Travel Forum / Destinations / Latin America / September 2005

I'll be arriving in BA, Argentina in about two weeks and plan to do
some intensive spanish study for 4 weeks. Was thinking about private
lessons perhaps in combination with group teaching.
Can anyone recommend a good school, preferrably in combination with a

looking for a spot to vacation next winter.  I want a location where
everything is accessible on foot (from hotel to beach to restaurants,
etc..).  I don't do all-inclusives as I like to sample as many restaurants
as I can.  I like to walk around in pedestrians zones.  We'll be ...

safe or unsfae to travel w/o a guide of teh area?

the highest concentration of easily accessed delicious food?
Thanks for your help.

Can one just fly into this country and tell customs "I'm here for the
winter," or do they want to see a reservation?
I would expect a return ticket is a must.
if you have more pertinent info that you might not want to share on a

     Going south, what is the best way around the Darien Gap?  
     Is flying the only reasonable mode?  Or is there a particular port
in Panama or Costa Rica where one might find water transportation to
Ecuador or Columbia?  What would one expect to pay for passage on a ship

   We're planning on heading out to Copper Canyon next year through one of
the numerous train packages/guide services that are available...any
recommendations??? Also, what time of year is the best? We're shooting for
April, hoping for lots of wildflowers and such...We know the ...

i am planning a trip to Guatemala
the usual towns
antigua
flores

I would like to go visit Mexico City, but I read online that there is
so much crime that I am having 2nd doubts.  Kidnappings, robberies,
etc..
Anyone know if its any safer now? Is it worth the risk?

has anyone good hints for flights to Lima, Perù? I live in Milan and I
plan to go to Lima next forthcoming October. I am thinking about KLM:
flight from Milan to Amsterdam and then connection from Amsterdam to
Lima. Seems like the cheapest and the shortest one.. What do you think?

In about a year from now, I'd like to sublet my apartment and take a
leave of absence from work, buy myself a one-way ticket to Mexico City
and head South during the following 6 or 7 months. I need a change of
pace, a change of scenery and new challenges, such as improving my

If you´re interested in cheap but very good Spanish courses in Bariloche -
Argentina, take a look at: www.sinfronteras.buildtolearn.net They offer
accomodation only for students, very nice!

Hullo everybody!
I am traveling to Peru next October and I already planned to visit some
places like Macchu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.
Since I'll have some more days, I am planning to visit the Amazon Basin

Has anyone stayed at this property near the airport in Acapulco? My
friend has a 2 week timeshare there which he hasn't used in 15 years or
so. He's invited me to take advantage of the availability, but I'd like
to know what the place is like now before I venture there.

I would like to travel to Mexico in Thanksgiving week for a 6 day
vacation with family (2 kids 4 & 7).  Need advice on what would be the
best place to go as looking at web I am completely confused.  What we
would be looking for is: