Travel Forum / Destinations / Latin America / January 2005

Should I visit South America (Bolivia & Peru) or Central America
(Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, & Mexico) from mid-May to mid-June and
why?  Any thoughts are appreciated.

We are just beginning the research on a cruise thru Antarctica. Any
recommendations for our family for late Dec.,early Jan.? We've been
told a smaller boat is better because it can land ashore easier. Thanks
for any advise!

We're flying to Flores from GC arriving at approx. 18:00 and want to go
directly to Tikal. What are the options to do so? Thanks in advance.

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Hola... My wife and I need to get from Puerto Montt to Bariloche on
March 12th and need help finding/considering how to do the trip.
We will be arriving by plane to Puerto Montt on March 11th around 4PM,
so we figured there were no options the night of the 11th.  So our only

Hi, I know it's been probably asked before but can't find any answers.
How to ship a car (4X4) from Panama to Sth America? What country would be
best to ship to and what kind of restrictions may have to encounter? I plan
of dumping the car after a year of travel or maybe if I can, ...

First of all, buy Frommers Guide to Costa Rica.  It is well worth the
investment.
If you are flying into San Jose, I could recommend a good B&B for $85.
Visit Braulio Carrillo National Park, aerial tram with guide through a

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but I have a request and would like to reach as
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Im planning a 2-week trip to Ecuador and it's my first trip to latin
America, so I'm intrested to hear/get some good advices about
traveling in Ecuador.
For example i'm like to know,

Ann B. Wrote:

Is there a website that has listings of cultural events (concerts, ballet,
etc.) in Mexico City?  In particular, first two weeks of February.
Thank you,
Barbara

I'm getting married in July and we are planning our honeymoon...we've been
thinking aobut zihuatanejo, or possibly another mexican beach area.  we
really want someplace where the tourism is not completely overwhelming, and
we can spend some time inland if we'd like as well.. ...

I have a few quick questions re Quito.  I appreciate in advance anyone
willing to share their experience.
1. Do I really need a hepatitis vaccine?  Is water safe to drink?  If
not, do they have a good-tasting carbonated drink?

Has anyone stayed at Dreams Puerto Vallarta (formerly Camino Real)?  My
husband and I have stayed there many times (when it was Camino Real) and are
not at all happy with the new all-inclusive rates.  We love the property but
we also enjoy dining at the various restaurants in town.

If you have been to the Pantanal, what wildlife have you seen?  I am
planning an August visit and wonder what I might likely view in a
week's time.  Thank you.