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

by panerian 23 May 2012

Definitely a low stress border crossing and I'd guess #4 is correct. The border from Chiquimula by bus is under an hour with another 20-30…
RE: starting point day trip from Guatemala to Copan (Honduras)

by braxman 23 May 2012

There are decent hotels with parking in Chiquimula. You can easily get a bus to the border and another one to Copan from there. The border…
Copan Ruinas to El Peten/Flores -New(?) Shuttle Info, "Best" Bus Connection

by KMX 21 May 2012

Hey everybody, So I've read up on the posts and have all the info on the various bus connections, but I still have two questions, one…
RE: Copan to Semuch Champey to Flores

by fulana_cualquiera 18 April 2012

I did basically this same route last summer: From Copan, I took a colectivo to the border at El Florido, where I found a bus waiting…
El Salvador and Guatemala itinerary

by Latsirc 02 April 2012

Hi all, I’ve been using this forum and it’s regular contributors as a base to help me decide on my itinerary for my upcoming trip to Ce…
Re: La Hachadura to Escuintla (and Antigua)

by sailornyanko 03 March 2012

Well, Esquintla is just a short 10 minute bus shuttle to the interstate highway. Just ask the driver to stop you at the Litegua stop in…
Re: Guatemala - Three weeks, including Holy Week - off the beaten path!

by sailornyanko 03 March 2012

Your trip to Guatemala depends on what kinds of things you liked to do. I am greatly sad I didn't have that 1 last day to visit the train…
RE: Copan to Rio Dulce

by fulana_cualquiera 10 February 2012

When I was leaving Copan last time, the bus waiting on the Guatemala side of the border (El Florido) was a pullman that went all the way…
Re: Punta Gorda (Belize) to Copan (Honduras) - Best Way

by pliddon 30 January 2012

Hi Misterbee thanks for the info - yes so far we plan on taking the ferry to puerto barrios, but aren't sure which route is best from…
RE: Guatemala or Peru for 6 months?

by chefhagan 30 January 2012

Did you go to Coatepeque, Mazaltenango, Jalapa, Chiquimula, Zacapa, Retalhuelu or San Marcos? I've NEVER seen a tourist in any of them.…
RE: Punta Gorda (Belize) to Copan (Honduras) - Best Way

by eddystonelightkeep 29 January 2012

I took the water taxi from PG to Livingston. Upriver to Rio Dulce, I hopped a bus, went via Rio Hondo, Chiquimula, and El Florido. You…
Re: Where to from Semuc?

by sailornyanko 29 January 2012

I unfortunately ran out of time to visit the Copan ruins (just needed 1 more day, too bad), but you have two option coming from Antigua:…
Punta Gorda (Belize) to Copan (Honduras) - Best Way

by pliddon 28 January 2012

We're in Punta Gorda now and heading to Copan shortly. Any advice on the best route between PG and Copan? Our research has found two…
RE: Best value: 2 months in Mexico or Guatemala-Honduras

by hurock 10 January 2012

I was looking quickly at what are the cities to see in Guatemala and came up with a draft itinerary: Antigua Chichicastenango Quetzalte…
Banco Azteca in Guatemala

by sailornyanko 11 December 2011

I just booked my flight and I'm going solo to Guatemala between Jan 7-Jan 21st staying half of the time between Antigua and Lake Atitlan,…
RE: How much is the Bus from Guatemala City to Copan

by plasticreality 19 October 2011

Also if you just copy the web address into a service like google translate, it should do just fine. from their website, it looks like…
Re: Coban to Honduras border

by panerian 18 October 2011

In theory you can take a bus as far as El Rancho and then get on one bound for Chiquimula and then on to the Honduras border at El Florido.…
RE: Coban to Honduras border

by MVillamar 18 October 2011

ADN does not accept half way trips, you have to pay full fare to Guatemala City or to wherever it is going. From Cobán to El Florido you…
RE: Coban to Honduras border

by fulana_cualquiera 17 October 2011

Take a Guatemala City-bound bus and get off at El Rancho. From there you should be able to catch a bus all the way to Chiquimula (if not,…
RE: Favourite Volcanoes?

by enroutesiglo 06 October 2011

Brilliant volcano rundown, RM. I too love Chicabal, but it's a much different experience... hiking up the thickly forested slopes to…
RE: Being smart with Antigua to Flores+Semuc Champey

by fulana_cualquiera 29 September 2011

RE: Coban to Copan-- If you were taking Pullmans: The Monja Blanca bus (Coban to GC) is 4.5-5 hours and Hedman Alas is 5 hours. BUT:…
RE: Being smart with Antigua to Flores+Semuc Champey

by fulana_cualquiera 29 September 2011

I am slightly confused about your question (Are you ending as well as starting in Antigua? And sometimes I'm not sure if you're meaning…
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.
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…
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.