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Cancún, Mexico
Sandys Room
Arrival: 848pm on 12/2/2024 Terminal 3
You’ll need your feet firmly on dry land to experience Carnival. Marking the start of the Catholic fasting period of Lent, it echoes the celebrations that take place in Rio de Janeiro, with streets filled with colorful floats, richly-decorated performers shimmying along main avenues and the election of a carnival queen. Festivities can go on for a week, culminating on Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras). this is 13th Feb!!!
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Cenote Azul is a great example, with two swimming areas and a cliff-edge platform used for jumping and diving. Slightly further away, Cenote Chichen Itza (also called Cenote Ik Kil) feels fully enveloped by the surrounding jungle. Cenote Tankah Ha is ideal for cooling off after climbing to the summit of the Mayan’s tallest pyramid – Coba.
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Valladolid, Mexico
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Chichén Itzá, Mexico
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Tulum, Mexico
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Mahahual Beach, Mexico
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Chetumal, Mexico
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Caye Caulker, Belize
Blue hole flight.. Wed 28/2/24 8.45 flight
Accom
Booked Tues 26/2 to 1/3
The Caye Hotel
Booked and paid on Ros cc
Cancellation free up to 25/2
29/2 - boat meeting at 4pm
Boat sailing trip starts morning of 1/3
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Caye Caulker, Belize
Raga Sailing boat trip
Night one - Rendevous Caye
Night 2 - Tabasco Caye
Crew - Shane, Jamai, Max, ?
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Dangriga, Belize
Where boat cruise drops us at about 4.30pm
Need to get a bus straight to Punta Gorda
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Punta Gorda, Belize
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Rio Dulce, Guatemala
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Semuc Champey Natural Monument, Guatemala
Deep in the jungle of Guatemala lies Semuc Champey, a series of natural pools filled with crystal clear waters. It is a marvel to look at and a true joy to swim in.
Getting to Semuc Champey is no easy feat. It is located in a very remote area with virtually nothing else around it. You can take a shuttle bus from most other destinations, like Rio Dulce, Flores, Antigua and Lake Atitlán. But the drive is at least 8 hours from all of these places and most of the roads are unpaved and bumpy.
Most shuttles drop travelers in Lanquín first, the closest actual town to Semuc Champey. You can either book accommodation in Lanquín and take a public bus to Semuc Champey, or you can stay overnight in one of the hostels and lodges close to the pools. I recommend staying as close to the pools as you can, so all you have to do is wake up and walk to this gorgeous natural attraction.
It costs 50 Q to enter Semuc Champey, and inside the park you can hike up to the viewpoint and spend the day swimming and sunbathing. You don't have to book a guided tour, but if you do they may include tubing down the river Cahabón.
For 75 Q you can also enter the nearby caves for swimming and exploring. Most guided tours also include the caves.
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Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Lake Atitlán has a thriving sense of Mayan culture and an abundance of natural beauty, so exploring here is definitely one of the best things to do in Guatemala.
Take the local boats from town to town to soak in the lifestyle. Must-see towns in Lake Atitlán include Panajachel, which has the best local market, San Pedro, which has an amazing lookout and lots of backpackers, San Marcos, which has many yoga retreats, health food stores and spiritual centers, and San Juan, which has vibrant street art and lots of local handicrafts.
These four towns are quite touristy, but worth it. To witness the more local side of Lake Atitlán, venture to smaller towns such as Santa Catarina, San Antonio, Santiago Atitlan and Santa Cruz.
You can also get active while exploring Lake Atitlán. Paddle board, kayak, wake surf or cliff jump in the lake. Go paragliding over the lake or zip lining in the Nature Reserve. Hike one of the three volcanoes surrounding the lake, or embark on a sunrise hike up the small mountain known as Indian's Nose.
*** Skip San Pedro dont stay over****
There is no shortage of fun things to do in Lake Atitlán. I recommend staying for at least three days, though a week is more ideal for full enjoying everything the area has to offer.
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San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala
The last noteworthy volcano hike in Guatemala that I will mention is Volcán San Pedro, located in Lake Atitlán.
Hiking up Volcán San Pedro, which stands at 3,020 meters tall, will bring you through thick jungle for about three hours. You can hike with or without a guide, but the entrance fee is 100 Quetzales and it usually costs the same to hike with a guide so you might as well have an experienced local with you.
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Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Very few travelers leave Guatemala without having stopped in Antigua. This used to be the capital city of Guatemala during colonial times, but the capital was moved to Guatemala City in 1773 after a massive earthquake struck Antigua. Despite the destruction, Antigua still has many architectural remnants of its past significance.
There are so many things to do in Antigua, Guatemala that are historically insightful and affordable. Sightseeing is the best way to explore Antigua and see its colonial past with your own eyes. Noteworthy sights include the Santa Catarina Arch, Iglesia de la Merced, and the hilltop viewpoint, Cerro De La Cruz.
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Acatenango, Guatemala
*** Nina top reco and dont forgt the sticks!!!**Another popular volcano hike to do in Guatemala is Volcán Acatenago, which stands at 3,975 meters tall.
This hike can also be done in one day, as it takes about 5-6 hours to reach the summit from the start of the hike. The starting point of the hike is about a 1 hour drive from Antigua. But most people opt for an overnight hike, because at night time you can see Volcán Acatenago's neighbor, Volcán Fuego erupting and spewing lava in the distance.
If you have your own camping gear you can do the hike yourself and just pay the 50 Quetzales entrance fee. Most travelers in Central America don't have tents, sleeping bags and winter clothes with them, so you can always book an overnight tour with a local company that provides these things. It can get extremely cold sleeping atop a volcano at night, so definitely make sure you are prepared.
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Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
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Guatemala City, Guatemala
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Cancún, Mexico
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Isla Mujeres, Mexico
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Cancún, Mexico
Flight to Perth leaving 2.30pm Terminal 3
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