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  1. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Central America Itinerary - For 6 months+

    by SoloHobo 15 September 2011

    The normal route, from people starting with a cheap flight to Cancun, is to explore the Yucatan, then head to Belize, then to Guatamala…

  2. oliwood avatar

    RE: Central America Itinerary - For 6 months+

    by oliwood 15 September 2011

    Costa Rica and Panama are the last countries I would visit, so that's not a problem. I would probably be there in Feb / March.

  3. southamericasavvy avatar

    RE: visa overstay bad idea?

    by southamericasavvy 14 September 2011

    well if you already extended your permission time to stay in Colombia then there's no much you can do. Lot of friends just cross the border…

  4. oliwood avatar

    RE: Central America Itinerary - For 6 months+

    by oliwood 14 September 2011

    Any suggestions? I must admit I'm a bit lost. I mean, there are tons of information on the Internet on places to see etc. but it just…

  5. chefhagan avatar

    RE: Surrender a car in CR/Panama

    by chefhagan 14 September 2011

    Yes, you can leave the car between Nica and CR or between CR and Panama. That's the easiest thing to do.

  6. LS13 avatar

    RE: Driving around Panama.

    by LS13 13 September 2011

    This site may be useful... http://www.driverabroad.com/Countries_info.html#panama

  7. Abillyes avatar

    Re: Medellin neighborhoods

    by Abillyes 13 September 2011

    There is a high threat from terrorism in Colombia. (British Embassy Website, who are traditionally understated and not alarmists). You…

  8. Abillyes avatar

    Re: Robberies

    by Abillyes 13 September 2011

    There is a high threat from terrorism in Colombia. (British Embassy Website) Remember that the British are usually understated! Not in…

  9. markharf avatar

    RE: Trip by car from Mexico crossing Central America down to Patagonia

    by markharf 13 September 2011

    OP, you ask too many questions for anyone to bother answering. That leads us all to over-simplify; witness #4 and #5 above. Real answer…

  10. sailornyanko avatar

    Re: Thinking about travelling to Central America this winter

    by sailornyanko 12 September 2011

    Thanks for the suggestions of just keeping the trip limited to 2 countries at the most, I still have time to think about it. So I guess…

  11. rkondivers avatar

    Re: Short transit in Panama

    by rkondivers 12 September 2011

    There is very little traffic in PC on Sunday; during the week I'd say forget about it. Should be doable. Immigration is generally…

  12. patresen avatar

    Re: Spirit Airlines to Central America etc

    by patresen 12 September 2011

    {quote:title=solohobo wrote:}NOTE to ONEWAY fares to Central America/Panama: the airline will enforce the Onward Travel restrictions when…

  13. patresen avatar

    Re: Spirit Airlines to Central America etc

    by patresen 12 September 2011

    {quote:title=solohobo wrote:}NOTE to ONEWAY fares to Central America/Panama: the airline will enforce the Onward Travel restrictions when…

  14. edeldmex avatar

    Travelling by car from Mexico crossing Central America down to Patagonia

    by edeldmex 12 September 2011

    Hi LP Community, We are two adventurers (Edelweiss from Germany and Octavio from Mexico) in our early 30's eager to explore Southern…

  15. edeldmex avatar

    Trip by car from Mexico crossing Central America down to Patagonia

    by edeldmex 12 September 2011

    Hi Community, We are two adventurers from Mexico, in our early 30's eager to explore Southern Mexico, Central America, and South America…

  16. rkondivers avatar

    RE: 3 Days in Panama, Oct. Diver!

    by rkondivers 12 September 2011

    There's a great beach and sometimes good surf at Santa Catalina as well. It's a very small beach community, but well traveled by foreigner…

  17. rkondivers avatar

    RE: 3 Days in Panama, Oct. Diver!

    by rkondivers 12 September 2011

    Portobello is close but unless you get out to Drake Island my friends and I have been VERY disappointed with the diving in Portobello.…

  18. rkondivers avatar

    Re: Four/five days in Panama

    by rkondivers 12 September 2011

    Touring Colon is best done in a car or tour/group setting. I lived 10 miles from Colon for a year, and only went in to pay the electric…

  19. avianpo avatar

    Driving around Panama.

    by avianpo 12 September 2011

    While waiting to ship my car, I plan to drive around Panama. Anyone willing to join us is welcome. We are in David now. We'll probably…

  20. rkondivers avatar

    Re: Panama in November

    by rkondivers 12 September 2011

    You can book whale-watching trips leaving from Panama City, catch a ferry to Isla Taboga just to look around (main attraction is the beach…

  21. avianpo avatar

    Share container to Colombia.

    by avianpo 12 September 2011

    Hi! I am in Panama looking to ship my car to Colombia. Chances are that I can get a 20 ft. container, in which I could share space and…

  22. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Spirit Airlines to Central America etc

    by SoloHobo 12 September 2011

    Spirit airlines is not known for customer service, nor rebooking due to issues like weather or other delays. Thats a great price though-…

  23. organist avatar

    RE: Spirit Airlines to Central America etc

    by organist 12 September 2011

    Reporting back - I finally booked a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Panama for 100 USD Round Trip, so I got what I wanted from Spirit (after…

  24. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Couple of questions about Costa Rica and Latin America in general

    by SoloHobo 12 September 2011

    Just so you know you need to fly from Central America to South America or take a sailboat charter from Panama to Colombia, as there is…

  25. avianpo avatar

    RE: Darien Gap on Motorcycle

    by avianpo 11 September 2011

    Hi! I am in Panama now, trying to get a 20 feet container for my car. Maybe we can fit your bike and share some costs. I plan to depart…

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