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cachaseiro Says: there is a turtle research center in mote rico.every saturday they let baby turtles out in to the ocean.for a 1 dollar donation you can sposor your own baby turtle.you get to hold him for a few minutes before you let him out in the ocean.if your turtle get's out before the...
euzkadi Says: Monterrico it´s an important turtle nesting ground. You can see the turtles at nigth, an amazing sperience.
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mocca Says: If you are in Monte Rico, a boat tour through the mangoves is a thing to do. Although you have a little change of seeing a croc, you will see lot's of birds and if you are in the summer lot's of butterfies (those you will see anywhere in central america and mexico during...
The fish, you gotta try the fish
mocca Says: When we first got to Monte Rico we didn't know anything and as we hit the water right away we didn't have time to investigate, so we just ate at one of the hotels, and ouch that hurt the old wallet. It still is cheap for western people, but been on the road for a while we...
mocca Says: they say that during the weekend the nightlife is good, very good, cause all the students from antigua that study spanish there are going to monte rico to relax and party, and yes it is full in the weekends. And guys, you will like this, most of the students are girls...
mocca Says: There is only one way to get to Monte Rico, and that is to take a lancha (a very small boat). Just get from Guate City to one of the chicken busses, and transfer to a lancha.Tip: when getting of the bus (especially if it isn't the end stop of the bus) Get your stuff quick,...
mocca Says: There isn't much you can buy in Monte Rico, not even a real souvenir shop, even postcards are hard to find, very hard.So don't expect to do lot of shopping, cause there ain't any.
mocca Says: Well there is only one real custm, take it easy, relax and tommorrow is another day, and the best thing is, just go with the flow.
Mozzies, Mozzies, and damn more mozzies
mocca Says: You are in a mangrove, in a swamp, so there will be mozzies, and lot's of them. During the day they are harmless, unless you really go in the swamp, but at dust they come out and they do sting, a lot. So use long pants and reppellent, we tried long sleev shirts aswell, but...
mocca Says: when we were there, there was only one hotel that had internet access, so it is very expensive. The connection is fast, so you no delays there. But it tend to disconnect often. Make it short Ok, you are on a holiday, so how much do you really need internet??? You really...
Let's change money, oh wait where is the bank???
mocca Says: There is NO bank in Monte Rico, so make sure you have enough money with you to last the whole holiday and get you away again. A few banks will change US dollars, for a bad rate, but travelers checks are a big NO.You can get to the mainland to change money, but it will be a...
mocca Says: A backpack is the best, cause there ain't a real taxi service, and the busses are real chicken busses some good shoes, sandals light clothing and some cloting to cover up against the mozzies.And don't take any fancy stuff with you, cause you won't be wearing it, it will...
VinTolucci Says: OK, so Monte rico isn't a typical beach resort but it is a lot of fun. In order to get to Monte Rico you have to take a dirt road into the village. My only problem was having to help push the vehicle through the sand. You see I did plenty of that while I was in Guate. I...
euzkadi Says: a couple of miles from Monterrico is Hawaii Beach, less crowded and cleaner...During the night it´s possible to watch turtles...(beacuse there´s almost no lights)
mocca Says: As it is on the ocean, there are waves. Very powerfull shorebreak waves. And therefor not really suited for surfing (unless on the right swell on low tide, you can get some good ones, if it ain't over 5 feet), so body boarding is the go. And then it will be pull in closeout...
euzkadi Says: If you want to enjoy sun, sand and sea, Monterrico maybe has the finest beach in the country. A black sand beach (an important nesting ground) and a beautiful mangrove swamp with narrow canals and lagoons. A perfect place to enjoy the wildlife.
monski86 Says: go to the Hotel "Café del Sol "it's a beautiful place and the owners are charming. www.cafe-del-sol.com swimming in the ocean (but be careful!) and canoeing on the lagunas. you can rent canoes in the Hotel Café del Sol.
relax, and do as little as possible!!!!!!!!
mocca Says: There is not much in Monte Rico, just the swamp and beaches. So it is perfect for relaxing and see some wonderfull nature.And that is what most peopel come here to do, do watch the wildlife of the swamp, and later just relax in a hammock. If you lucky, you will see...
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Well there is only one real custm, take it easy, relax and tommorrow is another day, and the best thing is, just go with the flow.
Q: Hola, does anyone have experience with the with language school in Monterrico and living with host families there? Think about...
A: hallo Klaus actually , I do not know anything about spanish schools there, but as I am also travelling to Guatemala, I've checked some other pages, and get a lot of very...
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Monte Rico, a swamp filled with wild life
We went to Monte Rico because we rad that there was a swamp and that the leather backs layed their eggs on the beach there. Unfortuanatly we didn't see the leatherbacks, but the swamp was there so...
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yes- guatemala has nice beaches
monte rico is one of the quite unknown treasures of guatemala. it's a little unspoiled beach with few tourists and a good atmosphere. go there before it's too late
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Monterrico it´s located in the Pacific Ocean, a two and a half hours ride from the city. Black sand beaches, and one of the main turtle nesting ground in the area.
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Guatemala's best beach! In order to make it to the beach you have to cross the canal, after that it is just a few minutes into town.
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