Travel Forum / Destinations / Latin America / September 2004

As a Canadian looking at a possible retirement in an area more
climatically friendly than available locally we have tried to learn as
much as possible about the Ajijic/Chapala region through the net.   We
have convinced ourselves this is definitely an interest area but need to

Most of the time wen Tony and I travel. We do it on ower own. with
lounly Planet guide book. wen looking for info on Peru. I looked at a
sight for   Peru Planet tours. Looks like they do the planing for
people to travel on there own. Has any one user them? Or know

Ok...I leave in 6 days & I'm packing my backpack. I checked the weather for
Cuzco...it looks like it ranges between 40 - 60 degrees Farenheit.
I am debating bringing just a thick wool sweater... and a hooded
sweatshirt....and leaving my jacket at home in an effort to pack light...

Hi everybody! My question is about bus trip from Tijuana, Mexico bus
station. I know about short lines to Rosarito and Ensenada, but can I
travel to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan or Puerto Vallarta or other long
distance destination by bus? Where is schedule for bus system in

I'm thinking of going to Guadalajara to study Spanish for a week and
have some questions.  I'm a novice - never had Spanish lessons at all,
but do know some French. If anyone out there did this, I'd really
appreciate hearing from them!

Dear Folks
Will arrive Calafete from the Chilean side in mid Nov.
Plan to fly from Calafete -> Ushuaia -> Buenos Aires.
Please advice whether I should buy a Argentina Air pass @ US$400.- before I

I'm looking for something to do in Mexico City at night that is more
sightseeing oriented as opposed to night-life kind of activities.
Suggestions, anyone?
Norbert

I am a US citizen and will be visiting Buenos Aires during the US
presidential election Nov. 2nd.  Does anyone know any places US expats
get together on a regular basis?  It would be interesting to get
together and watch the results and discuss etc.  Alternatively, are

Hi,
Im a student graduating in April 05 and plan to visit Argentina until
Nov. or so.  I intend to spend a month on homestay with a family or a
similar arrangement in order to get my feet first, most likely in a

In a couple of weeks I'll be flying into Mexico City shortly after
11:00 PM on a Friday evening. I'm looking for advice on (1) lodging
for one night and (2) getting to Teotihuacan by the time it opens on
Saturday morning (7:00 AM?).

Is there some trick to dialing a cell phone in Argentina?  I'm trying to
call a friend in Salta.  She says that to call her cell phone from the US I
should dial 011 54 387 xxx xxx xxx.  But I get a recorded message, in
English, that says, if I recall correctly, something like the ...

Thnx,
Fly

Trying to figure this out....
What do I have to dial first to call Peru?
Thanks

Hey everyone,
I have a chance to make a short trip to Mazatlan, Mexico this weekend.
Does anyone knows of a good hostel there? It doesn't need to be super
cheap, but I am on a fairly tight budget. Or, if there aren't any good

Can anybody tell me the best way / airline toi fly form Cuba to Costa
Rica. I am travelling next week from europe to spend a few days in
cuba, then i wish to spend some more time in Costa Rica.  I cant find
anybody who offers a regular service ,  and was wondering if i need to