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  1. fulana_cualquiera avatar

    RE: Photo adventure in Guate (February 19-March 2): what would YOU do if ME?

    by fulana_cualquiera 18 February 2012

    Really, all I can tell you is to follow the normal advice... Be aware of your surroundings, watch your belongings, and when in doubt about…

  2. BuenasCosasGT avatar

    RE: Riding on top of a chicken bus

    by BuenasCosasGT 20 January 2012

    Family trips are always fun in Guatemala. Our favorite thing in the whole world is to ride on top of chicken buses. Always a nice breeze.…

  3. panerian avatar

    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.

  4. chiguy avatar

    Getting to El Salvador from Zacapa

    by chiguy 13 September 2011

    I'm in Gualan, Zacapa -- quite East-- and wanna travel to San Salvador. But it seems like my only alternative is heading to Guate City…

  5. chiguy avatar

    Getting to San Salvador from Eastern Guatemala

    by chiguy 13 September 2011

    I'm in Gualan, Zacapa -- quite East in Guatemala -- and wanna travel to San Salvador. But it seems like my only alternative is heading…

  6. Delmonte avatar

    RE: Feedback on itinerary - eastern Guat./Caribbean coast

    by Delmonte 11 March 2010

    Well... just like all the ex-pats that 've been living in the rio dulce area (www.riodulcechisme.com) that's my favorite part of the country…

  7. braxman avatar

    RE: Logistic – the fastest way from Flores (Guatemala) to La Ceiba (Honduras)

    by braxman 28 January 2010

    That's right, Flores-Rio Dulce, Rio Dulce-San Pedro Sula, San Pedro Sula-La CeibaI would be one way to go. Flores-Chiquimula, Chiquimula-…

  8. Delmonte avatar

    RE: Beer in Guatemala

    by Delmonte 17 November 2009

    Cerveza Cabro is brewed in Xela by Cerveceria Nacional which I understand is not owned by the Castillo family, owners of Cerveceria Centro…

  9. Mayaphile avatar

    RE: Christmas in Guatemala

    by Mayaphile 28 October 2009

    #4 had great advice *if* you have family and friends in Cuba *and* you really wanted to go there instead of asking this question here…

  10. elviajeromaya avatar

    RE: which are the must see and non touristic places

    by elviajeromaya 30 September 2009

    monikaszy, you have a good and valid point (and true). Guidebooks include not only "impressive" places, but places easy to get to and…

  11. mrjhmm avatar

    Re: Guatemala safety concerns

    by mrjhmm 26 May 2009

    Recent crimes against foreigners in Guatemala: Chisec, Cobán: Five individuals were attacked by unknown assailants while they were drivin…

  12. primorichard avatar

    Re: Museums

    by primorichard 02 December 2008

    In Antigua look for the museun of Arms and Santo Domingo. If you go to Quirigua or Barrios stop at El Peaje and ask for Estanzuela, Zacapa…

  13. Delmonte avatar

    RE: Rio Hondo Hotels and Attractions

    by Delmonte 22 March 2008

    Hi there, I've just replied to your post on the tripadvisor. But anyway, I gave a few more links to check out www.hotelpasabien.com or…

  14. xinloi avatar

    RE: cheapest way to fly to guatemala from OSLO / EUROPE

    by xinloi 12 January 2008

    Have met several people from Norway in Guatemala. Only recall one girl saying that she flew directly to Guatemala City. Most said they…

  15. Goodtime_Bob avatar

    Guatemala City to Copan

    by Goodtime_Bob 28 October 2007

    No...you don't want to visit. You just pass through Chiquimula. The church that Blue is talking about is in Esquipulas.

  16. Delmonte avatar

    Trying not to be paranoid ....

    by Delmonte 23 September 2007

    Hi there, if you go to Zacapa you may want to cool off at www.hotelvalledorado.com which is a water park, and ride the train in Gualan…

  17. missy73 avatar

    Volunteering in Guatemala --- New Years

    by missy73 27 October 2006

    Hello,

    If you're interested in experiencing Guatemala in a very special way, please consider joining our group which will be building…

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