Travel Forum / Destinations / Latin America / February 2004

I am going to be in South America this summer and am looking to go on an
Amazon jungle tour (via Iquitos) and a Galapagos Islands tour near the
end of June. The only thing I am looking to do specifically is go
fishing on the jungle tour and to scuba dive on the Galapagos tours.

Has anyone made the trip from Liberia to Guanacaste?  I am interested in
doing it by bus and would like some info.  thanks in advance

has anyone had experience with staying in hostels while traveling in
Mexico (Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido, maybe Acapulco,
and surrounding)? We are giving serious thought to extending trip
plans to 10 days, against our budget, but it sounds like Mexico has so

Thanks all over again to this kind group for all the good advice and
patience with us on our 'virgin voyage' to Mexico.
If anyone could be so kind to offer any remaining feedback on the
latest itinerary(s), that would be greatly appreciated.

Does anyone have any ibteresting experiences or itineraries to discuss about
this "Isla del Encanto"...?  I have visited a couple of times - mostly
basing myself in San Juan - the capital...

Thanks to several books, videos, web sites, friends, and, of course,
this forum, plans for a Mexico trip are coming along and I have
already leaned much about the country, its people, its culture...
But tell me if I'm dreaming or crazy to consider such an itinerary in

Would like information from anyone reading this list who has been to Laguna
Miramar?
Could you comment on:
Value for cost;

I'm going backpacking need info.Also would like to work.

Places to eat on Caulker...        
I am looking forward to spending a relaxing week on Caulker...
What is the best place for a nice fresh seafood dinner?
What resturants do you recommend ??

Has anyone used OceansAbroad Travel agency for a trip to the tropics?
I'm planning a trip soon, and I am considering doing it through them.
They mention specializing in all-inclusive hotel trips.

What about the safety/comfort of rodoviarias (bus stations) in the
Northeast and North of Brazil ? Is it safe to stay there (very) early
in the morning, say 4-5 o'clock ?

Hi Group,
I am looking at touring South America with a UK based company called KUMUKA.
Has anyone used this company?
Any unbiased views/opinions on their quality and reliability would be much

I will soon be travelling to southern South America (Chile, Argentina,
Uruguay, etc.) with my digital camera (it uses CompactFlash) and I'm
wondering how to deal with the eventuality of my CF cards becoming full.  
Any advice?  Are there stores that will transfer to CD in these

caould someone scan a map of the cancun
or the quintana roo area and post it?
I'm having trouble finding a detailed map on the internet.

Overnight bus from Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls in early March - are
reservations required, and if so, which bus companies do this trip?
Many thanks