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  • Jessica Lyn

    PG and Pueblo Viejo | Mar 11 06'

    by Jessica Lyn a 23 year old female, on vacation in Punta Gorda

    We had a few free days, so a group of us decided to head down to Punta Gorda (affectionately called PG), where the group was to meet up for the May... Continue reading »

  • Rich

    PG tips | Mar 31 06'

    by Rich a 29 year old male from Leamington, on vacation in Punta Gorda

    Wasn't in that much of a hurry to leave Hopkins and got to the bus stop about 9.15.  There's only a few buses that go through Hopkins and no-o... Continue reading »

  • alex f

    Wettest Border Crossing | Oct 01 07'

    by alex f a 31 year old from Cambridge, on vacation in Punta Gorda

    "You'd pay a lot more for getting wet at Alton Towers"

    This is a simple tale of the border crossing from Livingstone in Guatemala to Punta Gorda in Belize.  The boat only runs twice a week.  S... Continue reading »

  • hilly

    Two days of solid travel | Sep 25 06'

    by hilly a 30 year old male from Adelaide, on vacation in Punta Gorda

    Next two days (26th and 27th) was two full on days of travelling.  This is what real travellings all about.  Involved several difficult c... Continue reading »

Trips taken near Punta Gorda

  • Pequena Chinita

    On the road to Placenctia | Aug 02 06'

    by Pequena Chinita a 25 year old female traveling as a couple from Tucson, on vacation in Placencia

    "The languages and ethnicities of Belize are complicated to say the least and riding the bus through basically half of the country side (mainly dense jungles and rainforests) gives an accurately represented cross-section of the population."

    As it would turn out, somehow we got an hour ahead of ourselves and the 7am bus direct to Placencia was really the 6am bus to Belmopan (the capital... Continue reading »

  • las chicas

    A plate of veggies for tea! | Sep 04 06'

    by las chicas a 32 year old female from Brighton, on vacation in Livingston

    Flo says:We have also broken up the rather uncomfortable bus journeys with a goodmeasure of speed boats and "lanchas" the funniest of which wa... Continue reading »

  • Pequena Chinita

    Playa | Aug 02 06'

    by Pequena Chinita a 25 year old female traveling as a couple from Tucson, on vacation in Placentia Village

    The beach itself isn't the nicest I've laid eyes on but the atmosphere, weather and food make up for the seaweed and trash brought in by Hurricane... Continue reading »

  • Lost Tribe

    2 day trip to the Caribbean coast of Guatemala | Oct 14 05'

    by Lost Tribe a 27 year old male from London, on vacation in Livingston

    "“Very different!!!!”"

    Amazingly different to the rest of Guatemala. Only accessible by boat, in a ride that left my jaw on the floor. The ride was expensive but well wor... Continue reading »

  • Mudders

    Livingston | Sep 19 07'

    by Mudders a male from London, on vacation in Livingston

    The afternoon skies were looking pretty stormy as we disembarked from the boat, only to be attacked on all sides by hustlers. Finally learning from... Continue reading »

  • Tracy

    Day Nine: Sun & Return to reality | Dec 13 08'

    by Tracy a 42 year old female, on vacation in Placencia

    "The sun is finally shining brightly today."

    The sun is finally shining brightly today. I spend the morning at the beach. I kayak up the coast seeing starfish and flying fish. I float outside... Continue reading »

  • Nate

    Livingston- last stop in Guatemala | Feb 05 08'

    by Nate a 30 year old male from Seattle, on vacation in Livingston

    Just hit Livingston today... it´s DEFINITELY a different place. Strong Carribean influence. Today is Ash Wednesday...so it´s a little nuts: kids ar... Continue reading »

  • alex f

    Beach time in Belize (part 1) | Oct 01 07'

    by alex f a 31 year old from Cambridge, on vacation in Placencia

    "flopping around in the sea. Perfect"

    Belize is a very pleasant country to arrive in as a gradual re-introduction to the English speaking world.  The Queen is on all the money, and... Continue reading »

  • Crystal Stranger

    Day 3: Guatemala- Land of Waterfalls | Apr 27 09'

    by Crystal Stranger a female traveling as a couple, on vacation in El Paraiso

    "You can swim under the waterfall into a small cave that is steamy and sauna-like."

    Day 3 will head us into Guatemala, past the amazing ruins of Tikal- most famous for part of the original Star Wars being filmed there, then heading... Continue reading »

  • Tracy

    Day Six: Transfer to Placencia | Dec 10 08'

    by Tracy a 42 year old female, on vacation in Placencia

    "It’s now time for the surf portion of my surf and turf trip."

    Jose picks me up at 9 for the 3 hour drive to Placencia, which according to my Frommer’s guide is Belize’s premier beach destination. It’s now time... Continue reading »

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