Guatemala Section

Discussion in 'Latin America' started by adventureplanet, Aug 11, 2009.

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  1. GuateRider, Jan 25, 2012
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    GuateRider

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    It all depends on how much time you have !
    In Huehuetenango you should take a ride up in the mountains (Cuchumatanes) on 9N , Chiantla, Todos Santos.. Incredible beautifull up there

    From Panajachel take the road (15) up to Quiche all the way to the Triangulo Ixchil area (Nebaj,Chajul and Cotzal) Great scenery , waterfalls,hiking ...

    Then hgo back to Sacapulas and take 7W to Coban ; there you can go and see Semuc Champey , Grutas de Candelaria before getting to Peten
    If you have plenty of time , there are an other 100 places to see

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  2. Tricepilot, Jan 25, 2012
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    Studying direct routing for more time at the destination.

    San Cristobal to Panajachel

    Panajachel to Antigua

    Antigua to Tikal
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  3. crashmaster, Jan 25, 2012
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    +1, this is the good stuff. Also, I would skip Pana all together and go to San Pedro instead, way more tranquilo.

    San Pedro, Nebaj, Coban, Semuc Champey, Grutas, Peten. Its worth it to go this route IMO even if you skip all the cool stuff to see and do, and just go San Pedro, Coban, Peten.
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  4. Blind Warrior, Jan 26, 2012
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    Blind Warrior

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    When you get to Huehue, make a left turn just after the town and take the road through Quiche and Chichi. Watch for the rock slides, but a much better ride than the main road. There is almost no traffic, and you will see some Guate back country.
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  5. Quetzal, Jan 27, 2012
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    +1
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  6. Tricepilot, Jan 29, 2012
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    Planning ahead to be leaving Flores (Tikal) for the El Ceibo crossing and then to Palenque.

    Since I have a GPS but don't use it much, wish to tap the collective on road (paved) routing (route name/number and towns) from Flores to Palenque via El Ceibo.

    I'll follow along what I read here on the Guia Roja I have in the bag.

    It's all pencils and windage. I think I'll even take the GPS off the bike :freaky

    PS heading to Rio Dulce from Antigua on the way TO Flores, in about 30 minutes
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  7. Andrew UK, Jan 30, 2012
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    Did that ride for the second time last week. Road is in pretty good condition, In fact I miss some of the bigger slides :D

    Andy
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  8. misery goat, Jan 30, 2012
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    Yup, one of the better parts of CA imo. Spent my 41st birthday knocking back Russian beer and eating Indian Curry on Lago Atitlan after hiking to the top of San Pedro. :freaky
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  9. Tricepilot, Jan 31, 2012
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    I found 9 of Mark's empty Russian beer bottles
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  10. Catours, Feb 1, 2012
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    did you get my PM about JD's lost and found? just making sure they got back into his hands. also need your email to send you info about that Coast to Coast tour.
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  11. Lone Rider, Feb 2, 2012
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    I'm in Villahermosa tonight, headed somewhere east tomorrow. If you're riding out of Palenque tomorrow, lemme know.
    You can buy...:D
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  12. Andrew UK, Feb 6, 2012
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    Looking for a KLR 650 in Guatemala.

    Any year considered.

    Must have plates and papers.

    Newly licensed rider has money burning a hole in his pocket :D

    Please help me find a bike for my friend. If you have any leads please PM me.

    Gracias,

    Andrew.
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  13. Catours, Feb 9, 2012
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    There is a guy here in Antigua looking to sell his. I believe it has US plates/papers. Let me know if you're interested and I'll put you in touch. Actually, even better - here is his ad on that other site: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hu...ale-wanted/klr650-07-for-sale-guatemala-61089
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  14. colomtnbiker, Feb 10, 2012
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    colomtnbiker wimpy old guy

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    My wife and I are in Oaxaca until Monday morn. Then heading back to the coast and crossing into Guatemala Wednesday. What are costs for bikes and visas? We are on KLR's. We don't have a planned crossing spot yet. We are only passing through on our way to El Salvador, just 2 days in Guatemala. Money changers at all the crossing? Are they exchanging dollars or pesos?
    Thanks
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  15. GuateRider, Feb 10, 2012
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    GuateRider

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    A friend of mine is selling his fully equiped KLR , with local license plates and papers . Send me a PM
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  16. Lone Rider, Feb 10, 2012
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    There's no visa required for US citizens entering GT. Same for all CA countries
    I don't remember the fees for getting myself and a moto into GT, but is was never memorable/costly.
    US dollars and pesos are easily traded at the border crossings.
    A shame you only have two days there, as it is a very interesting and inexpensive country.
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  17. colomtnbiker, Feb 10, 2012
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    We still have to come through Guatemala on our way back and won't be under a time crunch. Last time, 5 years ago, we went to Rio Dulce for a few days and then Tikal. We came in from Honduras and exited into Belize.
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  18. Hoarserider, Feb 10, 2012
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    Thanks Chris.

    Andrew,
    Yup, I'm selling an '07 KLR all ready to tour. Florida plates and temporary import permit for Guate. You in Guatemala to stay or heading somewhere?

    Let me know if you want to take a look.

    Malcolm.
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  19. Tricepilot, Feb 11, 2012
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    Exit Mexico

    Step 1:

    Very simple. In this process, you can keep your TVIP but will have to surrender your tourist card to get the exit stamp the Guatemala side wants to see. This was at La Mesilla. Whether you keep or surrender your Mexico TVIP is up to you and your needs.

    Enter Guatemala

    Step 2:

    You are stopped at the side of the road where there are red cones and this is where your bike will be "disinfected". Cost is 12.5Q (which you don't have yet) for the so-called disinfection of your bike, which is just getting your tires wet with a garden sprayer. Paid for at the little office next to the place you park to get the bike sprayed. But you don't have quetzales yet, so.....

    Step 3.

    Exchange Money. Exchange a little over a week ago was 7Q to the dollar. There were 3 guys offering the same rate, standing there waiting at the area where all the above is done. I exchanged 200 US. Go into the little office next to where your bike was sprayed and finish paying your first bill in quetzales.

    Step 4.

    Go into Immigration and show your passport and get it stamped. They will be looking for the Mexico exit stamp. Have it open to that page and point out the stamp.

    Step 5.

    Guatemala Aduana. Here, you want to get your Guatemala version of the Mexico "TVIP". 160Q for the bike permit Paid for at the bank next to the Guatemala Aduana. They (Guatemala Aduana) will ask to see your Mexico TVIP and make a copy of it, along with your passport page. Don't be concerned about this request to see the Mexico TVIP. If you surrended it on the Mexico side, show them the receipt. After processing you into their computer system, the official will hand you papers to be paid for and stamped at the bank next door. Get in line at the bank, pay the 160Q, take the stamped papers back to the official. When you get your "bike permit", fold it and keep it with your passport.

    Step 6.

    Head on down to Panajachel and a cold beer or three
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  20. Andrew UK, Feb 13, 2012
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    I have managed to knock my front wheel out of balance. Can anyone tell me if there is a shop in Guate that can true and balance a 21 inch, alloy rimmed spoked wheel?

    Cheers,

    Andrew
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