Forum: Latin America
05-11-2013, 04:12 PM
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Hi norschweger
This time last year I rode...
Hi norschweger
This time last year I rode from Antigua to Portavela Panama.
I returned to Antigua.
I wanted to go to Colombia. ''still do, just no ferry, for me it would of been a fantastic way...
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Forum: Latin America
02-02-2013, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 795
Get well.
:clap
Sorry about the accident, hope the Ankle fixes well..
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Forum: Ride reports
01-23-2013, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,157
Day 6: Nebaj to Quiche (the round about way)
First priority this morning was finding duct tape to "chapus" my riding boots. You would think any old hardware store would do, but apparently its a specialty item around here, finally got a roll...
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Forum: Latin America
01-22-2013, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 202
Views: 7,015
Between Rich, Julio, and the CATours gang you...
Between Rich, Julio, and the CATours gang you should have plenty of company in the Guatemala City/Antigua area. Let us know when you arrive or if you have any questions in the meantime on routes.
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Forum: Latin America
01-21-2013, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,094
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Forum: Latin America
01-20-2013, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,094
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Forum: Latin America
01-19-2013, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,094
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Forum: Ride reports
01-18-2013, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,157
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Forum: Ride reports
01-11-2013, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,157
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Forum: Latin America
01-10-2013, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 709
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Forum: Ride reports
01-09-2013, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,157
Day 4: Barillas to Soloma
I doubt our starting point and destination mean much to most readers, but if you look on a map they are only about 25 kms away from each other. Of course we didn't take the direct route! Here is...
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Forum: Latin America
01-08-2013, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 202
Views: 7,015
Great shots Richard! I can first-hand second...
Great shots Richard! I can first-hand second this advice. Just went for a great ride around the HueHue/Quiche/Alta Verapaz regions and fell in love with Guatemala all over again!
Check out the...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-07-2013, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,157
Day 3: Laguna Lachua to Barillas
The sunset was priceless last night in Laguna Lachua, the sunrise wasn't bad either. We were told there were fish up to 2-3 meters in the lake. We hung out on the dock and watched in disbelief as...
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Forum: Latin America
01-06-2013, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 202
Views: 7,015
Antigua is a great town, you will definitely...
Antigua is a great town, you will definitely enjoy it. As far as safety, Antigua is probably one of the safest towns here in Guatemala. It is a big tourist destination.
As for hotels, there are...
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Forum: Latin America
01-05-2013, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 460
hey Mark.
Hopefully you'll see this soon. ...
hey Mark.
Hopefully you'll see this soon. There's going to be a fun group of random riders, travelers, hooligans, etc.. in Moto Cafe this afternoon. 3:30ish and onwards. You should drop by if...
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Forum: Latin America
01-05-2013, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 202
Views: 7,015
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Forum: Ride reports
01-05-2013, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,157
Day 2: Lanquin to Laguna Lachua
No rest for the weary, even on Christmas morning. We were up early in Lanquin and hit the road by 8am to head towards Laguna Lachua. From here on we were heading to new territory for both of us. ...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-05-2013, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,157
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Forum: Latin America
01-05-2013, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 202
Views: 7,015
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Forum: Latin America
01-04-2013, 10:19 AM
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Views: 7,015
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Forum: Ride reports
01-04-2013, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,157
Lanquin - Semuc Champey
For those of you that aren't familiar with Guatemala, or Lanquin more specifically - this should be near the top of your places to see if you come to Guatemala. It is a natural wonder that combines...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-03-2013, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,157
Day 1: Antigua to Lanquin
Day 1, Christmas Eve. We got an early start and hit the road at 6am from Antigua with Lanquin (Semuc Champey) as our destination. Here was the general plan:
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Forum: Ride reports
01-03-2013, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,157
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Forum: Ride reports
01-03-2013, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,157
How long ago were you renting bikes? I've been...
How long ago were you renting bikes? I've been here 3 years but CATours has been around since about '99... hadn't heard anything about rentals up there. How'd the Yumbos hold up? Had a friend buy...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-03-2013, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,157
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Forum: Ride reports
01-02-2013, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,157
What 2 Moto Guides Do With A Week Off: Guatemala
As the titles says, we are two motorcycle tour guides at CATours in Antigua, Guatemala. We had the week off between Christmas and New Year's, of course we took off to explore the lesser known spots...
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Forum: Latin America
12-05-2012, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 202
Views: 7,015
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Forum: Ride reports
12-04-2012, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 1,310
Views: 182,448
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Forum: Ride reports
12-01-2012, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 274
Views: 31,995
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Forum: Ride reports
11-30-2012, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 2,640
Views: 483,262
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Forum: Ride reports
11-29-2012, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 464
Views: 57,846
No worries, we understand. If you're still in...
No worries, we understand. If you're still in Copan, you should find Gererdo at ViaVia Hotel/Restaurant. He's big into motorcycles and knows a lot about the area and routes. Tell him Chris from...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-28-2012, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 1,690
Views: 282,795
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Forum: Ride reports
11-27-2012, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 464
Views: 57,846
RexBuck,
If you're still here in Antigua,...
RexBuck,
If you're still here in Antigua, come by Moto Cafe and share some stories with fellow motorcyclists, join us for a ride, or just have a beer! We can help with routes or whatever if you're...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-26-2012, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 1,690
Views: 282,795
If you're still here in Antigua, come by Moto...
If you're still here in Antigua, come by Moto Cafe and share some stories with fellow motorcyclists, join us for a ride, or just have a beer! I can give you a nice route up to Semuc too, if you're...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-26-2012, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 1,310
Views: 182,448
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Forum: Ride reports
11-16-2012, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 2,640
Views: 483,262
We're enjoying the report from Guatemala! ...
We're enjoying the report from Guatemala! Thanks, John.
If you make it to Antigua, be sure to come by Moto Cafe and share some stories with fellow motorcyclists, join us for a ride, or just have...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-15-2012, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 926
Views: 223,512
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Forum: Latin America
11-14-2012, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 261
Local Rally Ride - Guatemala
If anyone is around Guatemala this weekend, you should join us for this ride. We're taking a small group from Antigua on Saturday morning, more the merrier.
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Forum: Latin America
11-13-2012, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 712
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Forum: Ride reports
11-11-2012, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 926
Views: 223,512
My girlfriend has been working for Safe Passage...
My girlfriend has been working for Safe Passage for over 2 years with the women's social entrepreneurship program. The women are given the opportunity to join the jewelry company if they stay on top...
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