Central America Trip June 29 – July 28, 2014
June 29 - United AirlinesFlight 1032leaving at 8:45 AM From Houston to Panama City arriving at 12:57 PM in Panama City, Panama.
Things to see or do in Panama City and surrounding areasPotential Hotels
- Miraflores Locks
- Panama Canal Museum
- Casinos
July 2 -In the morning go to San Blas Island (Indigenous Panamanian)
Spend 2 nights
Things to do or see on San Blas Island
1. Kuna VillageHotel Prices go for about $42.00 a night
2. Kayaking
3. Beach Town
July 4 – In the morning return to Panama City and check-in to hotel.
Spend 1 night
Potential Hotels
July 5 – In the morning board the bus (or shuttle) from Panama City to Boquete, Panama (6:15-6:30 hour ride). Spend 2 nights
Things to see or do in Boquete
- Water Falls
- Rafting
- Mountain Town
- Jungle Wild Life Refuge
July 7 – In the morning board a bus or (shuttle) from Boquete, Panama to Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. (Car is 5 hours and bus is 12 hours.) Spend 2 nights
Things to see or do in Puerto Viejo
- Jaguar Rescue Center
- Afro-Caribbean Town
- Beach Town
July 9 – In the morning board a bus from Puerto Viejo to San Jose, Costa Rica. (Check into Casino del Rey) 4 hours by shuttle ($47.00) $9 by bus. Spend 3 nights
Things to see or do in San Jose, Costa Rica Possible Hotels
- Pedestrian Mall
- National Theatre
- Casino Del Rey Hotel
July 12–In the morning board a bus or (shuttle) from San Jose, Costa Rica to Managua, Nicaragua. (about 8.5 hours by car)Spend 2 nights
- Take in a baseball game
- National Cathedral
- National Museum
Possible Hotels
Holiday Inn ($75 a night)
Crown Plaza ($100 a night)
July 14 - In the morning board a bus or shuttle from Managua, Nicaragua to San Salvador, El Salvador. (Over 10 hours $50 by bus). Spend 3nights
Things to do or see in San Salvador and surrounding areas
- Tazumal archaeological site (Mayan ruins, pyramid). 38 mi. from San Salvador. (Must go see)
- Other nearby sites that are worth a visit areCasa Blanca, Las Victorias, and Trapiche. Tazumal El Salvador is the best known of these Mayan ruins, and it is also one of the best preserved.
- San Andres archaeological site (Mayan ruins, pyramid) 32 km from San Salvador
Possible Hotels
La Posada del Angel $65.00 a night
Hotel Valverde $75.00 a night
La Porta Plaza $65.00 a night
July 17 – In the morning board a bus or shuttle from San Salvador, El Salvador to Copan Ruinas, Honduras. (3 hours and 45 min.)2 days
Things to do or see in Copan Ruinas, Honduras
- Copan Ruins (Mayan Archaeological Site)
Hotels go for $35.00 - $65.00 a night
July 19 –In the morning board a bus or shuttle from Copan, Honduras to Guatemala City, Guatemala. (approximately 5 hours) Changes bus or shuttle to Antigua, Guatemala. Stay 3 nights (and 2 full days)
Things to do or see in Antigua, Guatemala
Hotels go for $40.00 – $50.00 a night
July 22– In the morning board a bus or shuttle from Antigua, Guatemala to Guatemala City. Catch a flight (round trio) to Flores, Guatemala ($325.00 round-trip). Stay 3 days
Things to do or see in Flores, Guatemala
- Tikal (Mayan Ruins)
Hotels go for about $35.00- $50.00 a night
July 25 –In the morning board a bus or shuttle from Flores, Guatemala to San Ignacio, Belize. Stay 2 nights
Things to do or see in San Ignacio, Belize
- Xunantunich (Mayan Ruins)
Hotels go for $50.00 -60.00 a night
July 27–In the morning get a taxi or car from San Ignacio, Belize back to Flores, Guatemala. ($50.00) Catch a flight from Flores to Guatemala City.
Potential Hotels Near La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Radisson $80.00
Mercury Hotel $100.00
Barceló Hotel $90.00
July28 – Board United Airlinesflight 1504 leaving at 2:01 PM from Guatemala City to Houston, TX USA arriving at 6:02 PM