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Expertise
Frequent visitor to Guatemala, familiar with most parts of the country. Can advise on travel to and within Guatemala, destinations of particular interest, assurances about security and health, and coping with the language.

Experience
As a college prof, I was in charge of international academic programs. Opportunities for travel caused me to accept early retirement, and now continuing to travel -- 30-something countries on five continents in recent years -- but in none other than Guatemala would I qualify as an "expert." I've been there many times over the past three decades, all parts of the country.

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Questions Answered By Expert Pancho
In Category Guatemala

Subject	Date Asked

Appropriate Dress, Small Children, Malaria Meds?	8/4/2008
Q: My husband and I and our 2 small daughters (3 and 5) are going to be in Guatemala in a few weeks for ... A: August 5, 2008 Hola, Karen . . . Not only are you going to my favorite international destination, ...
Females in Guatamala	7/29/2008
Q: My 20 year old daughter and her cousin (same age) will be traveling to Guatamala for 10 days, ... A: August 5, 2008 Hola, Sonja . . . Sorry for delay in reply; was away to be with daughter after ...
guatemala	7/29/2008
Q: I am going to guatemala august 18 through september 1st. i speak spanish fluently and i like to ... A: August 5, 2008 Otra vez, Harold . . . Sorry for delay in reply; was away to be with daughter ...
guatemala	7/28/2008
Q: I am going to guatemala august 18 through september 1st. i speak spanish fluently and i like to ... A: July 28, 2008 Hola, Harold . . . Knowing the language, and being flexible, are two of the most ...
Living in Antigua	7/26/2008
Q: I am 36 years old, I have two young daughters (3&5). I have been to Antigua 4 times and I am ready ... A: July 28, 2008 Hola, Nicole . . . Average salary? Hard to say, depends on whether you are angling ...
ferry	7/24/2008
Q: !!...i am planning on visiting central america for the very first time, but my main interest is ... A: July 27, 2008 Hola, Alex . . . Of course I applaud your mentioning Guatemala as a main interest, ...
Hostels in Guatemala	7/18/2008
Q: Hey Pancho, I'm planning a trip to Guatemala in a couple weeks with my girlfriend and I want to ... A: July 18, 2008 Hola, Colin . . . Are you the 19-year-old boyfriend of the 19-year-old girlfriend ...
Travel Central America Pet Hotels	7/13/2008
Q: Please can you help - We will be driving from Belize to Costa Rica and would appreciate any ... A: July 13, 2008 Hola, Hazel . . . Much of the route you propose to travel is outside the area with ...
driving in guatemala between antigua y tikal	3/6/2008
Q: my friend and I are planing a trip to Guatemala this June or July, i will like to visit the ruins ... A: March 6, 2008 Hola, Eliana . . . Guatemala City to Tikal? Not a good drive. Too far, roads not ...
cost of high speed internet	3/4/2008
Q: Hey Pancho The wife and I bought a townhouse in Guatemala. We plan to retire there in five years. I ... A: March 6, 2008 Hola, Craig . . . I can help with some, but not all, of your questions. Although I ...
travel with children	2/28/2008
Q: Pancho, We traveled to Guatemala on a mission trip last summer and plan to return again this August ... A: February 29, 2008 Hola, Kate . . . Delighted that you had a good experience in Guatemala, and will ...
volunteer ideas...	2/18/2008
Q: my four friends and I have decided to volunteer in Guatemala for a week in June. Our strengths are ... A: February 17, 2008 Hola, Amber . . . Volunteering in a needy society is a great service, but at ...
map	2/16/2008
Q: i was wondering if you can find this address for me and if you caould send me a picture of were ... A: Hola, Erick . . . Find this address? Yes and no. First, a lesson in Guatemalan style addresses. ...
Coban car rental	2/13/2008
Q: I am part of a group doing a service project in Lanquin, Guatemala. This is our third trip to this ... A: February 14, 2008 Hola, Jena . . . Rental cars/vans/trucks are certainly more available in the ...
Driving in Guatemala	2/4/2008
Q: We are planning to take our first trip to Guatemala in March. We have decided to rent a car as we ... A: February 4, 2008 Hola, Amanda . . . Okay, be prepared for me to suggest alternatives to your plan ...
Tikal	2/1/2008
Q: I'm visiting Guatemala at the end of March for 10 days...and two of them are travel days to and from ... A: February 3, 2008 Hola, Erin Ten minus two equals eight. Okay, how to spend those eight days most ...
