Travel Forum / Destinations / Latin America / February 2004

Has anyone stayed at the Playa Conchal in the Guanacaste area?  I'm trying to
decide between Costa Rica and Dominican Republic for my 30th birthday in May.
I'm aware that May is rainy season in CR, but it really doesn't matter.  I will
be using my mom's timeshare, so I'm not ...

By all means, Liberia, if you can get a flight into there.
The San Jose airport has a beautiful new terminal, but it is already too
small for all the tourists!  Takes a while to get through customs too.
Pura Vida,

My wife and I plan to spend a week at this AI resort starting the end
of February, and I have the following  questions for those who are
familiar with Barcelo; as well as opinions of the resort in general:
1.  I understand that there are a few different theme nights for the

Don't forget: as the Idiot-in-Chief likes to say, "Family values don't stop at
the border."
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A question please.
Who can give me recent information regarding road travel (bus):
1. Between Bariloche (Arg) and Pucon (Clile) or reverse ?
2. From Bariloche, going north on Ruta 40 to Zapala, then Ruta 22 into Chile

... aside from the Don Quijote one (which is in Cusco) ... anyone know of
one in Lima ?
Thanks.

Hey all,
Moving closer to my upcoming trip...
I'm taking a morning bus from San Cristobal to Palenque.
That same night, I'm taking an overnight bus to Merida.

In your expert opinions, what is the best guide for travelling in Mexico?
I've just finished university in England, and am hoping to spend a few
months travelling around Mexico (and possibly the Mayan sites in
Guatemala/Belize).  I'll most probably be travelling on my own, at the ...

www.foresthughes.com
Is this just flagrant unabashed advertizing,
or could this be looked at as a favor?
Take a look fellow webbers and judge

Does anyone have a recommendation of any cheap/low cost hotels in
Florianopolis, Brazil?
Thanks,
Colm.

Anyone travel to Peru w/ OAT?
         Comments, advice would help.
                           Frank

I'm want to produce a yoga video and have an interest in shooting the
session with an exotic background such as hawaii or Costa Rica.
I have visited Hawaii and feel truly unwelcome there as a haole - plus the
cost of everything is inflated. A B&B arrangement has been discussed at a

Is it possible to but GSM prepaid sim cards for use In Rio de Janeiro now?
I know they have GSM coverage now, but wonder if I can use my european
Nokia cellular and just exchange my regular SIM-card with one I buy there
and which is prepaid?

Don't want to spend a lot but want a nice place. Should we move around to stay
in the same hotel for the week Thanks for any ideas
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