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Re: other beach towns

by panerian 23 May 2012

If you´ve been to the surf place near Sipacate you´ve just about seen it all. Aside from the would have-liked-to-be nice hotels at Chulama…
RE: Hiking/Trekking in Guatemala?

by cubisssism_021 26 January 2012

Pedro 555 is right by you first call to an agency; then, if you like to trek onto the Quetzaltenango’s volcanoes, you will need to go…
Re: Favourite Volcanoes?

by cubisssism_021 17 October 2011

RM_75 is right, “Santa Maria - this one is also not active but has Volcano Santiaguito below which has some spectacular explosions every…
Re: Pools in/near Xela?

by panerian 15 August 2011

By the way, if you don't like the public pool there is also a 20 meter indoor pool at the hotel El Campo on the way out of town toward…
Re: San Cristobal to Xela!

by mike7688 04 June 2011

[Adrenalina Tours - Shuttles|http://www.adrenalinatours.com/shuttles/] offer shuttles from San Cristobal del las casa to Xela for around…
Re: Hiking and trekking in Guatemala, safety, weather, etc...

by cubisssism_021 11 March 2011

ivcaz asked, “Also I am wondering about temperature in highlands - we like to travel with a minimum stuff so I need to consider how much…
Re: Transport Tapachula airport to Quetzaltenango

by erl_81 24 February 2011

Dear viajes_de_sadie: As a Mexico City native who lives in Xela, I can assure you that it is completely possible to get there in one…
Re: Guatemala plus some beach time, 2 weeks

by cubisssism_021 12 January 2011

You wrote, "Our main draws for Guatemala are volcanos and ruins," I had already climbed the Volcan Santa Maria in Xelaju long time since…
Re: Itinerary Help! 9 Nights in Guatemala

by cubisssism_021 04 January 2011

Sybilandjoe you mentioned a climbing a volcano, then, I suggest better you to hike the volcanoe Santa Maria and at that same token you…
RE: Guatemala itinerary help please!

by Delmonte 27 December 2010

The only problem is that bus transportation is going to be at a premium on sunday, because lots ot people will be returning home from…
RE: Guatemala itinerary help please!

by Delmonte 27 December 2010

To get to Reu you have to backtrack to GC and I suggest you take Transportes Maya de Oro, which has its own terminal on Calzada Aguilar…
Re: Climbing in Guatemala?

by cubisssism_021 10 October 2010

Thorn1 asked for climbing places and a good trek will be in Xela around its two volcanoes, Santa Maria and Santiaguito, top of one has…
RE: Visiting Antigua and Atitlan area with young kids

by Delmonte 18 July 2010

Hello there. I would think your kids would enjoy a vist to Auto Safari Chapin http://www.autosafarichapin.com/en-index.htm located on…
Best bus plan from Tapachulas to Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala?

by ktt20w 11 July 2010

I already posted this in the Central America section, hope its kosher that I'm reposting here. I am in Oaxaca, México now and hope to…
getting from Tapachula, Chiapas to Xela (Quetzaltenango)?

by ktt20w 11 July 2010

Hey! I am in Oaxaca, México now and hope to be in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala by saturday/sunday in time for a language program.…
RE: Reasonable Driving Itinerary Cd. Cuauhtemoc to San Pedro La Laguna?

by Delmonte 02 July 2010

Going via Tapachula, Retalhuleu about 40/60 kms from the border is a good area to make a stop. You have several good hotels because of…
Guate on Saturday- Where can I go?

by quetalquetzal 02 June 2010

First, thanks for all the helpful posts and replies I've already read. My husband and I are flying to Guate this Saturday, spending…
Guatemala / Translated Tropical Storm Agatha News Account

by rentmexbungalows 30 May 2010

Guatemala, May 29 (EFE) .- Tropical Storm Agatha formed yesterday in the Pacific coast of Guatemala, and tonight could make landfall,…
RE: Is Retalhuleu in the Santa Rosa region? Never mind...

by hopefulist 28 May 2010

Have you considered the typhoid pills? I don't know about kids, but the pills provide longer term protection than the shots (I believe…
Re: Is Retalhuleu in the Santa Rosa region? Never mind...

by nancync 27 May 2010

These are great ideas - thanks so much! We are getting some shots tomorrow (Hep A and typhoid) and I'm starting to think about packing.…
RE: Is Retalhuleu in the Santa Rosa region? Never mind...

by braxman 27 May 2010

... and while you're in the Retalhuleu area, you might consider checking out Takalik Abaj, an archaeological site not far from town that…
RE: Is Retalhuleu in the Santa Rosa region? Never mind...

by Delmonte 25 May 2010

You may also want to check this place out http://www.autosafarichapin.com/auto-safari-photos.asp It's on the road to Monterrico. I'm sure…
RE: Is Retalhuleu in the Santa Rosa region? Never mind...

by nancync 24 May 2010

Great - thanks so much - they both sound like places our kids would like since we don't really ever get to them in the US. I think we'll…
RE: Is Retalhuleu in the Santa Rosa region? Never mind...

by braxman 24 May 2010

Xocomil is the water park, Xetulul is the amusement park. They're next door to each other, run by the same people, but you pay separate…
RE: Is Retalhuleu in the Santa Rosa region? Never mind...

by Delmonte 24 May 2010

Xetulul is a theme and water park in Retalhuleu. Take a look http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E8wvEhmERU and as you can see you can find…