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  1. panerian avatar

    Re: Getting to El Salvador from Zacapa

    by panerian 14 September 2011

    There is direct bus service from Gualan to Chiquimula and from there to the El Salvador border- Try googling Vargas bus lines.

  2. Delmonte avatar

    RE: Getting to El Salvador from Zacapa

    by Delmonte 14 September 2011

    I agree. From Chiquimula you should be able to find plenty of available transportation to Esquipulas because many pilgrimages visit the…

  3. 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…

  4. roquemocan avatar

    RE: Nicarguian Spanish

    by roquemocan 14 September 2011

    The spanish that are "different" are Guatemalan and Costa Rican. Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador are somewhat similar and fairly…

  5. 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…

  6. chefhagan avatar

    RE: Getting to El Salvador from Zacapa

    by chefhagan 14 September 2011

    Ditto, Zacapa to Chiquimula to Esquipulas and across the border. Lot's of traffic goes that way.

  7. fulana_cualquiera avatar

    RE: Getting to El Salvador from Zacapa

    by fulana_cualquiera 13 September 2011

    As far as bus-transport alternatives, there are buses along the CA9 which will take you to the junction near Rio Hondo. From there, you…

  8. chiguy avatar

    Getting to El Salvador from Zacapa

    by chiguy 13 September 2011

    I'm in Gualan, Zacapa -- quite East-- and wanna travel to San Salvador. But it seems like my only alternative is heading to Guate City…

  9. 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 -…

  10. elviajeromaya avatar

    RE: Retire in Guatemala?

    by elviajeromaya 13 September 2011

    Everybody is different, perhaps he had a difficult life, or an easy one... anyway. Based on the people I know that came here to live I'm…

  11. peej avatar

    RE: Liviing in Nicaragua for 3 months

    by peej 12 September 2011

    Gotta go with Chef. You can get beachfront or close to it for reasonable prices in El Salvador and be less than 45 minutes by bus to…

  12. chefhagan avatar

    RE: Liviing in Nicaragua for 3 months

    by chefhagan 12 September 2011

    Why not El Salvador? IMO far, far better than Nica or CR.

  13. peej avatar

    RE: 20 year old female, first time in El Salvador! Advice please.

    by peej 11 September 2011

    Have a safe and enjoyable trip...

  14. Kass009 avatar

    Re: 20 year old female, first time in El Salvador! Advice please.

    by Kass009 11 September 2011

    Thank you all for the replies.... I've taken in everything you all have shared with me. Can't wait to experience it on my own so I can…

  15. oldtrekker avatar

    RE: 2.5 week Salvador trip- Advise needed :)

    by oldtrekker 09 September 2011

    First- weather. Folks from up north equate rain with cold and misery. Central America rain clears the air. Light weight rain gear to keep…

  16. roquemocan avatar

    RE: Traveling to every country in Central America in one trip

    by roquemocan 08 September 2011

    Tica Bus would be a way to travel between the countries. Hope to have you visit our country El Salvador! (ask us more detailed questions…

  17. BOOMER1 avatar

    RE: Traveling to every country in Central America in one trip

    by BOOMER1 08 September 2011

    Its a very compact region with excellent ground transport links and relaxed borders so you really won't have any problems visiting each…

  18. Ximenal avatar

    RE: It's a Backpacker's Institution

    by Ximenal 08 September 2011

    Before signing onto any tour with Manolo, please note the following: -We were promised we would be dropped off 40 minutes from our next…

  19. Ximenal avatar

    RE: Backpacking through Central- & South America - need feedback!

    by Ximenal 08 September 2011

    Before signing onto any tour with Manolo, please note the following: -We were promised we would be dropped off 40 minutes from our next…

  20. elviajeromaya avatar

    RE: Thinking about travelling to Central America this winter

    by elviajeromaya 08 September 2011

    Yes it is possible (been there done that) but only if you know the routes very well and driving your own car (or private tour by someone…

  21. roquemocan avatar

    RE: solo surf trip

    by roquemocan 05 September 2011

    #3 Peej is in the USA, and I am in El Salvador (in the Capital, San Salvador). Send me a PM!

  22. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Journey From Vegas to Grand Canyon

    by anillos_de_saturno 05 September 2011

    icalit said on #5: +hahaha..so sorry..i should ask the question at the central america..my mistake+ Not at the Americas-Central America…

  23. peej avatar

    RE: solo surf trip

    by peej 05 September 2011

    Well it would help to know how long your stay is. Other than surfing any more interests? You might want to move up the coast to La Libertad…

  24. callmeheh avatar

    solo surf trip

    by callmeheh 05 September 2011

    Greetings I just got back from a surf trip in Nicaragua and I'm ready for my next one, this time in El Salvador. Two things I want to…

  25. audunrosslund avatar

    Couple of questions about Costa Rica and Latin America in general

    by audunrosslund 04 September 2011

    Hi all! I'm flying down to Costa Rica in October, to work with Projects Abroad for a couple of months in Liberia. After my placement…

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