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Welcome to the Central America branch!
Welcome to the Thorn Tree's Central America branch.
We hope you find plenty of useful information about travelling to Central America here. It is highly recommended that new users check out the Central America FAQ thread before posting a new thread; you may find many of the answers you seek there, and the FAQ thread has been updated as of December 2008! It also contains helpful information about how to search the forum and advice for how to post your questions. If you are a returning user or a Central America guru, please help us keep the FAQ thread up-to-date by adding important information which is absent, or pointing out information which is no longer being represented accurately.
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Here are some tips to help you find the information you want and need about Central America:
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19-Dec-2009 12:17
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19-Dec-2009 12:17
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location: Panama
I am traveling solo and arriving Panama City ( PTY ) airport 2/8/10 around 9:00 PM. Will be leaving 2/10/10 @ 6:30 AM for Bocas from the local airport. ( Albrook I think. )
I am looking for a place that is convenient to Albrook for the early flight to Bocas. Also, safe and not expensive. I have seen mention of La Estancia and the Balboa Inn. Something $75.00 or less per night if possible.
Since I will only be in Panama City for only one full day, suggestions for a one day quickie tour of the city would be appreciated. I am going to be in Panama for about a month so will likely finish my Panama City excursions, along with a Lake Gatun Fishing trip on the end of my trip.
Also are there airport shuttles to the hotels that are less $$ or should I just plan on a taxi. Taxi fare estimates to any place recommended would be appreciated.
Thanks,
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19-Dec-2009 11:24
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19-Dec-2009 11:24
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location: Guatemala
I am considering doing the Nebaj to Todos Santos trek with Guias Ixil, based in Nebaj, but am looking for one or more persons to do the hike with in order to reduce the cost. First person costs 900Q and each additional person is 400Q. The hike is three to four days through indigenous communities in the Cuchumatan mountains. Here is a description: http://www.nebaj.com/hiking.html. I want to take the hike this coming week (of Christmas) or the following week (of New Year). Shoot me a message ASAP if you might want to pair/group up for this cool trek because I´m planning and departing for Guate ya (already)!
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19-Dec-2009 08:54
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19-Dec-2009 10:28
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location: Costa Rica
I was looking for a guide in Jan for a Costa Rican camping and hiking trip. THis is what I am looking for. My friend and me, are looking for a 4 days guided hike sleeping in tents of just hiking(trekking). We want to sleep in tents. We would like 4 days of much exercise hiking (6 - 8 hours per day). That's all we want. no driving, restaurants or siteseeing. Just hiking and camping. We can meet anywhere in the country. We have our own tr-portation. Does anyone know someone that does trips like this????. Or is there anywhere this is permitted with a map???any help appreciated. email: frmertd@yahoo.com
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19-Dec-2009 06:26
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19-Dec-2009 06:26
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location: Panama
Currently living in Costa Rica but highly considering a move to the area of the Azuero Peninsula, specifically between Pedasi and Playa Venao. Can anyone reccomend a good hotel to base ourselves out of while we look around? How about a rental agent to find a house to rent for 1-3 months? Any insite to this area?
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19-Dec-2009 05:09
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19-Dec-2009 08:44
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location: Costa Rica
What is the easiest way to do that trip? I have a rent a car and will be with my wife and 3 year old daughter. Can you drive to the border and leave the car in secure parking and take bus to SJDS? Prices?
Thanks
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19-Dec-2009 02:59
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19-Dec-2009 02:59
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location: Costa Rica
Does anyone know if this equestrian evening show is still running?
We are going to Costa Rica next month and being avid horse people were really looking forward to seeing the Andalusian horses featured in this show. I found several mentions of this show in various places and it sounded like something we would enjoy seeing. However I can no longer find a website for the farm and all emails that I have sent to the ranchosanmiguel@ice.co.cr email address have bounced back.
Any information on this would be much appreciated! I have heard vague reports that it may have been cancelled, but no one really seems to know for sure. I would love to know if anyone has any more definitive news regarding it.
Thanks.
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18-Dec-2009 12:49
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19-Dec-2009 02:59
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location: Costa Rica
Hi all,
Firstly, thanks to all that have helped with my questions thus far, all has been really useful.
I need to get from Playa Junquillal to Jaco which appears to be a little more tricky than we had hoped.
The original plan was to travel from Junquillal down to Montezuma (along the coast) to catch the water taxi from Heradura but have been advised locally that this option is really a non starter unless we travel via Punteranas, which seems crazy as Jaco is only an hour or so from Punteranas.
I think our options are
A. Bus from Liberia to Punteranas, then bus onto Jaco.
B. Fly from Tamarindo to San Jose, then bus to Jaco. The flights are cost prohibitive!
C. Taxi to Punteranas (ouch!) then Bus to Jaco.
Have we missed any other options, we really wanted to stick with the original plan of going to Montezuma and taking the water taxi but it seems near impossibl...
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18-Dec-2009 08:00
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18-Dec-2009 11:20
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location: Guatemala
Hi,
can any one give me any information about the fiesta de santo tomas in Chichi. I´m planning to go there on sunday ´from san pedro to combine the fiesta with the market. I´ve read that on monday the have the Palo Volador but someone told me that they probably aren´t doing this any more. What else will there be to see at the fiesta and where is it mostly held?
I guess what I really want to know is will going for the day on sunday be enough (to be honest the market doesn´t really interest me a great deal) or would someone who knows the fiesta advise me to stay overnight there to see more of it.
