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Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
hostal de la fuente: Can arrange late check in if we message on whatsapp to arrange before hand. Also partners up with top 4 companies for volcano hike and can store our stuff while we do the hike.
Acetanego: I brought and drank 4.5L of water and that was just about sufficient! recommendations: rent walking poles, ensure you have good tread on your shoes/boots, bring a buff for warmth at night/early morning and for the dust on the way up and definitely on the way down, look up wim hof ‘walking at altitude breath work’ if you’re susceptible to AMS - worked wonders for me. and don’t underestimate the low temperatures at night, I brought what i’d wear on a fall night camping in canada (thermal layer, wool sweater, puffer, buff, merino socks, raincoat as windbreaker - all together just about right). our guide provided toques and gloves. if you’re considering it at all, do it. you’ll be so glad you did and so proud of yourself
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Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Free cerveza hostel: Has free paddle boards and free beer 5-7pm.
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San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala
indian nose hike @sunrise: Can book through Mandalas hostel and its Q150. Pickup @3:30, get dropped back in san pedro around 8:00/8:30
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San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala
Boho town with cute cafes, meditation and yoga shops
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San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala
shuttle to lanquin https://www.marvelustravel.com/rutas/guatemala/panajachel-a-lanquin/microbus-lanquin-servicios-tiquetes-pl108.html
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San Agustín Lanquín, Guatemala
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Flores, Guatemala
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Juayua, El Salvador
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El Tunco, El Salvador
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La Union, El Salvador
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León, Nicaragua
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Granada, Nicaragua
how to get to ometepe island:
In Granada catch the chicken bus to Rivas. The journey takes 1 hour and costs about 31 Cordobas (less than $1 USD)
From Granada city centre, make your way to the chicken bus to Rivas by walking south along Calle El Comercio until you reach the Uno gas station.
From there, turn left down a dusty road and walk 100 metres until you find a vacant block of land with 2 – 3 buses. The bus will be labelled ‘Rivas’.
In Rivas, you’ll need to take a taxi to San Jorge ferry terminal. There’s no Uber in Nicaragua so it’s time to barter.
Technically there are chicken buses which run from just outside Rivas bus terminal near the pharmacy.
However, they appear to run very infrequently and we gave up when we negotiated a suitable fare with a taxi driver. A taxi should cost you no more than $3USD for the entire cab however, this will require negotiation
From the San Jorge ferry terminal, there are ferries and lanchas (small boats) that run regularly to Ometepe.
The ticket price varies according to which ferry you catch ranging from about 35 to 70 Cordobas ($1 – 3 USD).
Buy your tickets at the pier. No need to book in advance, they’ll always find a way to fit more people and ferries leave every 30 minutes
Ometepe Ferry Price:
Most ‘lanchas’ cost 35 Cordobas (If you can spare the extra money I would definitely recommend going on a ferry over a lancha. We had friends who chose to go by lancha and they said they were ‘scared for their life’.)
The Estrella – 45 Cordobas
Milton Arcia – 70 Cordobas
Che Guevara Ferry – 50 Cordobas
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Balgue, Nicaragua
- Rent a scooter, easiest way to get around the island
- Explore, can see the whole island in just a few hours
- Museo Altagracia, rock carving museum
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Popoyo, Nicaragua
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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Things to do
- El Salto swimming pool and rope swing (Arenal National Park)
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Monteverde, Costa Rica
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Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Things To Do
- Turtle Island tour
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Montezuma, Costa Rica
Cheapest departure options:The cheapest way from Montezuma to Manuel Antonio is by bus. First you will have to ride a local bus going from Montezuma to Cobano and Cobano to Paquera Ferry Port, catch the ferry and the bus from Puntarenas to Quepos and Manuel Antonio. $11USD explains route and fees here: https://www.gamintraveler.com/2024/03/30/montezuma-to-manuel-antonio/
Tropical tours shuttle has a boat and taxi service to take you to manuel antonio for $65 per person. https://tropicaltourshuttles.com/taxi-boat/montezuma-to-jaco/
Boat departure time from Montezuma: 08:30am
Departure place: at the beach
Boat arrival time at Herradura Jaco area: 09:30am
Trip estimate duration: 1 hour
Boat service frequency: daily service
Bus departure time from Herradura to Manuel Antonio: 09:30am
Departure place: at Herradura beach (please follow instructions provided from the staff).
Bus arrival time at Manuel Antonio area: 11:00am
Trip estimate duration: 1 1/2 hour
Shuttle service frequency: daily service
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Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Pacuar, Costa Rica
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Cahuita, Costa Rica
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
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Santa Bárbara, Costa Rica