Guatemala Address	1/20/2008
Q: Ok i want to send a letter to my friend. I want to know if this address is correct written......3ra ... A: January 26, 2008 Hola, Stephanie . . . Sorry for delayed response, computer died, just installed ...
hotel recommendations	1/16/2008
Q: Where do you recommend staying in Panahachel or area nearby? Also we are thinking to stay in Rio ... A: January 19, 2008 Hola otra vez, Melody . . . In previous response, I might have sounded ...
driving to Tikal from Guatemala City	1/16/2008
Q: My family (Me, Spouse, 3children (6,8,11) will be in Guatemala in April. My husband lived in ... A: January 19, 2008 Hola, Melody . . . So glad you will be introducing your children to Guatemala! ...
saftey while cycle touring	1/4/2008
Q: I have reviewed some of you other answers and found them to be useful - thanks. We are planning on ... A: January 6, 2008 Hola, Ted . . . First a question back to you: do you mean motorcycle or bicycle? ...
Address question	1/2/2008
Q: I have an aunt and uncle in Guatemala who do not receive the correspondence I send to them. Would ... A: January 6, 2008 Hola, Gaudy . . . Perhaps I can help, but no guarantee. Cities are subdivided ...
Road trip to Guatemala	9/25/2007
Q: I have started to read your response to Lee about his visit to Guatemala, and so far have found it ... A: September 25, 2007 Hola, Brianna . . . Since you have read one previous reply, let me invite you ...
Safety in GC at night	9/1/2007
Q: Our group was not able to arrange for a daytime arrival to GC airport for a trip in November. We ... A: September 1, 2007 Hola, Janice . . . Of course, daytime arrival at Aurora airport in Guatemala ...
Traveling to Guatemala	8/30/2007
Q: My husband and I are traveling to Belize and the Yucutan next week. We would very much like to add ... A: September 1, 2007 Hola, Sarah Jane . . . Yucatan, Belize, and Guatemala next week? Only a week? ...
car rental and travel to Honduras from Guate	8/26/2007
Q: My family and I are planning a trip for October and are planning on renting a car in Guatemala. Two ... A: August 26, 2007 Hola, Joy . . . Renting a car in Guatemala is not much different. You can check ...
sell a US registered car in Guat_	8/26/2007
Q: I live in Mexico and own a California USA registered car. 1998 Nissan Sentra SE. Do you know if I ... A: August 26, 2007 Hola, Robert . . . No doubt you CAN sell your car in Guatemala, but it may be ...
Drifving to Guatemala from New Jersey	8/23/2007
Q: My Guatemalan friend is driving back with a car to Guatemala on the 3rd of September. I am a gringo ... A: August 23, 2007 Hola, otra vez, Jim . . . And correction. I think of CA1 (for Central America) ...
Drifving to Guatemala from New Jersey	8/21/2007
Q: My Guatemalan friend is driving back with a car to Guatemala on the 3rd of September. I am a gringo ... A: August 22, 2007 Hola, Jim . . . Driving? Long drive! And I suggest you check road maps re: ...
travel from Belize to Copan Ruinas	8/21/2007
Q: My husband and I have been very involved with Mayan archeology research for a number of years. We ... A: August 22, 2007 Hola otra vez, Carma . . . Okay, I guessed badly, for you really did mean Copan, ...
safety	8/20/2007
Q: My boyfriend's family and I are possibly going to Guatemala in late November. We are all of fair ... A: August 20, 2007 Hola, Renee . . . Safety? I cannot predict your safety there or anywhere else, ...
travel from Belize to Copan Ruinas	8/17/2007
Q: My husband and I have been very involved with Mayan archeology research for a number of years. We ... A: August 17, 2007 Hola, Carma . . . It may be necessary for you to give me a follow-up inquiry ...
Guatemala visit	8/14/2007
Q: ..my brother, an American, will be marrying a Guatemalan lady in Guatemala later this year. He has ... A: August 16, 2007 Hola, Jeanne . . . Some unknowns in your inquiry that make a precise response ...
Moving to Antigua with a dog	8/6/2007
Q: I am planning to move to Antigua in November. My husband and I plan to drive there from the United ... A: August 8, 2007 Hola, Kaya . . . Apparently your plan to drive to Guatemala is confirmed, so I ...
honeymoon in Guatemala...	8/5/2007
Q: We have started planning our honeymoon, and have decided on Guatemala and Honduras. We think it ... A: August 5, 2007 Hola, Ana . . . Great destination for any purpose, but honeymoon, all the better! ...