Thanks for your time
Kate x
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18-Dec-2009 06:57
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18-Dec-2009 17:12
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location: Panama
Hello Everyone,
I am considering an internship option in Panama City which pays $800usd per month.
I would like to ask if this is sufficient including all living expenses, ie- accommodation, food etc.
Cheers and thank you for your help,
Sally
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18-Dec-2009 06:44
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18-Dec-2009 06:44
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location: Nicaragua
Is there secure car parking in La Cieba? Has any reader shipped their car from La Cieba to Roatan, details?
Is the electrical power grid 24/7, outages?
In January will I need A/C, because I need it in Mexico with night time temperatures in the room approaching 30c with a humidity factor in excess of 60%
I know that hotel reservations are needed but is there enough time at the moment to make room reservations for mid-January or will we find things booked-up?
Mil Gracias!
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18-Dec-2009 05:13
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19-Dec-2009 11:29
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location: Nicaragua
I am planning a trip to Nicaragua this February. I am a 26 year old female and will be traveling solo. This is my first solo trip. I have traveled through South America with friends, and I have common sense. Should I be nervous for my safety in this country? Also this is my tentative itinerary, does this look feasible or did I cram too much in? Am I missing out not going to Leon or the pacific beaches?
Day 1-7 Arrive and head to La Mariposa Spanish School and Eco hotel in La concepcion (La Concha) brush up on my spanish, maybe a few afternoon trips while I'm there. Anyone have experience with this place? http://www.mariposaspanishschool.com/index.html
Day 7 Granada
Day 8 Granada
Day 9 Lago de Apoyo
Day 10 Lago de Apyo/Granada (afternoon)
Day 11 Travel to Isla Ometepe
Day 12 Isla Ometepe
Day 13 Isla Ometepe
Day 14 Isla/Granada
Day 15-19 Corn Islands
Day 20 Back to ...
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18-Dec-2009 04:10
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19-Dec-2009 08:17
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location: Honduras
Googling around I found an old US consular info sheet that says:
"Route 43 in northwest Olancho Department from Talanga to Olanchito via Yoro route 23 will become a primary route to the north coast when the remaining portions of the highway of the highway are paved, as is expected to occur in 2005."
Anyone travelled this way recently? What shape is this route in these days? I don't expect that it's actually paved, because then all the buses from Tegucigalpa to La Ceiba would go that way, but they still seem to go via San Pedro Sula, no?
Anyway, I'm looking for a reasonable route to the Honduras Caribbean coast from where I am now (León, Nicaragua). I'm travelling by bicycle. Mountains don't bother me, but big cities do, and this route would allow me to skip Tegucigalpa which would be great. I rode between Talanga and Danlí before, so I know that can be done. Thanks!
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17-Dec-2009 21:32
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19-Dec-2009 10:42
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SoloHobo »
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location: Costa Rica
Firstly, I should say that I have been lurking on this forum for several weeks now, searching for info about our up-coming trip to Costa Rica. I have found lots of really helpful information, so thanks to everyone who has shared!
My husband and I are going to Costa Rica for 2.5 weeks in Feb (8th to the 25th). We want to combine some adventure with relaxing, snorkelling, fishing (the hubbie), seeing nature etc. We don't particularly want to hire a car and we would like to minimise time spent travelling around, so are restricting our travels to a couple of main areas.
At the moment we have come up with the following itinery.
Day 1 - arrive 7pm, stay in Alajuela
Day 2 - get greylines bus to La Fortuna
Day 3 & 4 - stay La Fortuna
Day 5 - take white-water rafting trip and get dropped off on Caribbean coast
Day 6-9 - stay in one of the villages/town between Puerto Viejo and Man...
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17-Dec-2009 19:35
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cali321 »
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19-Dec-2009 05:28
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roquemocan »
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location: El Salvador
Hi All,
I have the option of taking a long weekend in El Salvador. I'd arrive at ~12pm on a Friday and depart ~2PM on a Monday. This doesn't really afford me much time, but I was wondering if it'd be reasonable to expect to be able to visit Cerro Verde and climb the volcanoes. Also maybe visit one other city??
Potential Itinerary:
Day 1 -Arrive. ~12PM. Stay in San Salvador OR take bus to Santa Ana as base for day trips
Day 2- Cerro Verde
Day 3- Depart to Suchitoto.
Day 4- Would I be able to stay day in Suchitoto for night of Day 3 and then return Day 4 to San Salvador for afternoon flight home?
Alternatively, I could just base myself in Santa Ana and visit Cerro Verde and do a tour for El Imposible National Park. I guess a beach visit could also be an option, though I'm not much of a swimmer and don't surf.
Any suggestions on travel times would be very much appreciated...
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17-Dec-2009 15:25
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treehousemike »
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19-Dec-2009 11:38
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Greggo »
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location: Nicaragua
I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE!!!
if your stay ing in san juan del ser , don´t stay at the sunrise beach holel.we have been staying here for the past 5 days and everything has been great, but over the last few days the owner seems to be letting in a bunch of locals,and lots off drugs that aren´t staying here.there.its a nice place to look at, but seems even smaller when everyone around you is blatently doing coke off the few dishes you have for your food.it makes the place very uncomfortable to be in.its funny because they have huge metal doors that they lock you in at night.... idon´t know if i want to lock myself in with these guys or keep it open and take my chances with whatever they were intended to keep out?
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