Driving adventure
Apr 8th, 2014, 03:23 PM
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Oh never mind. No you "suspect" wrong. I was not "trying to be challenging".
If you drove around Central America yourself recently as a woman alone with no problems, seems that would be nice to share the information with this person is all.
I was just trying to help someone who seemed like she was maybe new to travel in the region, but I could be wrong about that too.
If you drove around Central America yourself recently as a woman alone with no problems, seems that would be nice to share the information with this person is all.
I was just trying to help someone who seemed like she was maybe new to travel in the region, but I could be wrong about that too.
Apr 9th, 2014, 05:10 AM
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oofieb:
Just to clarify, I have no experience with Panama, Nicaragua, or Honduras, so have no comment (except to mention that my my gigantic Harley-riding BIL visited Honduras, but left the ranch only in a caravan of vehicles for safety). Have made trips of a 3-4 hours (each way) in Mexico, but only on the main highways to/from tourist areas in the Yucatan (I would not drive the west coast alone or accompanied because of what I read in the news). In Belize it was the main highways (north-south and east-west) only (I wouldn't go alone to Caracol, for example; probably not unless I was in a group of cars). Never felt unsafe anywhere in Costa Rica; however, I did not venture to the Caribbean side (even with my partner), drove the northern routes in/out of Guanacaste; several routes from SJO to Arenal, and from there down through Poas and environs, and "back" route (former Pan-American) from San Jose past Carago south toward the border and back up, and have also cut from that road to the Uvita area (that one not alone).
So, when I above posted "pick a country (maybe two, like Belize and Costa Rica)" I gave as examples those I was fairly familiar with (as a person who loves to drive).
Good luck, and I'm sure there are many with expertise here if you have further more specific questions.
Just to clarify, I have no experience with Panama, Nicaragua, or Honduras, so have no comment (except to mention that my my gigantic Harley-riding BIL visited Honduras, but left the ranch only in a caravan of vehicles for safety). Have made trips of a 3-4 hours (each way) in Mexico, but only on the main highways to/from tourist areas in the Yucatan (I would not drive the west coast alone or accompanied because of what I read in the news). In Belize it was the main highways (north-south and east-west) only (I wouldn't go alone to Caracol, for example; probably not unless I was in a group of cars). Never felt unsafe anywhere in Costa Rica; however, I did not venture to the Caribbean side (even with my partner), drove the northern routes in/out of Guanacaste; several routes from SJO to Arenal, and from there down through Poas and environs, and "back" route (former Pan-American) from San Jose past Carago south toward the border and back up, and have also cut from that road to the Uvita area (that one not alone).
So, when I above posted "pick a country (maybe two, like Belize and Costa Rica)" I gave as examples those I was fairly familiar with (as a person who loves to drive).
Good luck, and I'm sure there are many with expertise here if you have further more specific questions.
Aug 7th, 2014, 02:38 PM
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Honduras offers excellent diving and snorkeling at Roatan. You can also see ruins in Copan, Honduras or travel to Tikal in Guatemala. I had an awesome 5 day trip through Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador... the trip was a rush but totally worth it...went with Fernando from www.elsalvadorcustomtours.com
Aug 9th, 2014, 10:35 PM
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I just got done with a 5 month road trip through pretty much the entire country of Mexico. I never felt threatened per say, however you want to use caution when driving through a foreign country. There are always going to be events taking place that you don't hear about in the news, and all I mean by this is be as educated as you can, and ask locals opinions whenever possible once you are on the ground. Typically locals will know the scoop on routes with any civil unrest issues, etc. One thing I do know is a trip like that will certainly open your eyes to new ideals on life, and will probably leave better off than you were before. However if you want to skip the research, and head straight for the prize you may just want to come to Playa Del Carmen and check out the area. That is where the majority of ex pats, end up. Hell that is where I am now, lol. If you like snorkeling, the beach, and relaxing you would probably fall in love with a place called Akumal about a 20 minute drive from Playa. I have also heard good things about Costa Rica. But if you choose Mexico, I would almost bet you will end up somewhere in the Playa area. If you want to see some videos of what it is like to drive through mexico, I did quite a bit of documenting here. www.wonderousworld.com/overland-travel. Good Luck. Oh and P.S. you are making a smart move...