Driving across Mexicao	8/1/2007
Q: I plan to drive from Georgia to Guatemala carrying several donated computers to http://aidg.org I ... A: August 3, 2007 Hola, Joan . . . Appreciate your desire to donate computers and to transport them. ...
School Information	7/12/2007
Q: Pancho, I am attempting to contact a Catholic School in Guatemala City by the name of Institute ... A: July 13, 2007 Hola, Roy . . . The name Emiliani is associated with more than one school, but I ...
living in guatemala	7/11/2007
Q: My husband is thinking about moving back to guatemala. If he does, I will have no choice but to go ... A: July 13, 2007 Hola, Maria . . . If you pay attention to your local and national news, you have ...
Motorcycles and food allergies in CA	7/7/2007
Q: First, thanks for responding so often and so well to everyone here! Second, a friend of mine and I ... A: July 9, 2007 Hola, Todd . . . Not being into two-wheel transportation, there is little I can tell ...
driving rental car in Guatemala	7/2/2007
Q: I recently exchanged my timeshare for a week in Dec. at the Banana Palms Resort in Rio Dulce. Do ... A: July 3, 2007 Hola, Dave . . . Okay, we can start by comparing Guatemala with Costa Rica and ...
Saftey	7/2/2007
Q: Hola Pancho, I have a boyfriend from Uruguay who I want to travel with through Central and South ... A: July 2, 2007 Hola, Emma . . . Short answer: I would not let my daughter or sister do it, and I ...
Guatemalan immigrants to the U.S. from San Marcos area	6/12/2007
Q: We've become involved with a community of Guatemalan immigrants working in the chicken processing ... A: June 13, 2007 Hola, Neil . . . The name San Marcos is popular in Guatemala, and more than one ...
Living Conditions in Guatemala	5/29/2007
Q: I would just like to know how the general living conditions are in Guatemala. ANSWER: May 26, 2007 ... A: May 30, 2007 Otra vez, Jerry . . . Gee, you challenge me to write a book! Is this for a school ...
Living Conditions in Guatemala	5/25/2007
Q: I would just like to know how the general living conditions are in Guatemala. A: May 26, 2007 Hola, Jerry . . . Gee, that is a challenging question. How are general living ...
mexico-guatemala buses	5/22/2007
Q: Just a short question, if I want to go from Xela in Guatemala to Puebla in Mexico by bus, is there ... A: May 22, 2007 Hola, Jian . . . This is a subject on which I can only offer a partial answer, plus ...
Panajachel	5/18/2007
Q: My husband, 5 year old daughter and I are thinking about going to live in Panajachel for a few ... A: May 20, 2007 Hola, Pam . . . Since you've read the precautions I've previously written, you ...
San Marcos La Laguna, Lago Atitlan	5/17/2007
Q: My husband, a chiropractor, and I are thinking of relocating to San Marcos La Laguna. Since it is a ... A: May 17, 2007 Hola, Kathy . . . An attempt to answer your question is a bit like target shooting ...
traveling to Belize and Guatemala	5/4/2007
Q: I'll be in Belize the second week of June for a service trip with some of our students (I'm a ... A: May 9, 2007 Hola, Katie . . . And thanks for awaiting follow-up. Glad you can extend your stay ...
Accomodation and weather	5/3/2007
Q: We are planning to travel to Guatemala 19-27 of May. I know that this is already rainy season, but ... A: May 3, 2007 Otra vez, Katia . . . Malaria is a very minimal concern in Guatemala, unless you ...
Accomodation and weather	5/2/2007
Q: We are planning to travel to Guatemala 19-27 of May. I know that this is already rainy season, but ... A: May 2, 2007 Hola, Katia . . . Wet and rainy? Yes. But not usually oppressively so. Sure, ...
calling Guatemala	4/29/2007
Q: Pancho, I am heading to Guatemala in a few weeks and have been wanting to call to make some ... A: April 29, 2007 Hola, Michelle . . . Calling Guatemala is at best iffy. Sometimes yes, sometimes ...
Address help	4/2/2007
Q: I would like some clarification on some addresses I have in Guatemala. These are from our foster ... A: April 3, 2007 Hola, Jeff . . . Your addresses are virtually correct. I can help with the ...
Traveling with infant	3/29/2007
Q: I am traveling to Chispan, Guatemala April 26, 2007 with my 14 month old daughter. She will be going ... A: March 30, 2007 Hola again, Desiree . . . Apology for assuming your daughter was adopted from ...
