Travel Forum / Destinations / Latin America / November 2003

Trying to get some input about this hotel.  We are looking at staying
there for Carnaval.  I've read about the hooker beach in front of the
hotel and that seems tolerable if it's just that, but I'm curious to
know other information about the hotel (how good the location is, how

Looking to visit San Ignacio for a couple days....
I would love to get a hotel tucked away in the rain forrest....
Anyone have any suggestions on places to stay?
How easy is it to book trips to Tikal (Guatemala) from San Ignacio town??

Hi. I understand that each person on a flight to the Galapagos Islands
is restricted to a checked bag weighing no more than 44 pounds and a
carry-on limited to about 15 pounds. Is this correct? Please advise.
Thanks.

I am not SCUBA certified but love to snorkel....I am hoping to spend a week in
the Cayes this March.....Without a scuba license will there still be a lot of
places to spot fish, sharks, rays, etc along the reef?  Or do you need to scuba
to really experience the Belize coast?

Is it true that in Mexico City's Palacio Nacional, you need to show
your passport to see the Diego Rivera murals?  I was going to leave my
passport in the hotel safe because of the street crime.  I would like
to see the murals and palace interior but not sure if they are worth

Can you book a hotel room from the airport in Buenos Aires?
HT

Is there passenger traffic by river from Iquacu-falls to Buenos Aires?
Have anybody, who know from experience that.
Timetable, price level, safety and uncomforts interesting too.
It`s long way, but I take a time off…

Are all museum in Mexico City closed on Dec. 25th, X'mas day?  Especially:
Museo Nacional de Antropologia
Museo del Templo Mayor
Teotihuacan

Greetings all,
Due to bad planning, we're scrambling to find an affordable place for
4 adults to stay during this new year.  We were hoping for Isla
Mujeres, but it appears to be booked.  Does anyone have suggestions

Dear travellers,
*slight change in my travel plans*
* a quick reply is always appreciated  :-) *
I and 3 of my friends are planning to fly from SFO to visit Rio during

New year, new carnival but old questions:
I and 3 of my friends are planning to fly from SFO to visit Rio during
the carnival from Feb 21 to Feb 29. Since, I'll be there for a short
time, I need to find out a few things in order to make the best use of

We have an all inclusive booked for 5 nights, but would like to hire a
cab to take us away for a day - maybe to a fishing village? something
different?
Any ideas? Our first time to stay here, so we are floundering around.

Planning a side trip from Belize to visit these two places....
1. Does anyone know if I could fly to San Jose, Costa Rica from Flores?  
2. Is it worthwhile to stay at Flores & make day trips to Tikal?  Is there much
to see or do in town?

We have reservation that arrives in Mexico City 10pm on Dec 24th.
Will we have trouble getting a taxi from the airport to our hotel
(haven't booked yet) that late on X'mas Eve?

My girlfriend and I are planning our Xmas trip in
Costa Rica. Planning to rent a car (4WD) for 10
days. Any good/bad experience with car rentals
there? We found