"DP" wrote in message news:...
> Your possible visit to the "Mosquito Coast" caught my attention.
>
> I get regular monthly reports from researchers, aid workers and visitors
> working in, living in and traveling through the Honduran Mosquitia region,
> and throughout Nicaragua's RAAN and RAAS regions (also a part of the
> Mosquitia).
>
> Honduran Mosquitia:
>
> All indicators show no violent crimes commited against my correspondents
> throughout the Honduras Mosquitia region (the Department of Gracias a Dios,
> on the map). Petty crime like theft of personal items and camping gear where
> the thief uses stealth (not weapons) sporadically takes place in Puerto
> Lempira and Wampusirpi, though very rarely.
>
> Cocaine binges in various villages throughout the Honduran Mosquitia takes
> place from time-to-time, but typically don't involve outsiders, and result
> in local inhabitant fatalities only-- thus far. Stay away from this kind of
> get-together.
>
> Nicaragua RAAN/RAAS sectors:
>
> Violent crimes against visitors is very rare but does happen, and
> historically seem take place in the town of Bluefields (south), and Sandy
> Bay area (way up in the north). The off-shore Corn Islands seem to be quite
> quiet vis-a-vis violent crime against visitors/outsiders. Petty crime is
> prevalent throught the RAAN and RAAS, but again the thief uses stealth (not
> weapons).
>
> Cocaine is much more prevalent along the coast of RAAN/RAAS, and rowdy
> binges take place regularly resulting primarily in local population
> fatalities. Stay away from this kind of get-together.
>
> Border *land* crossing from Honduras Mosquitia into RAAN, Nicaragua:
>
> Local inhabitants regularly cross back and forth across the Rio Coco, but
> foreign nationals will be strictly prohibited from doing this. I.E. is is
> not possible for a visiting non-local to cross the Rio Coco legally.
>
> Border *water* crossing from Honduras Mosquitia into RAAN, Nicaragua:
>
> If you sail or boat from offshore into Nicaragua near-shore waters from
> Honduras, or reverse, there is a Nicaragua NAVY post on Miskito Cay, and a
> Honduras police post at Barra Caratasca to contend with. You must pilot into
> Puerto Cabezas or Barra Caratasca if you wish to make land in Nicaragua or
> Honduras.
>
> For more detailed ecological and environmental info and maps on the
> Mosquitia regions, visit my website at:
>
> www.garrobo.org/mosquitia
>
> Have fun,
> Derek-
> "tate hale" wrote in message
> news:138e3101.0312041443.295b4393@posting.google.com...
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I am taking a major trip next summer to Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and
> > Honduras. Mexico and Belize are not problems, but I was a bit curious
> > for advice about spending extensive periods in the remaining two
> > countries. I have been to Guatemala to see Tikal, but this time I was
> > hoping to stretch out a bit and see a few more of the ruins in that
> > north eastern sector of the country, as well as the biosphere reserve
> > in the north. As to Honduras, I am very eager to see Copan and
> > perhaps visit the Mosquito Coast, but I was wondering if it is safe to
> > spend any length of time in country. I would greatly appreciate any
> > tips in this matter. Thank You! :)
Thanks to all of you. I will take these ideas to heart. |
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