Travel Forum / Destinations / Latin America / January 2005

I just went through the process of learning this procedure on an AT&T
automated support line. You can imagine how maddening that can be.
Anyway, I thought I'd share it with anybody who might need it.
First, go to Walmart and purchase an AT&T prepaid phone card.  The

Here's the deal. My wife and I, fearing the demise of USAirways have
booked a trip to Costa Rica at the end of February using our frequent
flier miles. Assuming that they don't crash prior to departure we'd
like to get some info about what to do and where to stay. We'll have

Thanks for your post. Do you know how the Costa Verde compares with La
Mariposa? La Mariposa is much more expensive. I do not mind paying more
money for a hotel  upgrade, but I want to avoid spending double the money
for a tourist trap hotel if a comparable alternative is ...

A number of news links about the crisis in Andahuaylas Peru are now
posted at:
http://www.latinamericalinks.com/peru_news.htm
This town is locate about 440 km. southeast of Lima, in the Andes.

I easily find US sponsored "epicurian" cooking packages @ $200/day.  I was
looking for something more "genuine" and "hands-on" anywhere in [prefer
non-resort area ] Mexico.
Any reccomendations would be appreciated.

A State of Emergency has been declared by President Toledo. News
stories links posted at:
http://www.latinamericalinks.com/peru_news.htm

Hi --
I'm headed to Costa Rica in late February and will spend probably 3 of
9 days camping, if all goes well.  Would you suggest packing a tent for
a solo traveler, renting a tent when needed, or not camping alone in

During my visit on Argentina somewhere in the 90th's I
made a varied photo collection of this country. From the
North to the South I was impressed by the variety
of beautiful landscapes.