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South America or Central America
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. |
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I visited both and much preferred Central America. Mainly because I was
backpacking and there are lots more backpackers there. And most of them agree with me. Also it's warmer (not in the Andes) so there is more opportunity to hang out outside in hammocks etc. and meet people. It seems less touristy altogether and just less developed and more laidback. If you're into organised tours or treks, good hotels, spending lots of money, you may prefer the south. Gareth. wrote in message ups.com... 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. |
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I love ancient ruins, hiking, learning about cultures, and trying new
foods. I want to go on a trip that has good weather: not too cold, not too much rain, and generally blue skies. |
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oups.com... I love ancient ruins, hiking, learning about cultures, and trying new foods. I want to go on a trip that has good weather: not too cold, not too much rain, and generally blue skies. Well, we don't expect much do we? Just perfection. I'm worried now that I'll make a recommendation and you'll be disapointed by a passing thunderstorm or perhaps a hair in your tortilla soup. Why don't you just stay home and watch the Travel Channel, then everything will be just fine. |
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Didn't anyone ever teach you any manners?
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Caveat,
Thanks for the info. Tucan Travel (www.tucantravel.com) has a trip that covers all of what you described in Central America and more! I am torn between that trip and one that covers much of Peru and part of Bolivia, hitting the major sites in each. I wanted to go to the Andes since the mountains are higher there and I could do the Inca Trail hike, but the way American Airlines does their mileage in the peak season it would cost me 60K miles to do that trip, where as the Central Amiercan trip would only cost 35K miles. I am finishing graduate school in May and starting a new job in August, so I thought it may be good to visit Peru and Bolivia now since they are more remote than Central America. The trip in Central America lasts 34 days and the trip in Peru and Bolivia lasts 28 days. However, the trip in Central America is a little cheaper. I plan to go mid-May to mid-June. I'm not asking for perfection every day, but I don't want the constant dreariness I experienced in London last March. |
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I'd advise Central America as well... I did 6 months with a backpack
there, betwen undergrad and grad school. Much cheaper, lots of fellow travelers if you get lonely, but lots of less-well-traveled places if you prefer to get off the gringo trail. If you have more specific questions, feel free to email me. Georgette |
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