Antigua	3/28/2007
Q: My 18 year old daughter and her friend want to go to Antigua, alone, to study Spanish. They will ... A: March 30, 2007 Hola, Mike . . . What a great destination, and what a great way to study Spanish! ...
Please help, I"m desperate!	3/25/2007
Q: How can I find out if a flight left from Miami International Airport bound for Guatemala on March ... A: March 25, 2007 Hola, Lindy . . . Your question is definitely not within my ability to provide a ...
schoolss??	3/10/2007
Q: hey again im moving from Portland OR. I wish to give my kids the best education i can get. and yes, ... A: March 10, 2007 Otra vez, Adrian . . . Thanks for follow-up. Easy to be a little more specific ...
schoolss??	3/9/2007
Q: i am moving to Guatemala next month, my kids are 9 an 12 and im looking for a good school for them. ... A: March 10, 2007 Hola, Adrian . . . Assumptions are not necessarily valid, but invariably some of ...
retiring to Guatemala	3/3/2007
Q: What part of Guatemala is in your opinion the best to live (retire to) from the point of view of ... A: March 3, 2007 Hola, Victor . . . Antigua is the right area, and Antigua could be a good choice, ...
Volleyball in Guatemala City	2/27/2007
Q: I put together mission trips to Guatemala. I have a girl's volleyball team interested in doing ... A: February 28, 2007 Hola, Joanne Sometimes the best answer to a question is a referral to someone ...
Flight times	2/14/2007
Q: How long would it take to fly from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Guatemala City, Guatemala by plane? A: February 14, 2007 Hola, Rayna . . . Not being a travel agent, all I could do is explore airline ...
address in guatemala	2/12/2007
Q: I would like to mail some photos to the foster family of my daughter. I have emailed them numerous ... A: February 12, 2007 Hola, Vicki . . . The address you have, assuming numbers and spelling are ...
consulta	1/18/2007
Q: Hola Pancho voy este fin de semana con mi esposa a Guate desde San Salvador y la verdad no conozco ... A: Hola, Raul . . . My Spanish is good enough to read your message, but not good enough for a valid ...
Elderly Parents going to Guatemala	12/14/2006
Q: I am concerned about my elderly parents traveling to Guatamala and Antiqua. My dad has Alzheimers ... A: December 15, 2006 Hola, Kim . . . Your question has too many variables for me to give you any ...
air travel from Guat. City to Amatique Bay	12/14/2006
Q: Is there air travel from Guatemala City to Amatique Bay? If not how does one get to the Caribbean ... A: Decemb er 15, 2006 Hola, Bethaney . . . Air travel within Guatemala is dependent on small local ...
Documentation required to drive to GUA	12/11/2006
Q: What documentation is required to drive a car from U.S. to Honduras through Mexico and Guatemala? ... A: December 12, 2006 Hola, Dan . . . Driving across borders in Latin America can be more frustrating ...
driving to Guatemala with pets	11/1/2006
Q: Can you advise me on driving to Guatemala with pets in tow - how difficult is it to cross borders ... A: November 2, 2006 Hola, Diane . . . Most questions about Guatemala I can handle pretty well, but ...
Where to stay along Lake Atitlan	10/31/2006
Q: 1. We will be staying in Antigua as our home base for a week-long family trip to Guatemala during ... A: Hola, Ellen, Holy Week in Antigua, one of the most fabulous experiences in this world. But do you ...
alphabet	10/31/2006
Q: Can you please tell me what the alphabet for Guatemala is. A: Hola, Sandra . . . The Spanish alphabet is virtually the same as the English, but with some ...
Truth about Casa Guatemala	10/5/2006
Q: My husband and I are thinking about adopting from Casa Guatemala. Question to "BEENTHERE", who is ... A: October 5, 2006 Hola, Apparently you have been reading not only the allexperts questions and ...
travel	9/17/2006
Q: I have been to guatemala a number of times- working at an orphanage and also a tourist in antigua. ... A: September 16, 2006 Hola, Jessica . . . How long? Flying? Driving? Hiking? ;-) Just could NOT ...
Lesser known attractions	9/13/2006
Q: Hola Pancho: I have been to Guatemala twice, the most recent in June 2005. I have seen Tikal, ... A: September 14, 2006 Hola, Tim . . . Nice to hear of past visitors to Guatemala who want to go ...
Traveling during Christmas	9/3/2006
Q: Is the week between Christmas and New Year's a bad time to travel in Guatamala? Will tourist ... A: September 3, 2006 Hola, Jessica . . . Short answer is, It all depends. That is my absolute ...
