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   RE: A moral dilemma

   by sara666 13 May 2012

   I just looked on a map because it sounded familiar; I certainly didn't stop there. Is it on the way to the border to mexico from Lago…

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   RE: JULY-BELIZE TO GUATEMALA

   by aslukas 13 May 2012

   Should be a great trip! As Misterbee says, the rainy season is something to be aware of, especially if you're trying to make tight transport…

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   RE: Guatemala Vacation July 2012

   by DUDE057 01 May 2012

   I did 10 days last year. Basically I was in Antigua for a few days and hiked up Volcan Pacaya. I then spent 3 days at Lake Atitlan. One…

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

   by mjaguilar 27 April 2012

   Hi! In this time of the year Taca is having flight sales to travel around CA, so I think the air ticket to Tikal is around $230. Tour…

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   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…

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   RE: Transportation from lake Atitlan to Coban

   by barrdaphna 22 April 2012

   "take a direct microbus shuttle". That’s exactly my question. Where can I find this shuttle? From Panajachel ? Or I must get to Chichicast…

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   Guatemala Itinerary (3 and 1/2 Weeks) . . . Any thoughts?

   by alltheworldsastage 13 April 2012

   Hey Guys, I'd love to get your thoughts for this Guatemala Itinerary I have come up with from anyone who has been there and is willing…

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   RE: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

   by littleMerrmaid 11 April 2012

   Thanks for your recommendations, hopefulist and danny! I'm adding Santiago Atitlan to my itinerary as well then.

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   Re: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

   by dannyboypiper2012 10 April 2012

   While you might find a lower price in a remote village consider the cost of getting there. Also, the producer may not live in the village…

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    RE: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by hopefulist 10 April 2012

    I agree re: best shopping in Pana, but if you see just the piece you want in Nebaj or Chajul - buy it. I bought a very tiny and very used…

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    RE: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by littleMerrmaid 10 April 2012

    Thank you! I'm not a collector, just into embroidery myself, and really appreciative of all the imaginative local designs and colors.…

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    Re: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by dannyboypiper2012 10 April 2012

    Best shopping is in Pana. Huge variety and excellent prices. If you happen to be a collector and are looking for a particular piece there…

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    Re: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by littleMerrmaid 10 April 2012

    Danny, hopefulist - Thank you! But I'm going to Nebaj , and just stopping by in Chichi. My intention is to overnight there, wake up early…

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    RE: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by hopefulist 10 April 2012

    danny - I agree that, strictly for shopping, Pana is better than Chichi. I don't recommend folks spend the night in Chichi if they're…

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    Re: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by dannyboypiper2012 10 April 2012

    My suggestion based on multiple trips.. Chichi hotels tend to be overpriced for what you get. There are a couple of high end ones that…

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    Re: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by littleMerrmaid 03 April 2012

    Hi ! And muchisimas gracias! Really appreciate your advice.

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    RE: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by pedro555 03 April 2012

    Hi They are reliable. If you look at any Xela spanish school website they will recommend Alamo (along with others). The trip should…

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    RE: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by littleMerrmaid 03 April 2012

    pedro555 - Thanks for all the info! Are those Alamo buses pretty reliable, that is running about 4 times a day as the schedule says?…

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    RE: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by pedro555 01 April 2012

    Maybe this will help: http://xelawho.com/?page_id=30 I have travelled with both Linea Dorado and Alamo with no issues. LD is more luxuri…

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    Re: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by littleMerrmaid 01 April 2012

    Thanks to everyone for your replies! I have a couple of months to think, but now I'm armed with options :) Pedro555, from where does…

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    RE: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by pedro555 01 April 2012

    You said your choices were chicken bus fron GC or Antigua or shuttle. There is a third way and the way I would do it.. A Xela bound…

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    Re: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by SoloHobo 31 March 2012

    [I used this, though not for basic shuttles, but for tours.|http://www.adrenalinatours.com/]

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    RE: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by steve486435 31 March 2012

    private shuttles maybe. i have actually been to nebaj recently and took the method that poster #2 has said. maybe tim'ster can enlighten…

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    RE: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by SoloHobo 30 March 2012

    You will see in both places, plenty of agencies selling shuttle services to many places including the above. You might even inquire with…

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    Re: travel from Antigua/GUA airport to Chichicastenango + hotels there

    by littleMerrmaid 30 March 2012

    Thanks, SoloHobo! Where in Antigua do I go to take the shuttle to Pana? And then in Pana, is there a certain place the shuttles leave…