Travel Forum / Destinations / Latin America / June 2004

I'm off to Argentina in a few weeks (woohoo!). My plane arrives in Bs
As at about 7am. The hotel's check-in time isn't until 2pm, and I'm
not 100pc sure that they're going to let me leave my luggage there
beforehand. Is there anywhere in downtown Bs As where I could store my

HELP?
Daughter in 9th Grade just brought a failing grade up to an A- with
the help of a $65 weekly tutor and son 7th grade is in the same
boat......they just don't comprehend the need for studying their

I have the possibility to make a stopover in Panama.  Is there something
interesting to see  for a week ?
Thank you
Sotiris Chaimantas  (Athens - Greece)

I am going to Peru in late july and wish to attempt the Inca trail.
However, I am still recovering from a serious knee surgery (ACL) 3 weeks
ago and would not be able to attempt the 4 days hike. I am thinking of
doing the 2 days Inca trail instead. I would greatly appreciate if ...

Hi...which airlines fly between central america countries? In
particular,between Costa Rica,Honduras and Guatemala. Thanks for your help.
Veronica

o.k....still on my pursuit to find an affordable family vacation for
my kids to practice their Spanish and see some pyramids and beaches
without the highrises (ie. NOT looking for a bunch of Americans on a
crowded beach) but a pretty beach would be nice.

My wife and I will arrive in Puerto Vallarta the last week in July
2004.  We plan to stay in Puerto Vallarta for the entire month of
August, then rent a car and drive from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco in
September. I am seeking opinions on whether or not it is safe to drive

No thanks is pretty much my conclusion after 6 weeks in Brazil
(fortaleza, Recife, Salvador).
And sometimes I wonder if I'm doing something wrong so would like to
invite comments from folks here.

I'm planning to go to Peru in July, with a shoestring budget (sigh). I
wanted to visit the Manu cloud forest as well as Macchu Picchu. I was
thinking of doing my bookings in peru thinking that prices would be
lower there than in North America. However, for Macchu Picchu I read

I'm not looking fat any of the all inclusives, like CocoView, FIBR, etc.
I am looking at Luna Beach, Lost Paradise and Pura Vida.  First I'd like to
hear any reports anyone has on those 3, but I'm still open minded enough to
hear about any other cool places to stay in West End.  And ...

Couple with baby are flying into Manzanillo and renting a car. Any
suggestions for a good loop including Guadalajara? We are the adventurous
type tempered with a baby!about 10 days vacation.
thanks, Z

I will be going to Peru and Bolivia this July. Could anyone advise me on
the necessary vaccinations that I need to have before going? Thanks in
advance!
Brandon

Hi...I'll be in Central America the next august...I wanna star my trip in
Costa Rica and finish it in Guatemala.....I'd like to know if there are
flights between San Jose and Guatemala City and the price...May I book a
kind of "pass" with Iberia? Thanks for your help.

Whenever I say we plan to drive to Creel in the Copper Canyon via Nogales
and Hermosillo I get the same response  --- 'Drive in Mexico'????
Is this a dangerous route or is it just a random report about driving in
Mexico that they have heard and feel duty bound to repeat.  Some of ...

Anyone reccomend a pousada in Lagoa, just outside Florianopolis?
obrigado, Roy