Quezaltenango, Guatemala	9/2/2006
Q: Hola Pancho, Yo tango poco espanol. Yo soy abuelita de Canada. Yo tango ocho nietos, seis aki, ... A: September 3, 2006 Hola, Abuelita Linda (you know, I suppose, that Linda means Pretty) . . . Yo ...
cost of living/real estate/apartments/retirement opportunities	8/30/2006
Q: i am considering retirement in guatamala.what would be the cost of living there as opposed to usa or ... A: August 29, 2006 Hola, Ronald . . . You know, I also seriously considered settling in Guatemala as ...
San Marcos	8/29/2006
Q: Hola Pancho! My wife and I visited our son and his family in San Marcos over the past two weeks. ... A: August 29, 2006 Hola, Allen . . . You know, I am also a retired teacher, and I seriously ...
Driving safety in Guatemala	8/27/2006
Q: Hola Pancho, You are a wealth of info, and I greatly appreciate such a contribution. I am traveling ... A: August 27, 2006 Hola, Lee . . . December is a great time to visit Guatemala! After the rainy ...
Driving to Guate	8/22/2006
Q: I noticed on the message board that you asked about driving a car to Guatemala to keep it there ... A: August 24, 2006 Hola, Kristine, Name is feminine. Hope you do NOT plan to drive this trip alone ...
last minute flights to Guatemala City	8/22/2006
Q: Our friend is adopting a baby from Guatemala and we wish to go with her. Since we are a family of 6, ... A: August 24, 2006 Hola, Todd . . . Couple of challenges in answering your questions about flights. ...
travel in guatemala & belize	8/15/2006
Q: we will be in the area for 7 days we are thinking about going to isleta de gaia near monterrico the ... A: August 17, 2006 Hola, Jennifer . . . Being in â€œthe areaâ€? is an elusive concept. The ...
Alternative Travel ideas	8/15/2006
Q: Hola Pancho, I appreciate your feedback on my last question, would you have any advice on where ... A: August 17, 2006 Otra vez, Shelley . . . Now I am tempted to feel a bit guilty, if I have talked ...
Hawaii, Guatemala-Sea Turtle Preservation	8/13/2006
Q: A friend and I (2 females) are planning on travelling to Hawaii, Guatemala to volunteer at the ... A: August 13, 2006 Hola, Shelley . . . Two females? Heading to a remote and primitive facility on ...
safety in Antigua	8/7/2006
Q: Pancho, My wife and I are looking at taking an immersion course in Guatemal. We are interested in ... A: August 10, 2006 Hola, Curtis . . . Marvelous destination, Antigua, and a great place to live as ...
Religion in Guatemala	8/2/2006
Q: Poncho, I have found one brief internet article which says that the Christian cross in Quatemala ... A: August 4, 2006 Hola, Johnny . . . The unique cross you describe is totally unknown to me. On ...
Living in Guatemala	8/1/2006
Q: My stepfather is in the process of deportation, He has a court hearing tomorrow. He left 37 years ... A: August 1, 2006 Hola, Robert . . . It is difficult to reply, simply because there are so many ...
Daytime classes or activities while kids in classes	7/27/2006
Q: Pancho, I am seriously considering a one month stay in Antigua next summer from mid-June to ... A: July 28, 2006 Hola, Catherine . . . You pose a dichotomy that is difficult to answer. You want ...
San Pedro for two weeks	7/26/2006
Q: I'm going to Guat. for two weeks, in about a week and a half. I'll ask some questions below and be ... A: July 28, 2006 Hola, Phil . . . Delighted to learn that you are going to my favorite country, and ...
Living in Guatamala...	7/26/2006
Q: Pancho! I just read your response to the safety in Guatemala from 2004 and thought I'd ask you a ... A: July 26, 2006 Hola, Heidi . . . Since you have been reading previous posts, no need for detail ...
Guatemala - boys aged 7 & 10	7/16/2006
Q: I am still trying to work out what areas will suit us best. We are a family of 4 - myself, my wife ... A: July 16, 2006 Hola, Jonathan . . . You have not only selected a great destination, but a great ...
language school	7/15/2006
Q: my husband and i are going to be going to a language school in san pedro la laguna. we will be ... A: July 15, 2006 Hola otra vez, Janis . . . Host families for the language schools are almost always ...
lodging/transportation	6/29/2006
Q: my husband and i are going to take a language class next month in la laguna san pedro for a week. ... A: June 30, 2006 Hola, Janis . . . So glad to know you will be visiting my favorite country, and for ...
hotel	6/27/2006
Q: I am leaving for antigua next week and will be staying at a place a friend of a friend has arranged ... A: June 26, 2006 Hola, Pam . . . This is apparently the name of a person, probably someone who rents ...
motorcycle travel from CA to Costa Rica	5/24/2006
Q: My 24 yr old son is driving his motorcycle (alone) from CA to visit my sister in Costa Rica (she's a ... A: May 25, 2006 Hola, Barbara . . . As one parent to another, I can understand your worry. Some of ...
