AboutArmand Boissy Expertise All questions related to real estate for Guatemala particularly in the area of Lake Atitlan. Invesment for retirment, rental, buildings, regulations,.... I live in Santa Cruz La Laguna, 15 minutes boat ride from Panajachel where I work. I have 2 little daughters (5-7) who go to Life school everyday. So if you need help to relocate or for a short experience in the lake area don't hesitate. Also I'm an official tour guide for the Guatemalan Institut for tourism (INGUAT) and I have an extensive experience of the country.
Experience Living in the area for 18 years, a company Atitlan Solutions founded 2 1/2 years ago,experience in building private home, condos, hotel
Organizations Real Estate Chamber of Guatemala
Publications Washington Post Magazin
http://www.realestateatitlan.com/page.asp?p=5
Education/Credentials Master in Polical Sciences From France
Question My fiance and I are driving from the US through Mexico to Guate in July. We are trying to verify all of the rules and paperwork needed for both Mexico and Guatemala before we go so as to avoid surprises. My fiance contacted the Mexican consulate and Mexican customs and they tell him that we will be heavily fined for bringing 3 dogs through the country, and Guatemala tells him that it is no problem. When I asked the Mexican consulate and customs, they tell me that I don't need any paperwork and it is no problem to bring 3 dogs through. Can you verify the correct answer? Is part of the difference in answers because he is a Guatemalan and I am an American? Are there actually different laws for us?
Answer Hi Jill
Well you have been victim of discrimination from the part of the consulate. Maybe they are jealous about your friend Guatemalan, also Mexican sometimes don't like particularly Guatemalan....
The answer you got when you call I would bet is the good one. If you have the papers in order for the dogs you will be fine. The laws are the same for everybody but the interpretation may change
Have a good trip
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