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Forum: Mexico & Central America
Feb 22nd, 2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,570
Posted By hopefulist

Have a great trip! We're heading back in 6 weeks....

Have a great trip! We're heading back in 6 weeks. :-)
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Feb 21st, 2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,570
Posted By hopefulist

Fun to see this old thing crop up. :-) My...

Fun to see this old thing crop up. :-)

My photos with blog, travelogue, and review links on the main page of each collection are below in case you're interested - I've made half a dozen trips to...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Sep 6th, 2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,570
Posted By hopefulist

I've made the trip lots of times and spend 2-4...

I've made the trip lots of times and spend 2-4 weeks each summer in San Pedro, sometimes alone, once with my husband, and frequently with a group including teens in tow - feels safe to me.

Re: the...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Sep 4th, 2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,570
Posted By hopefulist

Petén is the Department (like a state) in the...

Petén is the Department (like a state) in the north of Guatemala where Flores and Tikal are located. Here are 2 schools I've heard of up there; haven't really read reviews so can't recommend....
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Sep 4th, 2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,570
Posted By hopefulist

Those are my favorites in Guatemala and make a...

Those are my favorites in Guatemala and make a great combination, in my opinion. Antigua is beautiful and makes a safe landing spot since the tourist infrastructure is so strong - less of a culture...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Sep 1st, 2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,570
Posted By hopefulist

Thanks!!

Thanks!!
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Aug 31st, 2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,570
Posted By hopefulist

Hi, there - As noted above, I visit frequently...

Hi, there -
As noted above, I visit frequently and have never had a problem. It is my opinion that the majority of the crime is gang/city related so if you avoid the rougher bits of Guatemala City...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Aug 15th, 2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,570
Posted By hopefulist

Go for as many nights as you can. I would split...

Go for as many nights as you can. I would split between Antigua and the lake, maybe Panajachel since it's an easy base for a quick trip. When you have your flights we can help more with where to head...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Aug 14th, 2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,570
Posted By hopefulist

I'm happy to help and can respond here on the...

I'm happy to help and can respond here on the forum, Aderonke - that way others with similar questions will find the information if they search and other posters can add their opinions.

We can...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Apr 15th, 2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,570
Posted By hopefulist

Thanks, all!

Thanks, all!
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Apr 13th, 2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,570
Posted By hopefulist

Hopefulist's 2013 Guatemala Travelogue

Hi, all -
A summer Guatemala visit was out for me this year due to happy, busy plans to reconnect with host families in Scotland (mine) and The Netherlands (son Isaac's) and a focus week in...
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