bus from costa rica to mexico

Has anyone had experience travelling by bus from Costa Rica to Mexico?

The Lonely Planet or Footprint guides to Central America will discuss
this in detail. Buy one.

Richard


bob wrote:

Has anyone had experience travelling by bus from Costa Rica to Mexico?

On Wed, 10 Dec 2003 23:24:02 +0000, Richard Ferguson wrote:

The Lonely Planet or Footprint guides to Central America will discuss
this in detail. Buy one.

Richard

fine.. But I was looking for someone who has had personal experience on
travelling through central america by bus..





bob wrote:

Has anyone had experience travelling by bus from Costa Rica to Mexico?

I traveled by bus fron San Jose to Mexico City in 1998. I was quite nervous
about crime, so I dressed as a woman! Full make up, flowery sarape, and the
works. I never had to stand, got free tequila, and was treated with respect.
I met some wonderful people!

"bob" wrote in message
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On Wed, 10 Dec 2003 23:24:02 +0000, Richard Ferguson wrote:

The Lonely Planet or Footprint guides to Central America will discuss
this in detail. Buy one.

Richard

fine.. But I was looking for someone who has had personal experience on
travelling through central america by bus..





bob wrote:

Has anyone had experience travelling by bus from Costa Rica to Mexico?

Gee Clint, what a great idea! Wish I weren't so tall.
"clint" wrote in message
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I traveled by bus fron San Jose to Mexico City in 1998. I was quite
nervous
about crime, so I dressed as a woman! Full make up, flowery sarape, and
the
works. I never had to stand, got free tequila, and was treated with
respect.
I met some wonderful people!

"bob" wrote in message
news
On Wed, 10 Dec 2003 23:24:02 +0000, Richard Ferguson wrote:

The Lonely Planet or Footprint guides to Central America will discuss
this in detail. Buy one.

Richard

fine.. But I was looking for someone who has had personal experience on
travelling through central america by bus..





bob wrote:

Has anyone had experience travelling by bus from Costa Rica to
Mexico?

On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 13:43:05 GMT, bob wrote:

On Wed, 10 Dec 2003 23:24:02 +0000, Richard Ferguson wrote:

The Lonely Planet or Footprint guides to Central America will discuss
this in detail. Buy one.

Richard

fine.. But I was looking for someone who has had personal experience on
travelling through central america by bus..

I did Mexico DF (City) to Nicaragua by bus and return in 2000. No
problem at all, very easy.

Regards,

Aitor
http://w3.to/travellers

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On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 13:43:05 GMT, bob wrote:

On Wed, 10 Dec 2003 23:24:02 +0000, Richard Ferguson wrote:

The Lonely Planet or Footprint guides to Central America will
discuss
this in detail. Buy one.

Richard

fine.. But I was looking for someone who has had personal experience
on
travelling through central america by bus..

I did Mexico DF (City) to Nicaragua by bus and return in 2000. No
problem at all, very easy.

Regards,

Aitor
http://w3.to/travellers

I might be going that way this winter, in one direction or the other.
What was the route from DF, and to where in Nicaragua?
How long did the trip take?
What places (if any) did you stay overnight, or longer?
Any places you would recommend, or warn against, for a stopover?

TIA

On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 16:48:09 +0000 (UTC),
(Bob) wrote:

I did Mexico DF (City) to Nicaragua by bus and return in 2000. No
problem at all, very easy.

I might be going that way this winter, in one direction or the other.

I suppose it will be soft winter in Mexico, softer in Central America.

What was the route from DF, and to where in Nicaragua?

We arrived to Granada in Nicaragua and returned.

How long did the trip take?

We did it in one month and a half, but not directly, visiting and
enjoying the places we visited.

What places (if any) did you stay overnight, or longer?

We stayed about 5-6 days in Mexico City, in the rest up to 3-4 days.

Any places you would recommend, or warn against, for a stopover?

Oaxaca, Chiapas area, like San Cristobal or others, Guatemala is
fantastic: Tikal, Antigua, the lake, etc. In Honduras the islands. In
Nicaragua Leon and Granada.

Not specially interesting visiting the capitals with the exception of
Mexico City.

Regards,

Aitor
aitoru at ozu.es
http://w3.to/travellers

Those buses can be very dangerous! As I've posted before, I recommend
dressing up as a woman. Much safer, and you meet some very nice people!
"Aitor" wrote in message
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On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 16:48:09 +0000 (UTC),
(Bob) wrote:

I did Mexico DF (City) to Nicaragua by bus and return in 2000. No
problem at all, very easy.

I might be going that way this winter, in one direction or the other.

I suppose it will be soft winter in Mexico, softer in Central America.

What was the route from DF, and to where in Nicaragua?

We arrived to Granada in Nicaragua and returned.

How long did the trip take?

We did it in one month and a half, but not directly, visiting and
enjoying the places we visited.

What places (if any) did you stay overnight, or longer?

We stayed about 5-6 days in Mexico City, in the rest up to 3-4 days.

Any places you would recommend, or warn against, for a stopover?

Oaxaca, Chiapas area, like San Cristobal or others, Guatemala is
fantastic: Tikal, Antigua, the lake, etc. In Honduras the islands. In
Nicaragua Leon and Granada.

Not specially interesting visiting the capitals with the exception of
Mexico City.

Regards,

Aitor
aitoru at ozu.es
http://w3.to/travellers

Clint
I think your idea of dressing up like a woman could be even more
dangerous, if you got "found out" in the wrong restroom, in some bus
station! YMMV....
Don