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  1. colmharry avatar

    A loop in Central America?

    by colmharry 31 May 2012

    Hi all, I'm flying into Mexico City and have 2 months to travel Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras. Unfortunately I'm flying out of Mexic…

  2. walkaboutjimmy avatar

    30 days in Nica suggestions

    by walkaboutjimmy 31 May 2012

    My wife and I will be going to Nicaragua (for the second time...we only had about 5 days to pass through the first time) in June/July.…

  3. elizacolebatch avatar

    Re: Playa Del Carmen to San Juan Del Sur - solo female traveller

    by elizacolebatch 31 May 2012

    Hi again, I now have a travel partner (another female) for this part of my journey. We will both have basic spanish. It will be the end…

  4. applejuice39 avatar

    Re: From Ometepe to Leon?

    by applejuice39 31 May 2012

    I recently went from Ometepe to Léon. I got on the ferry from Ometepe at some time between 7 and 8 a.m., and I was in the centre of Léon…

  5. omaromeo avatar

    Re: King Quality Bus from Guatemala City to Managau

    by omaromeo 31 May 2012

    I took it once from Tegucigalpa to Managua and servica was ok; they even gave me lunch. I would recommend Ticabus instead, I always use…

  6. ashlita avatar

    RE: Nicaragua logistics-Managua to Costa Rica

    by ashlita 30 May 2012

    Thanks for the info everyone, I didn't know the opinion on Managua. Some cities are worth sticking around for awhile because of side trips…

  7. simoneberlioz avatar

    RE: Central America & Mexico: September - Mid December

    by simoneberlioz 30 May 2012

    Your wellcome Micky : D well yes for the moment i live in Managua but i don't like... I guess the places will you visit are the best the…

  8. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Nicaragua logistics-Managua to Costa Rica

    by SoloHobo 30 May 2012

    Fodors? Get the MOON or LP....thats your biggest issue, bad info.

  9. Sinaloa237 avatar

    RE: Nicaragua logistics-Managua to Costa Rica

    by Sinaloa237 30 May 2012

    Though I understand your trip is much larger than Nica alone, I feel it is a bit sad to spend just 5 or 6 days there (not even talking…

  10. Andrexbiltong avatar

    Granada to Jiquilillo, Hostel Esperanza what's the best way?

    by Andrexbiltong 30 May 2012

    Hello, I've done so much reading on forums and blogs and could really do with some definitive words of wisdom. I'm a lone female trave…

  11. dbarton avatar

    Nicaragua suggestions

    by dbarton 30 May 2012

    We have about 2 weeks in Nicaragua around September or October. I'd like to find a cheap place to stay out in nature where we can casually…

  12. gypsytoes avatar

    RE: Nicaragua logistics-Managua to Costa Rica

    by gypsytoes 30 May 2012

    I agree with etcap...get out of Managua as soon as you can. It is a dysfunctional, crime infested city. You can book online reservations…

  13. vtunnicliffe avatar

    King Quality Bus from Guatemala City to Managau

    by vtunnicliffe 29 May 2012

    I was wondering if anyone had taken the King Quality Bus from Guatemala City to Managua? I have the schedule online and bus depot address…

  14. etcap avatar

    RE: Nicaragua logistics-Managua to Costa Rica

    by etcap 29 May 2012

    Especially as you say you are not into big cities, you could just leave Managua out and head straight from the airport to Granada, less…

  15. fastfish avatar

    Spirit Airlines

    by fastfish 29 May 2012

    I have heard discouraging information about Spirit Airlines, like cancelling flight etc... Their rates are so inviting, any feed back…

  16. LateTaveler avatar

    RE: Nicaragua logistics-Managua to Costa Rica

    by LateTaveler 29 May 2012

    I'm on my way to Nicaragua from costa rica. So far everyone tells me to get outta Managua ASAP. Sounds like a crime infested inferno.…

  17. outanamez avatar

    Re: Itinerary advice (CR, Nicaragua, Panama)

    by outanamez 29 May 2012

    +No need to stay in Masaya, stay in Granada, or even Rivas if need be.+ Good to know. We just picked Masaya for something different.…

  18. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Itinerary advice (CR, Nicaragua, Panama)

    by SoloHobo 29 May 2012

    No need to stay in Masaya, stay in Granada, or even Rivas if need be. I was thinking, you may want to take Tica Bus from San Jose to…

  19. ashlita avatar

    Nicaragua logistics-Managua to Costa Rica

    by ashlita 29 May 2012

    Hey all, Planning a trip through Nicaragua, Costa, Panama, and some of Colombia for beginning of January next year. I need some advice…

  20. arthil avatar

    Re: Shuttles to Granada from Airport - Cost

    by arthil 27 May 2012

    I believe Paxeos's shuttles to and from Managua airport run at specific times, so their convenience for you would depend on your arrival…

  21. darrenalexis avatar

    RE: Boats/Ferries to the Corn Islands

    by darrenalexis 26 May 2012

    OK thanks for the tip. Unfortunately I'm stuck in Granada so will miss tonights shenanigans. I have another question. Is it possible to…

  22. gypsytoes avatar

    RE: Shuttles to Granada from Airport - Cost

    by gypsytoes 26 May 2012

    Paxeos offers a shuttle service from the airport to Granada. [http://www.paxeos.com/aboutus.php?lang=en]. You can reserve online for a…

  23. dashglobal avatar

    RE: Nicaragua Fun

    by dashglobal 25 May 2012

    @Hercules Your notion of women "in clubs" is a bit harsh and not truly accurate for every female. I have meet plenty of down to earth…

  24. walkaboutjimmy avatar

    yellow fever documentation?

    by walkaboutjimmy 25 May 2012

    I've been to Nicaragua once before a couple years ago crossing overland from Honduras to Costa Rica and didn't have anyone at the borders…

  25. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Where to stop on the way to San Jose

    by SoloHobo 25 May 2012

    The beaches and waters are all fine, though rainy season can create havoc on some stretches of the beaches with mud run off from a nearby…

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