You never need to book in advance anywhere in the world, except during rare special events. One of these would be Easter in Guatemala when...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called sites in Do you need to Book Accommodation in Advance?? in the Americas - Central America Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called sites in Do you need to Book Accommodation in Advance?? in the Americas - Central America Branch
You never need to book in advance anywhere in the world, except during rare special events. One of these would be Easter in Guatemala when...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Guatemala City airport: overnight sleeping? in the Americas - Central America Branch
If you are into a little more comfort and security try Hostal La Orquideas, minutes away from the airport entrance. Google their site for...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Traveling from Flores area to Palenque,Mexico in the Americas - Central America Branch
The only tourist van operator to the Bethel border is San Juan Travel in Flores. They are a bad bunch. They do not go to Palenque. They...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A Walking Tour of “Old” Panajachel in the Americas - Central America Branch
So true. Pana can be a nice town if you walk around a bit. Thank you.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Antigua to Copan: Plus Travel Agency in the Americas - Central America Branch
I wouldn't spend 11 hours cramped in a minivan with windows closed "because of the wind" to do a two to three hour rush visit of Copan....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Antigua to San Salvador in the Americas - Central America Branch
There is also Melva hourly throughout the day. Some express, some not.
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tikkal Tour in the Americas - Central America Branch
First get a guide book. Tikal with one K has no boats of any kind. You walk around the site with a map or pay some guy to tell you tall...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travel from San Cristobal to Flores in the Americas - Central America Branch
From San Critobal take the ADO bus to Palenque. Five hours....
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Puerto Barrios .... can anyone recommend a place to stay in the Americas - Central America Branch
Check out Finca Tatin, on the Rio Tatin, 20 minutes by boat from Livingston....
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Shuttles, private cars or rental car in the Americas - Central America Branch
I enjoy driving anything anywhere. So in Guatemala I usually drive myself everywhere. It does get exciting at times because of the heavy...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How to get from Cancun to Guatemala City? in the Americas - Central America Branch
From Cancun you take the ADO GL express bus to Chetumal. There, there is a Linea Dorada or San Juan Travel Bus or van to the Flores,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called place to stay in antigua in the Americas - Central America Branch
LP Guatemala was crap the day it was published. The only fix is to redo it from scratch.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving to Flores from Mexico in the Americas - Central America Branch
There is a good dirt road from Tenosique through El Ceibo, Guatemala, with immigration posts. You will end up in La Libertad, halfway...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Guat City to Coban on Monja Blanca bus in the Americas - Central America Branch
Buses to Coban run nearly one after the other. The second class is quite ok but if you are fussy about travelling first class, phone ahead.
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