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  1. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Central America Itinerary - For 6 months+

    by SoloHobo 15 September 2011

    The normal route, from people starting with a cheap flight to Cancun, is to explore the Yucatan, then head to Belize, then to Guatamala…

  2. oliwood avatar

    RE: Central America Itinerary - For 6 months+

    by oliwood 15 September 2011

    Costa Rica and Panama are the last countries I would visit, so that's not a problem. I would probably be there in Feb / March.

  3. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Central America Itinerary - For 6 months+

    by SoloHobo 15 September 2011

    You need to base your plans, on your interest, so you need to read up on the areas, see what interest you, then put a plan together. …

  4. oliwood avatar

    Northern Mexico - Safe?

    by oliwood 14 September 2011

    Hi, Planning a big Mexico + Central America trip, and was wondering if I should include northern Mexico in my trip? I heard Copper Canyon…

  5. chloette avatar

    Re: 4 months travelling South America, early 2011: itinerary advice needed!

    by chloette 14 September 2011

    Hello! I will be leaving in Feb 2012 for a long stint in South America and then my friend and I will be working our way through Central…

  6. oliwood avatar

    RE: Central America Itinerary - For 6 months+

    by oliwood 14 September 2011

    But... I would still like to know how to "begin"... like from Mexico to Belize or Mexico to Guatemala, etc. At least for the first two…

  7. oliwood avatar

    RE: Central America Itinerary - For 6 months+

    by oliwood 14 September 2011

    Yeah I thought so, thanks hopefulist (I remember you from my previous posts one year ago!)

  8. hopefulist avatar

    RE: Central America Itinerary - For 6 months+

    by hopefulist 14 September 2011

    Get a guidebook and just head out. With that much time you can figure things out as you go.

  9. oliwood avatar

    RE: Central America Itinerary - For 6 months+

    by oliwood 14 September 2011

    Any suggestions? I must admit I'm a bit lost. I mean, there are tons of information on the Internet on places to see etc. but it just…

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    RE: Need help picking a more exciting honeymoon spot

    by SoloHobo 14 September 2011

    You can find plenty of boutique lodging, adventure, nature and wildlife in Costa Rica, in plenty of places with few tourist and well off…

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    RE: Nicarguian Spanish

    by shortsforwinter 14 September 2011

    I didn't notice much of a difference in the spanish while travelliing around Central America. I travelled mostly alone, have a basic knowled…

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    RE: City Tours in San Jose, Costa Rica

    by shortsforwinter 14 September 2011

    I'll agree with SoloHobo, just get out of the city. Of all the cities in Central America that I heard stories about, San Jose was the…

  13. roquemocan avatar

    RE: Need help picking a more exciting honeymoon spot

    by roquemocan 14 September 2011

    For El Salvador, take a look of Suchitoto, Hotel Los Almendros (not beach) or Kayu Hotel or Casa del Mar Hotel in Sunzal Beach, or Tekuani…

  14. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: City Tours in San Jose, Costa Rica

    by SoloHobo 14 September 2011

    I am sure you are aware of the dangers and risk of the capitol. Foreigners/Tourist are targets. Its also a very dirty, congested, diesel…

  15. skippermax1 avatar

    South Africa Garden Route OR Inland Safari Trip.

    by skippermax1 13 September 2011

    Hi there! I hope you are well! I was travelling through Central America over the summer & fancy some sunshine & travel in the middle of…

  16. oliwood avatar

    Central America Itinerary - For 6 months+

    by oliwood 13 September 2011

    Hi guys, I am currently planning a trip to *Central America* that would start at the end of September (2011). Time is not an issue -…

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    RE: Travelling by car from Mexico crossing Central America down to Patagonia

    by markharf 13 September 2011

    Plenty of opinions on the Central America branch....including mine.

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    RE: Trip by car from Mexico crossing Central America down to Patagonia

    by markharf 13 September 2011

    OP, you ask too many questions for anyone to bother answering. That leads us all to over-simplify; witness #4 and #5 above. Real answer…

  19. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Trip by car from Mexico crossing Central America down to Patagonia

    by SoloHobo 13 September 2011

    Take the bus, leave the Datsun at home.

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    RE: Rainforest Expedition in Central America

    by topherewing 13 September 2011

    Understandable. What days is this flight offered, and what do you consider expensive? Also, isnt there jungle opportunity near la ceiba,…

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    RE: Trip by car from Mexico crossing Central America down to Patagonia

    by Capurgana 13 September 2011

    It costs a small fortune to ship a car around the Darien Gap. Unless your car is hovercraft-convertible, that's what you'll be doing.…

  23. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Spirit Airlines to Central America etc

    by SoloHobo 13 September 2011

    It is the Airline that will enforce the "Onward Travel" requirements, when departing the USA to Guatemala, you will need to check the…

  24. sailornyanko avatar

    Re: Thinking about travelling to Central America this winter

    by sailornyanko 12 September 2011

    Thanks for the suggestions of just keeping the trip limited to 2 countries at the most, I still have time to think about it. So I guess…

  25. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Spirit Airlines to Central America etc

    by bzookaj 12 September 2011

    Or, you could by the ticket to Guatemala, and change it if you decide to stay longer.

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