I still want to visit some of the countries in Central America that I have not been to: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
BELIZE
Belize looks like a favourable destination for a short or long stay. Since English is the official language it has an advantage over other countries in the region for longer term stays.
In an issue of International Living I read of the Rancho Santana resort on the Emerald Coast, on Nicaragua's west coast — looks impressive. See the article here.
Paraguay was an interesting country to visit though poorer than I expected especially after Uruguay. Asunción was very different; I stayed at a 4-5 star hotel which was in excellent condition but was across the street from derelict buildings.
In Santiago, City Bike Tours offers tours starting at 33,000 and tour everyday. They have four different routes: Local Life & Markets, and Park and Politics Bicycle Tour, Mapocho Sunset Bike Tour, Full Day Bike Tour. All tours include bike, bilingual guide, mineral water and a map.
Location: Constitucion 153, Providencia, a 1o minute walk from the Baquedano metro stop. info@labicicletaverde.com. Reservations are required. According to their flyer they are recommended by Lonely Planet and Travel & Leisure.
Tour Expert Chile offer multiple tours (10 listed on their flyer), from cities to the mountains. Costs from 30,000-80,000. I had not read reviews but by they had a very polished website. reserva@tourexpertchile.cl
In Santiago I stayed at Hotel Plaza San Francisco which was one of the best hotels I've stayed in.
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