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Mexico and Central America Route Information 2010<\/h3>\n
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Mexico\u00a0 \u00bb Belize \u00bb \u00a0Guatemala \u00bb\u00a0 El Salvador \u00bb\u00a0 Honduras \u00a0\u00bb\u00a0\u00a0 Nicaragua \u00a0\u00bb Costa Rica \u00bb \u00a0Panama<\/h4>\n

At Eagle Pass, we finally hopped the border and discovered that Mexico<\/a><\/big> was not, as we'd been warned on numerous occasions, over-run with thugs and drug lords. \u00a0Baja California is by far the most popular route for cyclists, but wanting to\u00a0experience a less-visited part of Mexico<\/a><\/big>, we chose to cycle Mexico's Atlantic Coast and Yucatan Peninsula. \u00a0After following the Rio Grande past the\u00a0 cities of Nuevo Laredo and Reynosa, we cycled south passing through Tampico, Veracruz, Coatzacoalcoas \u00a0Villahermosa and Chetumal. \u00a0Highways were often crowded with double trailer semi's and navigating cities with a million+ in population left us exhausted and longing for some quiet backroads. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Biking Belize<\/a><\/big>, with its un-crowded roads and laid-back villages, was a blessing after all the hustle and bustle of Mexico. \u00a0We skipped the beaches and biked inland through Orange Walk, Rockville and on to San Ignacio before pedaling across yet another border into Guatemala<\/a><\/big>. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Cycling Guatemala was tough! \u00a0 In the Highlands, we encountered some of the most grueling climbs of the entire bike expedition. \u00a0We began our bike trip through Guatemala at the border town of Ciudad Melchor, visited the remote ruins at Yaxha, cycled on to El Remate and followed some rough back roads around Lake Peten Itza to San Andreas, where we picked up a paved road to\u00a0Sayaxche and continued on through the Highlands to the coffee-growing center of Coban. \u00a0Our next stop was the small Highland village of Chicaman, before continuing on through the steep mountain roads to Lake Atitlan, where we relaxed at San Pedro. \u00a0A steep climb out of San Pedro around the back side of the lake and soon we were flying down from the Highlands to the \u00a0sweltering lowlands of Guatemala. <\/p>\n

At La Hachadura, we crossed the border into heavily populated El Salvador<\/a><\/big>. \u00a0We rode through village after village full of friendly locals who were all up for a chat. \u00a0Roads were mercifully flat until we hit the coast and the hills began again. After a couple of relaxing days at El Sunzal, a surfer's hangout, we pushed on towards La Libertad where the road again flattened out.<\/p>\n

After spending just one night in Honduras<\/a><\/big>, we rolled into Nicaragua<\/a><\/big>, known as one of Central America's safest countries. \u00a0On perfectly smooth roads (thanks to funding from the EU) we pedaled through cattle country, volcanoes looming in the distance. \u00a0Our first stop was the colonial city of Leon, known for its numerous churches and vibrant markets. \u00a0Masaya was our next stop, another friendly city surrounded by beautiful countryside. \u00a0<\/p>\n

A short ride away lay Costa Rica<\/a><\/big>, Central America's most visited destination. \u00a0After crossing the border at Pe\u00f1a Blanca, we relaxed in Liberia for a couple of days. Then it was back to the narrow, busy and dangerous road to the coast. \u00a0Near Puntaarenas the road vastly improved, and we could take advantage of some nice coastal riding past bustling towns and beach resorts. \u00a0<\/p>\n

At Capacho, we left Costa RIca and entered Panama<\/a><\/big>. \u00a0The Pan-American Highway, varying from hellishly bumpy to perfectly smooth, took us all the way to Panama City: the end of the road for our Central American cycling adventures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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