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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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10-Dec-2009 18:14
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10-Dec-2009 22:47
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location: Panama
Can anybody recommend a hotel in San Blas?? I have seen that the prices for wooden houses are 150 usd??
Tks
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10-Dec-2009 16:46
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10-Dec-2009 22:48
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hi there!
I'm flying into southern mexico (ixtapa) on dec 15 and am looking for a rideshare down to costa rica!
let me know if you are planning on heading down that way~
consciousnessisbliss@gmail.com
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10-Dec-2009 14:58
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10-Dec-2009 22:51
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location: Nicaragua
I put my trip report on the web along with pictures and some video
http://sean-nicaragua2009.blogspot.com/
Let me know if you have any questions or comments
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10-Dec-2009 11:42
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11-Dec-2009 02:31
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location: Guatemala
Hello, just arrived in Antigua.
My spanish is OK already so don't really want to waste more time with it as of now.
Anyone know if any Spanish school around here offers classes in some Mayan language? Or perhaps any private alternative?
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10-Dec-2009 11:33
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11-Dec-2009 02:08
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Hey,
I'm planning a trip lasting about 4 weeks, flying in to Cancun on Monday (Dec 14th).
Right now I'm stuck in my planning, and was hoping that maybe some of you guys in here could help answer some of my questions.
1. How many days is it worth staying at Cozumel? I'm starting to wonder if I just should skip staying there, and be based in Playa del Carmen instead, and doing day trips to Cozumel and Tulum, which seems easier than traveling around, changing hotel etc.
2. How many days would it take me to go from PDC to Tikal to Belize City? If I were to include a night stay at the Tikal park?
3. Is there a bus going to Tikal from Chetumal? And in to Belize city?
4. Easiest way to get from Tikal to San Pedro? (option number 2 for me, if it takes too long on question 2...)
4. Is copan worth a visit?
5. Recommendation for accommondation in Caye Caulker?
6. Where i...
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10-Dec-2009 06:53
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10-Dec-2009 08:25
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qwovadis »
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location: Panama
Planning my trip for 10 days to Panama, now cant decide if i should do San Blas or Bocas or both, my original plan was to stay for 2 ights in the city, then fly to David and stay in Boquete at Valle Escondido, then fly to Bocas for 4 nights..but the more research i continue to do San Blas looks awfully beautiful, anyway any suggestions will help, thanks, eddie..
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10-Dec-2009 06:01
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10-Dec-2009 06:01
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location: Nicaragua
I am looking into renting a house in Granada for a month this summer. Does anyone have an experience with Granada Property Services? Or, do you have a suggestion for a company to go with? Thanks!
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10-Dec-2009 05:56
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10-Dec-2009 17:52
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location: Panama
I'm planning to learn to scuba dive at Bocas Water Sports. I hear the water visibility in Bocas is not good, although I am just looking for a place to learn while I'm in Panama. What experiences have you had scuba diving around Bocas and/or with Bocas Water Sports?
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10-Dec-2009 03:25
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ethelred »
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10-Dec-2009 09:50
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Hi there,
Just getting started on doing some research for a one-week trip to Belize at the beginning of April. In general, we strongly prefer public transit over renting a car -- it's more relaxing and we can enjoy the scenery more. We've taken long-distance buses in Costa Rica and several trips to Mexico and have had very good experiences.
Is it as easy to get around Belize by bus as it is in CR and Mexico? Are there various options for prices and comfort, like in Mexico where you can take a "lujo" luxury bus all the way down to a "third-class" rustic and non-air-conditioned bus? What about safety, both at the bus stations and on the buses themselves?
We're not sure yet exactly where we'll be staying -- have to do more research on that -- and I realize that has an impact on whether a car or a bus would be a better option. I guess I'm just wondering if in general, going carl...
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10-Dec-2009 02:17
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11-Dec-2009 02:29
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location: Costa Rica
we are a couple arriving in san jose 13 jan 2010 for 3 weeks
we intent to rent a car for this period and to visit the most important tourist places
the question is if we need to plan and to make hotel reservation in advance in this period.
thanks for your help
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10-Dec-2009 00:18
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junkyjoker2000 »
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11-Dec-2009 03:19
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panxcape86 »
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location: Panama
Hello!
Where can I cash travelers checks in Panama City¿?¿Thanks!
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10-Dec-2009 00:18
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gabyjtw »
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10-Dec-2009 09:44
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eleanorcr »
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location: Costa Rica
I'm flying into Liberia on Dec 19th, arriving 2:40 PM. Originally, I planned on traveling to Nicarauga that afternoon. But that's starting to sound like a long day. Any suggestions for a beach that's not too far from the airport & not too expensive? What about staying in Liberia?
Thanks and sorry if this belongs in the Nicargua thread!
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10-Dec-2009 00:16
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yogagrace »
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10-Dec-2009 00:33
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qwovadis »
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location: Costa Rica
I will be travelling in Costa Rica over theChristmas holidays. Does anyone know of shuttles running from Alajuela to Nosara on Dec 24th or 25th? Thanks.
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09-Dec-2009 17:56
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10-Dec-2009 03:43
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I'm looking for a beach town to live during the months of Feb-March, maybe even longer if possible. I've been doing extensive Internet research, and can't seem to find anything that based on my criterias. I basically want a place like Santa Teresa/Mal Pais, Costa Rica... but CHEAPER!! If you could take a moment and just shoot me names of towns that would be awesome!!
Here's what I'm looking for:
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09-Dec-2009 16:40
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10-Dec-2009 14:25
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location: Costa Rica
hi Thorntree community!
I'm looking for some input and feedback about Volunteer opportunities in
Nicaragua, Costa Rica, or Panama.
Here are my preferences:
+volunteer in exchange for room & food
+comfortable temperatures (fleece& jeans are about the warmest clothes I need)
+one of these fields: eco-tourism, sustainable living, eco-friendly hostel, organic farm/permaculture, nature reserve, flora fauna preservation.
a bit of teaching English thrown in there is great too.
+not completely isolated (like 15-30 min ride to a town/city)
+am also hoping for internet capability, and hot shower. type of bed unimportant.
I'm posting because there are lots of google results, but I'd really like to hear some responses from people who have *gone and experienced it*! You can tell me how much you liked the people there, how they are like family, or if the work was just too intens...
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Central America: Destination information
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