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   Guatemala City to Antigua

   by gollumsd 29 May 2012

   We are arriving in GUA at 11am and was wondering if anyone has recommendations for directly going to Antigua the same day. Is it possible?…

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   RE: Short notes on Guate

   by Delmonte 29 May 2012

   I've never stayed at Hotel Spring because I always stay at Hotel Sevilla. But I'm going to check it out next time. I suggest you go check…

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   guat city to flores/tikal 2 adults 4 kids advice please

   by rkmilne 29 May 2012

   Hi there We have been in Guatemala for 6 weeks now and it's generally really great. We (being 2 parents and 4 kids) have mainly used…

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   RE: Flores

   by dominic77 28 May 2012

   Mirador del Lago has a good location overlooking the lake in Flores, just make sure you check out a few rooms, as some of them are poorly…

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   RE: Flores

   by kwallek 28 May 2012

   No Olmec roads that I know of have been located but the old Royal road that ran from Flores to Guatemala City has some pretty backcountry…

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   RE: Flores

   by giopassarelli 28 May 2012

   Oh, yes, and there is a museum in La Democracia with the olmecoid heads, there are a few at the Miraflores museum in Guatemala City (Behind…

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   RE: Flores

   by giopassarelli 28 May 2012

   There are two hotels inside the park in Tikal, both are rather comfortable lodges. Staying one or two nights depends on how much you…

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   RE: Tapachula to Guatemala City

   by uulwalker 27 May 2012

   In a combination of the above responses, I would recommend Ticabus if you just need to get to Guate quickly and the chicken buses if you…

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   RE: from santiago atitlan to ahuachapan

   by roquemocan 27 May 2012

   Ahuachapán is on the CA-1 highway (Panamerican Highway) - the main route between Guatemala City and San Salvador. I think it would be…

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    RE: How to Get From La Ceiba Honduras to Guatemala City ?

    by Delmonte 26 May 2012

    That border crossing point you're referring to is El Corinto or Corinto near Puerto Barrios. And I agree IMO that'd be the fastest and…

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    Re: How to Get From La Ceiba Honduras to Guatemala City ?

    by panerian 26 May 2012

    You are correct. It takes me around 4 hours to drive to Copan from Guatemala City in a private auto. (Even longer really because I always…

12. 

    RE: Where to go in Guatemala?

    by hopefulist 26 May 2012

    The highlands, especially the area around Lake Atitlán, is where I'd head. You won't find major Maya ruins close, but you could stop off…

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    RE: How to Get From La Ceiba Honduras to Guatemala City ?

    by hopefulist 26 May 2012

    I think your figures are off a bit, pan. I've done the GC to Copán Ruinas part in a car several times and that alone has always been 4…

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    Re: How to Get From La Ceiba Honduras to Guatemala City ?

    by panerian 26 May 2012

    Thanks for your comments which only reinforce my own conclusions. The major objection I have to the ultra first class buses is that they…

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    RE: How to Get From La Ceiba Honduras to Guatemala City ?

    by hopefulist 25 May 2012

    It takes about 12 hours and costs about $85 on Hedman. Taking 1 company like that would make the transitions easy and the segments line…

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    RE: How to Get From La Ceiba Honduras to Guatemala City ?

    by dominic77 25 May 2012

    [Hedman Alas|https://www.hedmanalas.com/] would be the most comfortable and convenient way to travel. It won't be cheap, though. I am…

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    RE: low cost flights in central america

    by anillos_de_saturno 25 May 2012

    Interjet has also flights from Guatemala City to Mexico DF but, as Mexico DF isn't in Central America, those are flights to Central America;…

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    How to Get From La Ceiba Honduras to Guatemala City ?

    by panerian 25 May 2012

    I need to instruct a friend on how to get bus connections from La Ceiba, Honduras to Guatemala City. We also need to know how long it…

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    RE: Advice for US folks to Cuba with no affiliations, just travel

    by peloblanco 25 May 2012

    The usual thorough and spot-on advice, Rosa, but I found your opening statements rather. US citizens who wish to fly to Cuba, at least…

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    RE: Has anyone travelled from Livingston to La Ceiba / Bays Islands in 1 day?

    by hopefulist 24 May 2012

    If your combination of shuttles and buses fit together smoothly (no guarantee), it would take about 12 hours to get from Guatemala City…

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    RE: starting point day trip from Guatemala to Copan (Honduras)

    by aslukas 23 May 2012

    Once you get back to the Guate side, you should pop over to Quirigua (maybe the following morning). It's a beautiful site that has much…

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    RE: Help in Guatemala City?

    by bajasur 23 May 2012

    Nicafyl ok, I get it now. Your first post on TT in regards to cars in Nica was an ad for a web site. Niclaving.

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    Re: Help in Guatemala City?

    by nicafyl 23 May 2012

    OK, I get it now. Your post was an ad for a web site. Fine but my question was really about "tourism things". Picking a hotel that happens…

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    RE: Help in Guatemala City?

    by bajasur 23 May 2012

    Delmonte, thanks for the website. great info for those of us that live in Guatemala.

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    RE: Help in Guatemala City?

    by Delmonte 23 May 2012

    Hi there...I'd say that if you're looking for information about relocating to guatemala city on a permanent basis, you are in the wrong…