Comments on: Central America Chicken Buses – Short Clip 1

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 28 Mar 2024 03:47:25 +0000

We loved them too! So colorful and creative. I hope you enjoyed the video.

By: TheGourmetCoffeeGuy

TheGourmetCoffeeGuy — Sat, 26 Mar 2024 04:48:44 +0000

Really liked your post and photos about the “chicken buses.” When traveling in foreign countries, this type of transportation is colorful, inexpensive, culturally informative and usually a great way to travel. The art displayed on and around the buses is also amazing and so interesting. You brought back many memories about these buses, including how they look like Christmas Trees rolling down roads at night when viewed from a distance. Very unique.

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 19 Mar 2024 01:09:51 +0000

I have never seen a clown on the bus. We did have those that were sales people selling magical creams and things.

By: Matt | ExpertVagabond

Matt | ExpertVagabond — Fri, 18 Mar 2024 15:55:58 +0000

Did you ever come across the clowns, or preachers that would get on? Both would collect money from passengers after their “performance”.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 11 Mar 2024 00:43:39 +0000

Yes, we should all try it at least once. Or if you are in Antigua, you can go to the Bus Terminal and just watch them drive in and out all day.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 11 Mar 2024 00:43:02 +0000

Thanks for checking it out Peter.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 11 Mar 2024 00:37:01 +0000

We had some moments too. I was helping street vendor women bring huge baskets onto the bus. Once we got them on, they practically rested them on my head. It was a bit uncomfortable and awkward. I don’t think they like me there so much.

By: Peter West Carey

Peter West Carey — Thu, 10 Mar 2024 19:28:47 +0000

It’s always an adventure riding on the buses and as you said, you find out people are just people trying to get to where they are going. Love the video!

By: Andi of My Beautiful Adventures

Andi of My Beautiful Adventures — Thu, 10 Mar 2024 16:33:19 +0000

Oh wow, what a great write up! If you’re in CA you gotta at least ride the chicken bus once!!!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 10 Mar 2024 03:45:20 +0000

Love how colourful they all are – such cool artwork! We love taking the bus and even though they can be dodgy (had some very memorable ones in Fiji, not for security of belongings reasons but just because of mud and rickity bridges), they always provide all the value you describe.

By: mike

mike — Tue, 19 Jan 2024 13:19:04 +0000

Ha! I love the chicken buses that ply the road between David Panama and Boquete, at 1.50 for an hour ride its a great deal, I live and work at bambu hostel http://www.bambuhostel.com in david and have been a big fan of them since coming here in panama city they are called the Los Diablos Rojos or red devils, amazing paint jobs that keep you smiling! Please come to david panama it is an amazing vibrant city with a lot to offer the backpacker, we have a pool here and a great place to meet folks and plan your next move!
.-= mike´s last blog ..Bambu Hostel :Come & stay with us in David, Panama =-.

By: lily

lily — Wed, 23 Dec 2024 06:57:22 +0000

Same thing happens to Frenchmen backpacking in West Africa.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 18 Dec 2024 17:43:05 +0000

We haven’t had any trains in Latin America, but I am sure we will someday, thanks for the comparison.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 18 Dec 2024 17:42:00 +0000

Sheila, we did see a few names on the buses, but now the names represent a company, or collection of buses rather than one. At least that was the case in Guatemala. Glad you enjoyed the video!

By: Fida

Fida — Fri, 18 Dec 2024 07:58:05 +0000

My mode of transportation where ever I go. Like you said – one can’t get any closer to an other culture. Or 3rd class trains – it’s like being in a marketplace in a small village
.-= Fida´s last blog ..Dec 17, Ariau Amazon Towers =-.

By: Sheila Willison

Sheila Willison — Mon, 07 Dec 2024 22:22:17 +0000

I remember them well. When I was a little girl growing up in Panama I would search for the bus with my name on the window. Apparently Sheila was pretty popular back then though I haven’t seen a bus with names in the windows for a long time.

Great pictures and video!

By: Aracely

Aracely — Mon, 07 Dec 2024 20:01:28 +0000

It’s amazing what we get to experience when traveling with the locals. It makes the adventure much more memorable and meaningful.

By: Aracely

Aracely — Mon, 07 Dec 2024 19:56:05 +0000

Thanks Carol, I’m glad you enjoyed the post. The chicken buses are an important part of the Central/South American culture. We have both enjoyed them and endured them all at the same time.

By: Jeanne Castellani

Jeanne Castellani — Sun, 06 Dec 2024 14:35:14 +0000

I think this is a great way to experience the real life of the country you are in. Getting close to the people who live there (maybe not that close), will give you a more informative taste of their everyday life.
Enjoy!

By: carole levinger

carole levinger — Sun, 06 Dec 2024 04:38:56 +0000

I love the buses of Central America and wish I was young and riding on chicken buses with you. What a great piece …thank -you for brightening my world. Have fun…..