Prices	5/20/2006
Q: I would like to know about the prices of general things in guatemala and beliz. (eg bottled water, ... A: May 22, 2006 Hola, Stephanie . . . I hope this gets to you before you leave for Guatemala and ...
safety again, i'm afraid	5/18/2006
Q: looking forward to going to Guatemala in August. Am a bit worried especially as taking girlfriend. ... A: May 18, 2006 Hola, Ralf . . . Your travel agent may not be very familiar with the local scene, ...
I am planning to spend a month...	5/6/2006
Q: I am planning to spend a month in Antigua in the fall and was wondering if you knew of some sites ... A: May 10, 2006 Hola, Judi! Delayed a couple of days getting back to you, in order to search out ...
Guatemala Trip in Map	5/5/2006
Q: I am going to Guatemala at the end of May. I am very excited but at the same time I am nervous. My ... A: May 5, 2006 Hola, Shelby, Great destination, and it is normal to be not only excited but also ...
Driving to Guatemala	4/6/2006
Q: Pancho, My family and I are considering driving to Guatemala this summer. My family consists of ... A: April 6, 2006 Hola, Tom . . . First time I have ever been called Sr. Experto! Yours is an ...
Taking a car to Guatemala to leave it there	3/31/2006
Q: I've been traveling to Guatemala for the past 12 years, at times staying as long as 6 weeks. For ... A: March 31, 2006 Hola, Dave . . . I have been able to answer almost all Guatemala questions thrown ...
Work Exchange opportunity	3/29/2006
Q: A friend of mine mentioned a program in Guatemala where a student works a certain number of hours a ... A: March 30, 2006 Hola, Dave . . . Afraid my help on this subject will be less than you might want, ...
Travel from Guatemala to Belize	3/28/2006
Q: I'm going to Antigua,Guatemala from the end of May until the end of June through a school (Virginia ... A: March 30,2006 Hola, Jamie, Great place to learn (or polish) your Spanish! Chances are your ...
Travel within Guatemala	3/24/2006
Q: 4 of us will be traveling to Guatemala in late April. We'd like to hit several sites, including ... A: March 26, 2006 Hola, Ela . . . Good questions, lots of answers, but the answers depend heavily on ...
guatemala...been to Costa Rica	3/14/2006
Q: I'm thinking of traveling to Guatemala...it's a toss up between there and Ecuador. Basically I'm ... A: March 15, 2006 Hola, Elijah Guatemala or Ecuador? Both if you can! Each is fascinating, but ...
Finding Artisans for Spanish Colonial Building Materials	3/13/2006
Q: My husband and I are traveling to Guatemala for the first time. This is a very spontaneous trip. ... A: March 15, 2006 Hola, Constance, Part of your inquiry will be easy for me; part of it is beyond my ...
Guatemala	3/7/2006
Q: I was reading your response to a question about safety in Guate. It was dated 2 years ago. We also ... A: March 9, 2006 Hola, Patti . . . Great place, Antigua. My favorite destination. In fact, we ...
Building Electric lines	3/6/2006
Q: I was have a friend from Guatamala living in the United States now. He worked as an electrical ... A: March 9, 2006 Hola, Roy . . . You ask about a business in which I have no knowledge. Having ...
Elementary schools Antigua	3/1/2006
Q: I have been trying to find a list and information about the local elementary or primary school ... A: March 1, 2006 Hola, Paula . . . Marvelous destination, Antigua, and a great place to live as well ...
Retirement in Guatemala	2/22/2006
Q: I am a travel writer who lived in Guatemala in 1975. I would like to do a general article on ... A: February 23, 2006 Hola, Deanna My help will be somewhat limited, as my stays in Guatemala have ...
Guatemala City - Zona 10	2/7/2006
Q: I was currently notified by INS that I need to report to Guatemala Embassy on March. I will need to ... A: February 9, 2006 Hola, Karla, Some of your questions are difficult for me to answer precisely, ...
