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Re: travel companion June Yucatan/Belize/Guate

by jreyes 24 May 2012

Hi, I'll be traveling around that time as well in that region. I'm taking off for about 3 weeks starting June 20 through July 11. I'll…
Re: A month (ish) in Mexico

by VANEPLAYA 20 May 2012

There are very cheap rustic cabins by Calakmul, a nice [eco hotel|http://www.puertacalakmul.com.mx/] and also a bigger less romantic…
Re: Traveling to Chichen Itza for the Autumnal Equinox 2012

by thyme2be 16 May 2012

we have changed our timeline for arriving, to miss the 'crowds'. thank you for your recommendations, we appreciate suggestions from…
RE: Jungle in Mexico?

by aslukas 15 May 2012

There is a lot of high-canopy jungle in southern Mexico and Central America, though most of the Yucatan is scrubby tropical dry forest.…
RE: Mexico>Belize>Guatemala triangle

by aslukas 13 May 2012

Alternatively to the suggested itinerary above: Cancun Tulum Caye Caulker (you can make it in a long day) San Ignacio/ATM Cave Tikal/…
Ride share in Yucatan peninsula between 6th and 13th May

by mizsi3 04 May 2012

Hi, I will travel around the Yucatan peninsula by car, picking it up on 6th May morning at Villahermosa airport and dropping there on…
RE: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala trip-a few questions

by ashlita 02 May 2012

Thanks, I hadn't considered the ones near Oaxaca. I was planning on Teotihuacan, maybe a side of Tonia and Bonampak from SCDLC (one of…
Re: A month (ish) in Mexico

by amyfkp 30 April 2012

As for timing, it really depends what kind of rate you like to travel at. I personally would add more to the route if I had a month. I…
RE: Ride share in Yucatan peninsula between 6th and 13th May

by pedromex 28 April 2012

800 pesos the taxi cost from Xpujil to Calakmul... and they can wait you 2 hrs.. there are hotels in xpujil and atms inside a supermarket.…
RE: Ride share in Yucatan peninsula between 6th and 13th May

by mclarjh 28 April 2012

If you're staying overnight in Xpujil, you'll likely find one or two tourists in town who've arrived by bus and would share expenses for…
RE: Ride share in Yucatan peninsula between 6th and 13th May

by kwallek 28 April 2012

Calakmul is a must see. If you are doing a ruin trip as it would seem, then the ruin called Calakmul should be included. It is one of…
Ride share in Yucatan peninsula between 6th and 13th May

by mizsi3 27 April 2012

Hi, I will travel around the Yucatan peninsule by car, picking it up on 6th May morning at Villahermosa airport and dropping there on…
Re: [Honeymoon] Yucatan - Which city/town for 7 days on the coast?

by johanna33 27 April 2012

Holbox sounds perfect for us when I read you. I was afraid because I read (on this forum or an other one) that outside the "whale shark"…
RE: A month (ish) in Mexico

by mclarjh 26 April 2012

+Any feedback on places to visit between Campeche and Bacalar?+ Well, the two obvious places are Escarcega, and Xpujil. There is a goo…
Trip report, Yucatan peninsula, April 2012

by jeanl 22 April 2012

Here's a quick trip report from our trip in april 2012. We got tons of good info from this forum, here's our chance to add to it. We rented…
RE: Safe to drive a rented car around the Yucatan to see some Mayan temples?

by restlesshobo 13 April 2012

@montereyjack: Would flying into Merida be a bad choice, even if it is located nearby a lot of the famous Mayan ruins? I am fine with…
RE: Safe to drive a rented car around the Yucatan to see some Mayan temples?

by amyfkp 13 April 2012

I flew into Cancun too. I didn't even know Tulum had an airport, After landing, we just hopped on the bus to Valladolid as a start to…
RE: Safe to drive a rented car around the Yucatan to see some Mayan temples?

by bedknobs 13 April 2012

I'm a Brit so I flew into Cancun. I think the $330 you're looking at is 330 pesos, they tend to use the dollar sign to indicate both…
RE: Safe to drive a rented car around the Yucatan to see some Mayan temples?

by restlesshobo 13 April 2012

@bedknobs: I will definitely be picking up The Moon Guide to The Yucatan. I was wondering where you initially flew in to the Yucatan?…
RE: Safe to drive a rented car around the Yucatan to see some Mayan temples?

by bedknobs 12 April 2012

There are arguments for and agaisnt a car. Personally, I prefer to use public transport for long distances and get a car for a few days…
RE: Safe to drive a rented car around the Yucatan to see some Mayan temples?

by amyfkp 12 April 2012

I agree that it's safe. If you want to be totally on your own schedule -- and it sounds like you do -- I agree that taking the bus might…
RE: Safe to drive a rented car around the Yucatan to see some Mayan temples?

by bajadude 11 April 2012

If the weather is very hot I would rather jump into an air conditioned car as soon as I finished doing a Mayan site than waiting who knows…
travel companion June Yucatan/Belize/Guate

by exploradorachicasil 09 April 2012

Hi guys, After a too long absence I am finally going back to Mexico. In June 2012 I am planning to spend about a month around Yucatan,…
Traveling to see some mayan temples for 2012,,,for the first time?

by restlesshobo 09 April 2012

Hello everyone my name is Robert. I really want to see some mayan temples this summer or possibly as early as the end of May. I have never…
Re: Guatemala's Mayan ruins versus the Yucatan

by littleMerrmaid 03 April 2012

P.S. I also agree with hopefulist, 12 days to cover Yucatan and Guatemala seem to be too much. I'd stick with Yucatan. And excellent route…