18 May 2012

    Does that mean you're not interested in jungle accommodations in the San Ignacio area? We loved [Macal River Camp|www.belizecamp.com],…

  10. allywashere avatar

    Cave Tubing Recs - Belize

    by allywashere 18 May 2012

    Hi all: Looking for a cave tubing tour in Belize between Caye Caulker and Dangriga. Looked at Caves Branch and though it looks amazing,…

  11. misterbee avatar

    RE: Mexico>Belize>Guatemala triangle

    by misterbee 16 May 2012

    +Also, are there direct buses from Chetumal to San Ignacio? Are there any first class bues with A/C?+ Yes & no. The San Juan Travel Serv…

  12. aslukas avatar

    RE: Mexico>Belize>Guatemala triangle

    by aslukas 16 May 2012

    Tikal and Caracol are very different, and there are many threads on this forum where people offer their varying suggestions as to which…

  13. mopapp avatar

    Re: Mexico>Belize>Guatemala triangle

    by mopapp 16 May 2012

    Hello All, we're planning a similar trip in July. Would you suggest Caracol or Tikal? We'll have 3 full days and were planning to say…

  14. Greggo avatar

    RE: Mexico>Belize>Guatemala triangle

    by Greggo 14 May 2012

    I would visit Lamanai on the way down buy bus, Visit Tikal, maybe some time in San Ignacio, then head for Caye Caulker and take the Belize…

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    RE: JULY-BELIZE TO GUATEMALA

    by postcardsfromjody 12 May 2012

    I loved Flores in Guatemala. It's near Tikal so an easy stop if you're going there. Flores is a really pretty town & very chill -- it…

  16. misterbee avatar

    RE: JULY-BELIZE TO GUATEMALA

    by misterbee 11 May 2012

    Is that US$1000 each or for 2? Some estimates for Belize... accommodation: cheapest hostels/hotels are BZ$20 to BZ$60 per night (2 shari…

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    RE: best route for itinerary

    by misterbee 09 May 2012

    +I suspect we have to go into Belize City to catch transport for either the cayes or San Ignacio.+ Not always. If you want to go by…

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    RE: best route for itinerary

    by misterbee 09 May 2012

    In general, I'd go to Caye Caulker last so that you can have some relaxing beach time at the end of your trip, and you should be able…

  19. JACKYL01 avatar

    RE: Belize June 7-12th, enough time for ATM Cave, Cave Tubing, and Beach?

    by JACKYL01 07 May 2012

    The only way that you can see all of the main sites in the San Igancio area would be if you rent a vehicle and kind of carry a forced…

  20. misterbee avatar

    RE: Guatemala to Yucatan

    by misterbee 05 May 2012

    Just wondering -- why Dangriga? It's a bit out of the way if you're heading to Mexico, and it's not really a tourist destination. Do you…

  21. NickTakesFlight avatar

    RE: 10 Days Solo Belize Adventure - Need Advice

    by NickTakesFlight 25 April 2012

    "You could head down to PG / Toledo on the 18th for the Cacao Festival weekend (18th to 20th May), head off to the Sapodilla Cayes with…

  22. cybergal avatar

    RE: Is Belize worth a visit?

    by cybergal 23 April 2012

    I love Belize. I've been twice, including once solo. I find it friendly, laid back, pretty (both the coast and inland, near to San Ignacio)…

  23. hopefulist avatar

    RE: Caye Caulker to Antigua

    by hopefulist 21 April 2012

    On Caulker you might want to consider [Maxhapen Cottages|http://www.gocayecaulker.com/accommodations/maxhapan-cabanas], too. We had a…

  24. LanSluder avatar

    RE: Caye Caulker to Antigua

    by LanSluder 20 April 2012

    You're probably underestimating some travel times a little. Bus from Belize City to San Ignacio will be around 3 hours with all the stops.…

  25. misterbee avatar

    RE: Caye Caulker to Antigua

    by misterbee 20 April 2012

    +jul 20-22 shuttle/bus to san ignacio 2hrs?+ From the water taxi terminal in Belize City, walk (1 km) or taxi (BZ$6) to the bus terminal…

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