Casa Guatemala Children's Home	2/4/2006
Q: We are adopting a little girl, Shirley, a 4 year old from Casa Guatemala. Can you tell me anything ... A: February 5, 2006 Hola, Catherine . . . Yes, I know Casa Guatemala very well, and its director, ...
Biotopo	12/25/2005
Q: Pancho, hi, this is Magadalena again. I´ve heard about Biotopo in Guatemala, next to Tikal? What do ... A: December 27, 2005 Hola, Magdalena, Travel from Flores to Belize can be either by bus or by air. ...
Flores / Belize	12/25/2005
Q: Pacho, hello I´m Magdalena. I´m travelling to Guatemala next week. I need to know which is the best ... A: December 27, 2005 Hola, Magdalena, Travel from Flores to Belize can be either by bus or by air. ...
Spanish Courses in Guatemala	12/5/2005
Q: My husband and I are planning to travel to Guatemala in early March to go to a Spanish school to ... A: December 5, 2005 Hola, Gloria . . . As you might have discovered, Guatemala is overrun with ...
Guatemala	12/2/2005
Q: Hola Pancho, Estamos planeando un viaje a Guatemala y Belice con mi novia para después de navidades ... A: December 2, 2005 Mucho gusto, Pedro . . . And I am honored that you write to me in your own ...
safe brands of bottled water in Guatemala - & a couple of other issues	12/2/2005
Q: We are flying to Guatemala 2 weeks from today, for our first trip - a stay of 8 days, going to ... A: December 2, 2005 Hola, Pam . . . First, let me say that you are going to Guatemala during the ...
Driving from US to Guatemala	11/22/2005
Q: We are thinking about driving to Guatemala. 1. Can we buy insurance on our car for guatemala? 2. Is ... A: November 24, 2005 Hola, Bud If the we is two females, forget it! If we includes a female, she ...
living conditions in guatemala	9/16/2005
Q: i work for an immigration attorney and we have a family in deportation proceedings that may be ... A: September 18, 2005 Hola, Linda, Afraid there is not much I can offer without more specifics. ...
volunteering	9/1/2005
Q: in the country, has work for me in the past. I was wondering if you know of any organization, that ... A: September 2, 2005 Hola, Annie -- Yes, perhaps I can give you a couple of specific leads, and some ...
Four Page Spanish Reference Sheet	8/10/2005
Q: I read your posting and appreciate the information about Guatemala. My parents are from Guatemala, ... A: August 11, 2005 Hola, Monica. Requested language starter kit is below. Meanwhile, cant help ...
Guatemala retirement	7/7/2005
Q: Pancho I have been considering an early semi retirement in Guatemala. I have limited resources ... A: July 7, 2005 Hola, Tim – The short answer is “yes” – because you asked if it would be possible. ...
Gauatemalan beaches	4/17/2005
Q: looking for a neat beach (or 2 or 3)preferrably on the pacific side of Guatemala...have been to El ... A: April 17, 2005 Hola, Mark – Guatemala beaches? Well, that's not what Guatemala is best-known ...
AeroMexico/AeroLitoral Guadalajara Airport	3/11/2005
Q: July 2004 Guadalajara Airport delayed my flight to Puerto Vallarta by 3 hours. Every hour they said ... A: March 11, 2005 Hola, Trinity . . . Sorry you had such travel problem in Mexico. Sympathy is all I ...
Travelling in Guatemala	3/9/2005
Q: Friends of mine are looking for a two weeks vacation location for May. We were thinking about Mexico ... A: March 10, 2005 Hola, Josee-Anne – First, let me admit that I'm prejudiced. I first visited ...
Driving to GUATEMALA CITY	1/25/2005
Q: wILL BE IN THE VERY SOUTH OF mEXICO IN A MONTH AND THOUGHT i MIGHT DRIVE DOWN TO gUATEMALA cITY, IS ... A: January 27, 2005 Hola, Norm – What's across the border in Guatemala is as safe, perhaps safer, ...
Travel in Guatemala	1/21/2005
Q: I'm thinking about a car rental to travel around Guatemala, but I'm not sure. Can you tell me ... A: January 21, 2005 Hola, Anke – Rental car in Guatemala? I've done it many times and it's an ...
RE: auto purchases	12/5/2004
Q: Can you please tell me where is the best place to buy a used Toyota Land Cruiser or Mistubishi ... A: December 6, 2004 Hola, Chip – I've often wondered if the title “Expert” isn't a bit exaggerated, ...
