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  1. braxman avatar

    Re: language school in Antigua, Guatemala

    by braxman 27 May 2012

    ... and by "most recommended" we can take it to mean "listed first in an alphabetically-ordered list"?

  2. Bastian_Balboa avatar

    Re: language school in Antigua, Guatemala

    by Bastian_Balboa 27 May 2012

    Hey Guys, I just want to put my experience to this topic. I was in Antigua for almost 2 months and I went to the Antiguena Spanisch…

  3. lighttraveler111 avatar

    is Antigua wheelchair accesible?

    by lighttraveler111 26 May 2012

    Hi, I will be traveling to Honduras in the fall to work for a year but want to spend a couple of months prior in Antigua Guatemala to…

  4. 2travel2know avatar

    RE: Adventure Honeymoon in Carribean: Grenada / Cartagena

    by 2travel2know 14 May 2012

    Easier way to fly between Grenada GND and Cartagena CTG may be flying out of Port-of-Spain POS via Copa Airlines, plane change in Panama…

  5. rosemarielilah avatar

    hotels in Managua

    by rosemarielilah 09 May 2012

    Hi, I will be in Managua for a weekend (June) before traveling to Antigua, Guatemala. I am traveling alone on this leg of my trip and…

  6. mejorarmiespanol avatar

    Seeking Ride to Antigua, Guatemala from Central Mexico

    by mejorarmiespanol 09 May 2012

    I am a first time poster, so if there is a better spot for this message (or even other forums) please let me know. I am looking to catch…

  7. mejorarmiespanol avatar

    Seeking Ride to Antigua, Guatemala from Central Mexico

    by mejorarmiespanol 09 May 2012

    I am a first time poster, so if there is a better spot for this message (or even other forums) please let me know. I am looking to catch…

  8. andrewchum1 avatar

    RE: language school in Antigua, Guatemala

    by andrewchum1 30 April 2012

    I too recommend the Antiguena which has a lovely garden on the edge of town. Instead of Tikal you should consider Copan which is a much…

  9. Boingo avatar

    RE: Best Spanish Language School in Mexico

    by Boingo 29 April 2012

    Echoing sentiments above, there are many good schools. Think about the location you are interested in, then find out if there are good…

  10. mjaguilar avatar

    Re: 1 Week in Guate Itin Q's and unique experiences

    by mjaguilar 25 April 2012

    Don't know where you get your info, but there's a couple of wrongs in there (the lake part and the Tikal-not-being-worth it part...) You're…

  11. knottsl avatar

    Great Spanish Teacher

    by knottsl 20 April 2012

    Hi, Just wanted to pass along the information for a great Spanish teacher who works independently in Antigua, Guatemala. I started working…

  12. cascada avatar

    RE: From Nicaragua to Guatemala

    by cascada 18 April 2012

    hey all, thought i'd update this post. yes, i ended up taking the southern route. i'm headed to antigua tomorrow morning from copan…

  13. bairdlet avatar

    Re: Single female travelling alone in Central America

    by bairdlet 16 April 2012

    I routinely travel alone for months at a time in Central America (I'm a graduate student in anthropology, and it's where I do my fieldwork).…

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    RE: Single female travelling alone in Central America

    by bairdlet 16 April 2012

    I'm 28, female, and routinely travel alone for months at a time in Central America (I'm a graduate student in anthropology, and it's where…

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    Re: Travelling alone in Central America

    by bairdlet 16 April 2012

    I routinely travel alone for months at a time in Central America (I'm a graduate student in anthropology, and it's where I do my fieldwork).…

  16. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Central America for three weeks + music?

    by SoloHobo 11 April 2012

    Pick one country. There is plenty to do in Guatemala alone. As for Jazz, and good music scene, Antigua Guatemala is good for that. You…

  17. hopefulist avatar

    RE: Central America for three weeks + music?

    by hopefulist 11 April 2012

    If you truly have to save the cost difference between that plan and just flying in and out of 1 country or 2 neighboring countries, then…

  18. joeldippold avatar

    Re: On-line Spanish Courses (via Skype)

    by joeldippold 30 March 2012

    Hi all, Wanted to let you know that Amalia's having some trouble with her web site--the domain has been hijacked by spammers or something…

  19. leslielu avatar

    Central America extension

    by leslielu 26 March 2012

    I'm planning a 4 week organised trip through Central America next winter, starting in Panama and finishing in Antigua, Guatemala. Following…

  20. patywolf avatar

    RE: Chiapas Mexico to Guatemala by bus

    by patywolf 18 March 2012

    Have taken the shuttles from San Cristobal de Las Casas to Antigua, Guatemala and the reverse many times now. It is door to door and takes…

  21. cubisssism_021 avatar

    RE: Traveling & Studying Spanish in Antigua, Guatemala

    by cubisssism_021 15 March 2012

    I agreed with Panerian, and it is posible to study not only in Guatemala City, but you can study in Xelaju, where there is also located…

  22. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Best historic towns in Central America?

    by SoloHobo 12 March 2012

    Antigua Guatemala is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a very picturesque and well preserved spanish colonial city, cobble stone streets,…

  23. panerian avatar

    Re: Traveling & Studying Spanish in Antigua, Guatemala

    by panerian 12 March 2012

    You must evaluate the Spanish instruction you will receive in Antigua on a cost versus benefit basis. If you want professional level Spanish…

  24. viajeroabcd avatar

    RE: Traveling & Studying Spanish in Antigua, Guatemala

    by viajeroabcd 11 March 2012

    Thanks for the informative post. I have to say, though, that I think the fact that your classes included quite a few breaks and weren't…

  25. Aloysius avatar

    RE: Traveling & Studying Spanish in Antigua, Guatemala

    by Aloysius 11 March 2012

    A most interesting and useful report. Thanks for taking the time to post it. Sorry for the disappointing parts of your experience. I always…

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