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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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24-Dec-2009 00:22
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location: Nicaragua
For those who have been to a lot of islands in central America, expecially those of Nicaragua and Panama, which do you prefer and why? Are the beaches in the Corn Islands really the best, even better than West End in Roatan? What about San Andres?
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23-Dec-2009 17:33
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24-Dec-2009 04:03
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location: Guatemala
Hi --
We're heading to Guatemala later this week for a short (8 day) vacation. I haven't been to Guatemala in 17 years, and this time instead of backpacking am traveling with my partner and 10 year old son. We're all experienced travelers, but I'm wondering if it makes sense to get around via shuttle or private car/taxi with 3 people. Because we're relatively short on time, I'd like to be as efficient and economical as possible. It seems that it might cost more for 3 people to take shuttles than taxi's. We need transport between Antigua and Monterrico, and between Antigua and Chichi/Pana. I only used chicken buses the last time I was there, so am clueless about this type of travel. Any thoughts greatly appreciated!
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23-Dec-2009 10:11
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23-Dec-2009 10:11
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location: Costa Rica
Looking to get to Nosara (or Nicoya) from SJ airport, flight arrives noon Dec 29. I've lived in CR and traveled there 10+ times, so if anyone is renting a car and could use the company of someone who knows the roads/language, I would love to avoid long bus trip and late arrival. (Even if I splurge, flight is sold out.) Will share expenses. Thanks! (38, female)
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23-Dec-2009 10:00
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23-Dec-2009 10:00
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location: Honduras
I'm looking to rent a car and explore Roatan for a day or two. Anyone have any suggestions (positive or negative) about a rental car company there? Thanks in advance!
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23-Dec-2009 07:39
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23-Dec-2009 15:38
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location: Costa Rica
Hello,
I'm thinking of doing a multi-day mountain bike trip from Tamarindo to Mal Pais. Not sure if this is even possible but it seems that it would be.
I would need to rent a bike in Tamarindo but can't find much information about bike rentals. I've heard of Blue Trax Tours but their web site is down and I'm wondering if the company is still in business.
Does anyone have any info about Blue Trax or any other recommendations for information sources for a trip like this?
I'm on a budget so would rather go on my own than join an organized tour.
Thank you,
John
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23-Dec-2009 04:57
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23-Dec-2009 04:57
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location: Panama
Hola!
I am presently in Panama and would like to hike Volcan Baru from the Cerro Punta (western) side. I would prefer to do this on my own (I have plenty of mountain experience) as long as the start of the trail is evident, however would consider going with a guide if absolutely necessary. i plan on travelling to cerro punta to spend the night before and after the day of the hike. i have a jungle hammock and tarpaulin and would consider camping on the mountain if appropriate.
has anyone done it from this side and could offer some information? the LP mentions that the trail head is near Volcan but that is the extent of the info i have been able to find.
saludos
brian
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23-Dec-2009 04:41
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miamimikeshostel »
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23-Dec-2009 09:11
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miamimikeshostel »
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location: Costa Rica
Does anyone hafve the new Let´s Go,guide on Central AMerica or Nicaragua,Cr and PAnama,2010 edition.Let me know if its worht buying,etc.......Thanks
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23-Dec-2009 03:35
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jeffamon »
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24-Dec-2009 03:38
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scoot »
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location: Costa Rica
does anyone have any experience with dental care in costa rica? Is there any one area/city that has decent dental care?
any recommendations would be helpful.... thnx
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23-Dec-2009 02:51
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23-Dec-2009 22:41
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Hi all,
We are traveling around Central America in a month or so (2 adults and kids ages 8 and 12). We are starting in Panama, because we have family there, but then plan to spend much of our time in Nicaragua and Guatemala (largely to save money). We will be leaving David, Panama by bus and heading for Granada, but it looks like a long trip, so we'd like to break it up somewhere in Costa Rica that is convenient, interesting, but inexpensive. Any thoughts? We would just want to stay about 2-3 days.
Similarly, we want to go from Granada to Antigua, stopping in Copan on the way. The trip from Granada to Copan looks quite long, and I'm not sure what the optimal route would be. I'm looking for recommendations re: the best route and of where one might stop for a day or two to make it less painful. (Given what I've read of the situation in Honduras, I think we would be okay spending...
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23-Dec-2009 02:29
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23-Dec-2009 02:59
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location: Guatemala
Interesting. It does snow occassionally on the higher peaks of Guatemala
http://www.prensalibre.com.gt/pl/2009/diciembre/22/364339.html
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22-Dec-2009 20:19
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Veryfruiti »
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23-Dec-2009 22:45
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Hi, can anyone recommend a good yoga class, teacher, school, in the area, is San Pedro the main hub for this. Any good places to stay too, cheap , cheap, $10 a night for solo female.
Thanks.
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22-Dec-2009 17:42
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dc082482 »
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24-Dec-2009 01:56
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Pedro45 »
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location: Guatemala
I'll be in Guatemala for about 10 days. Are there any beaches worth visiting relative to other opportunities? Looking for warm weather, surf, relaxation. Thanks
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22-Dec-2009 17:04
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oldbaz »
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23-Dec-2009 21:03
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oldbaz »
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Been posting a lot to get sorted for Mexico and Central America It appears a lot of North American heading down. How many Aussie,s gunna be down there from May to July
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22-Dec-2009 15:50
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23-Dec-2009 11:25
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trapperchica »
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location: Nicaragua
Will be in Leon for 3 days at the end of the year and looking for suggestions for things to do in Leon and nearby (including Matagalpa, Esteli and Chinandega).
Favorite activities include:short-moderate difficulty hikes (cloud forests, volcanoes), kayaking, exploring nature, archeology, city walks and local culture/arts.
Thanks in advance for the help for this first-time Nica visitor! (I'm a male, mid-40's in very good shape)
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22-Dec-2009 15:33
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swifty1979 »
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24-Dec-2009 03:41
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Flying into Managua in January. I only have 10 days. Any suggestions on how to pack it all into 10 days?" Looking for the beach, hiking, and surfing. Should I rent a car to maximize my time? Any can't miss places?
Thanks,
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