Travel Forum / Destinations / Latin America / November 2003

I might be in Cancun right after new years', but I think that my football
team will be in the Sugar Bowl at that time (go Sooners!). Anyone know if
there would be a chance that a bar in Cancun would be able to get the game?
It would seem like there would be, especially there.

I would appreciate any recommendations for a private car and English
speaking driver in Ecuador. We are planning a trip from
Quito/Otavalo/Cotopaxi/Banos/Quito for 7 days.

Crossing into Mexico next week at Laredo Texas and was wondering how
you get to the main toll road 85 that goes to Monterrey if you take
the Colombia-Laredo Solidarity Bridge #3.  I know there is a toll road
on the US side called the camino Columbia but have no idea what

I'm doing some trip planning and need a little info if anyone can help.
We'll be flying into Cancun and leaving ASAP in a rental car.
How long to plan for the drive from Cancun to Chitzen Itza? I'm well aware
of the toll road, and wonder if you can safely do this road at night.

Thanks for all your replies to my previos post!
My wife is concerned about the comfort on the Mexican buses. It is my
understanding that they are much more so, especially  for 1st class, than
the greyhound buses.

Thanks for your help
What's driving like in this country?
Can you park easily in the capital?
How much is fuel?

Am looking to go to Buenos Aires for an immersion language course.
Has anyone had any experiences with any of the schools that they could
share with me?
Are any highly recommended?

Does anyone know where I can find a schedule and fares for this?
Also, How do I get from the San Diego Greyhound station to the Tijuana bus
station?
Thanks

Ambergis or Caye Caulker?
Which one is more beautiful?
Which would you recommend?
I am looking for a laid back, scenic location to spend a couple days on a beach

My wife and I will be visiting Chile from 26 December for about 10 days. We
would like to hire a car and drive out to Valparaiso and then down the coast
to Isla de Chiloe and Puerto Montt and then back to Santiago. I have several
questions about this:

Hi friends,
I am going to San Jose and Jaco next week.
Can you recommend me some hotels in these places and also what to do
overthere? Where is the action?

Hello,
I was wondering if it is necessary to rent a 4 WD to explore Costa Rica....Can
one get by with a standard car?
I was there about 7 years ago & the roads were pretty bad...have they gotten

Hello everyone;
I'm not sure if this isn't a bit off topic... If you think it is, them I
apologize, but since I think it does relate to travel a bit (it regards
money in Central and South America), here's my question:

This is an unusual destination for me
can anyone tell me what's the cost of living like for a foreign tourist :
restaurants, transportation, attractions...
I already noticed hotels are not too expensive

Are there package tours in Belize to visit this ruin site in Guatemala?  Has
anyone done it themselves?  How many days should one spend in Tikal??
Thanks