Surf trip from cancun...through central America....to South America
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Surf trip from cancun...through central America....to South America
Was thinkin about traveling to cancun, but was wondering how safe it was to get down to guatemala without taking a plane. Been hearing about all of this cartell violence. Trying to find the cheapest/safest way to eventually get to south america, but want to go through central america first. Is there a legit buss system there? I heard Mexican borders arent very safe. and whats your thoughts on missioning it from cancun to south america? ...on a budget.
and also, do they let u bring surfboards on the busses there? trying to plan the ultimate surf adventure.
and also, do they let u bring surfboards on the busses there? trying to plan the ultimate surf adventure.
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travel.state.gov check advisories
have done it personally cheaply in the past
ok if careful but many scammers watch out for locals
including cute little old ladies befriending you/sharing cabs
they are usually in league with the thieves
just back pack bring nothing of value
stay in top hostelbookers.com hostels
thebusschedule.com pretty nice bus all the way down
Fly into Cancun spirit.com from FLL usually cheapests
bus to Tulum Cabinas Zazilkin cheap palapas on a GREAT beach
bus to Chetumal cross to Belize Linea Dorada to Guatemala City
hedmanalas.com Hondurs then ticabus.com goes all the way
down to Panama City mamallena.com best hostel there
to hop to Colombia aires.aero from $99 or thedariengapster.com
Careful many scammers particuarly the $500 "pukeboats"
that make the open water crossing avoid those poor value.
go in winter for best weather.
insuremytrip.com always wise...
Grupo Ormeno bus can take you all the way to Buenos Aires
if you like but make plenty of time.
Have fun do lots of research saexplorers.org
have done it personally cheaply in the past
ok if careful but many scammers watch out for locals
including cute little old ladies befriending you/sharing cabs
they are usually in league with the thieves
just back pack bring nothing of value
stay in top hostelbookers.com hostels
thebusschedule.com pretty nice bus all the way down
Fly into Cancun spirit.com from FLL usually cheapests
bus to Tulum Cabinas Zazilkin cheap palapas on a GREAT beach
bus to Chetumal cross to Belize Linea Dorada to Guatemala City
hedmanalas.com Hondurs then ticabus.com goes all the way
down to Panama City mamallena.com best hostel there
to hop to Colombia aires.aero from $99 or thedariengapster.com
Careful many scammers particuarly the $500 "pukeboats"
that make the open water crossing avoid those poor value.
go in winter for best weather.
insuremytrip.com always wise...
Grupo Ormeno bus can take you all the way to Buenos Aires
if you like but make plenty of time.
Have fun do lots of research saexplorers.org
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board RENTALS tonnes cheaper than flying/busing down
very expensive pacific coast CA best www.papagsurf.com
guanguiltagua.com Shit(yes that is its name) best in Ecuador
vivamancora.com Peru
nexussurf.com Florianopolis 42 perfect beaches simply awesome
Have fun,
very expensive pacific coast CA best www.papagsurf.com
guanguiltagua.com Shit(yes that is its name) best in Ecuador
vivamancora.com Peru
nexussurf.com Florianopolis 42 perfect beaches simply awesome
Have fun,
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There are "legit" international buses that go through Central America. Check TicaBus and King Quality. TicaBus goes from soutwestern Mexico to Panama City. There would be room in the compartment underneath for your surfboard. The TicaBus and King Quality are air conditioned and with a toilet on board and make very few stops.
The real issue is this: what do you do with your surfboard when you get off the bus? If you are backpacking, no problem. You just hump your pack to a hotel or wherever. But with a surfboard, you will need to find a taxi with a roof rack, etc. Not as simple as it seems.
Plus - to get to South America from Central America, you will need to make transportation arrangements because the Pan American Highway does not go from Panama to South America because of the Darien Gap.
I would recommend just planning your surfing trip and renting surfboards wherever you end up. All serious surfing areas will have boards for rent.
I would do some serious reading and research before you start this trip. One book I recommend is the Lonely Planet Central America on a Shoestring. It's excellent.
It sounds like you are going to have a great time and a real adventure -- I'm a little jealous!
The real issue is this: what do you do with your surfboard when you get off the bus? If you are backpacking, no problem. You just hump your pack to a hotel or wherever. But with a surfboard, you will need to find a taxi with a roof rack, etc. Not as simple as it seems.
Plus - to get to South America from Central America, you will need to make transportation arrangements because the Pan American Highway does not go from Panama to South America because of the Darien Gap.
I would recommend just planning your surfing trip and renting surfboards wherever you end up. All serious surfing areas will have boards for rent.
I would do some serious reading and research before you start this trip. One book I recommend is the Lonely Planet Central America on a Shoestring. It's excellent.
It sounds like you are going to have a great time and a real adventure -- I'm a little jealous!
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