Guatemala safety	10/17/2004
Q: My husband and I are considering a trip to Guatemala in March of next year (2005). We have friends ... A: October 17, 2004 Hola, Cheryl – You've picked a great destination (admitting my prejudice), and a ...
moving to Guate	7/26/2004
Q: Pancho, My family and I are moving to Guatemala City next month. I will work from home (for a ... A: July 26, 2004 Hola, Daniel – No, I don't live in Guate now. Have been there as much as five ...
Going back to Guatemala.	7/1/2004
Q: My brother that lives in New York, wants to go back to Guatemala, He doesn't have any documentation ... A: July 1, 2004 Dear Judy, I assume your brother is Guatemalan? Returning there and not planning on ...
Visting Guatemala	6/29/2004
Q: I am going to be spending 4 weeks in guatemala sponsored by my school (Johnson and Wales Univ. out ... A: July 1, 2004 Dear Lisa, Delighted you have the chance to visit Guatemala! It's one of the most ...
From Gutatemala to Ciudad Melchor de Mencos	4/21/2004
Q: I am planning a 3-week stay. I want to get to the border of Guatemala so that I can visit San ... A: April 23, 2004 Hola, Kate – I can reply to most of your questions, but not to some portions of ...
Guatamala	4/5/2004
Q: I am a US citizen. Do I need a passport to go to Guatamala? I have some friends who come to the ... A: April 5, 2004 Hola, Kenneth, Yes, American citizens do need a passport to enter Guatemala, also to ...
Tikal from San Pedro, Belize	3/25/2004
Q: I am trying to find out whether it is safer to take a (cumbersome and expensive) flight from San ... A: March 25, 2004 ¡Hola, Lily! Your inquiry doesn't give me much to work on. San Pedro in Belize is ...
price of tickets	11/28/2003
Q: I am in Chiapis and am considering traveling to Costa Rica. I wonder if you might have an idea ... A: November 28, 2003 Hola, Linda – How is your Spanish? Do you know your name translates “pretty”? ...
Guatemala	1/25/2003
Q: I'm leaving on a trip in a few days. I'll be taking the bus through Mexico and into Guatemala.. I ... A: January 26, 2003 Hola, Addison – - You're in for a great time in a great country! And yes, I ...
Traveling between Huehuetenango and Coban?	8/3/2002
Q: Is there a road between Heuhuetenango and Coban? I mean one that has some sort of regular traffic ... A: August 8, 2002 Hola, Maury – First, apologies for delay in response -- computer was down for ...
Childrens hollidays	11/26/2001
Q: I have adopted 3 children from guatemala. Is there a list of Guatemalan holidays for children? I ... A: November 27, 2001 Dear Bob, What a wonderful thing to have taken three Guatemalan children as your ...
guatemala	10/8/2001
Q: I will be graduating from college in January with a BA in history and philosophy. The only thing I ... A: October 15, 2001 Hola, Michal! Sorry for the delay in answering your inquiry, but thanks for ...
Adopting from Guatemala	5/6/2001
Q: Pancho, My husband and I will be travelling to Guatemala City to adopt our son sometime in September ... A: May 8, 2001 Hola, Sandra, What a blessing that you will have an adopted child from Guatemala! ...
I'm considering traveling...	3/16/2001
Q: I'm considering traveling through guatemala on my upcoming latin america trip, but I would just like ... A: March 18, 2001 Hola, One question -- with Guatemala on your itinerary, why would you go anywhere ...
Guatamala for a single female traveller	3/12/2001
Q: I am thinking of visiting Guatamala (likely next December, maybe around Christmas--is that a good ... A: March 14, 2001 Hola, Becky! You've picked a great destination, and a perfect time. Of all ...
Guatemalan visas	1/8/2001
Q: I am leaving in a week to go to Belize for 3 weeks. During that time I want to go to Tikal in ... A: January 8, 2001 ¡Hola, Sue! The good news is that you don't need a visa for either Belize or ...
Guatemala - language	1/1/2001
Q: My wife and I are planning to spend most of February in Guatemala. We are trying to learn enough ... A: January 1, 2001 Hola, Chuck -- I hope you don't have anything more serious than this to worry ...
extreme ride	12/15/2000
Q: Greetings Pancho: A friend and I are riding motorcycles from Pennsylvania to Mexico and Central ... A: December 17, 2000 Hello, Tim -- You and your friend have a great trip ahead of you! I've not ...
Traveling in Central America	11/28/2000
Q: There are no experts listed for Honduras but I am hoping you can help me because of your knowledge ... A: November 28, 2000 Hola, Irene (and husband) -- No, I'm not nearly as much aware of conditions in ...

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