Originally Posted by
robthree
MEX is a nice layover. MEX approach control is a complete goat rope. This time of year there are not as many giant thunderstorms for them to vector you right into as there are in mid summer, so its probably not so bad. The airfield leaves much to be desired, any time of year.
STI was a horrible hotel. I think we have stopped laying over there.
LIB is a great hotel, but the van ride to get there is crazy long.
Actually, that applies to almost every Latin American destination, come to think of it.
BQN has great duty free. Not much else of interest.
SAP is the murder capital of the universe. The hotel is supposed to be wonderful. Why ever leave?
If you like to surf, BQN is a fantastic layover. One of my favorites. There's a place a few minutes walk north that will rent you a stick.
LIB is more like a goat path than a road to get there.
Speaking of places to avoid, El Salvador. That's before the hour drive to get to the compound you don't want to leave.