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About Armand Boissy
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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

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Armand Boissy 
In Category  Guatemala

SubjectDate Asked

American citizen living in Guatemala10/8/2008
  Q: Armand, I love Panahachel and dream of owning property there one day!! Maybe once we are settled ...
  A: Well basically as tourist you can do what you want in terms of buying a house or importing a car ...
Tikal10/8/2008
  Q: How is the best way to get from Puerto Barrios to Tikal?
  A: then a private car to the park. You can also hire a minibus from Puerto Barrios (it depends how many ...
Moving to guatemala10/1/2008
  Q: Just to start, My girlfriend and I are currently college students about to graduate, me with a ...
  A: Well the minimum salary is for not educated people ... and it is the minimum. You might find that ...
Moving to guatemala9/30/2008
  Q: Just to start, My girlfriend and I are currently college students about to graduate, me with a ...
  A: Good for you moving out of the box... Well I did the same thing as you, single, almost 20 years ago, ...
Acquiring a car in Guatemala9/28/2008
  Q: I am planning to spend 9-12 months in Guatemala working on a project. I will not be paid locally, so ...
  A: Well I see you have a good view of the situation But regarding the fact of buying a car I think you ...
safety9/23/2008
  Q: Our 19 yr old daughter will be going to Quatemala on a college sponsored medical volunteer week long ...
  A: Guatemala is not has bad has the State department put it on their pages. I live here with 2 girls of ...
Hello9/2/2008
  Q: I am planning a trip with my fiance to Guatemala at the end of this year for 3 weeks. I am ...
  A: I would say not more dangerous than for me a foreigner living here. There is everyday a lot of ...
return to guatemala8/28/2008
  Q: my fiance will be returning to guatemala from the u.s. in nov 2008. He has a valid guatemalan driver ...
  A: I'm not sure but as a Guatemalan tourist crossing Mexico he should be able to use his Guatemalan ...
Helo with Guatemala Itenerary8/27/2008
  Q: I land in Guatemala City at 11 this Friday, and depart the country at noon on Tuesday. My boyfriend ...
  A: You program is sites pack but doable... You are right the strech Coban - Atitlan might be long and ...
Travel In Quatemala8/9/2008
  Q: Hola Armand, I will be travelling from Cancun to Tikal area, then from Flores to Antigua, from there ...
  A: I would say stay in the Park, go for sunset on temple 4 or mundo perdido, Sunrise ... very hard to ...
cost of MRIs in Guatemala8/8/2008
  Q: I know this isn't really your area of expertise, but I'm hoping you can help anyway! A Guatemalan ...
  A: Well I don't know much about medical equipment and cost of operation but this kind of instrument ...
OLPC Donations8/5/2008
  Q: Armand, I work with a small nonprofit here in the US that focuses around computers in education ...
  A: I think you have a great idea. Education is fundamental to allow people to make informed and ...
living in Guatemala5/22/2008
  Q: My boyfriend wants me to move to Chiquimula so I would like to know what kind of area this is ...
  A: I don't know particularly the area. Only through news paper. This area of the country is the east ...
Driving in Guatemala5/22/2008
  Q: Another question about driving in Guatemala. We have 12 people, 5 Adults and 7 chlidren ages 7-16. ...
  A: Well considering where you want to go Antigua, Pana, Chichi, Rio Dulce you can easely do it yourself ...
Guatemala car insurance5/17/2008
  Q: were are planing to drive to Guatemala but can't seem to find anybody that sells car insurance for ...
  A: I work with a company that provides insurance. You can contact them by email and they will tell you ...
Relocating to Guatemala5/11/2008
  Q: Hola Que Tal...I am considering a job oppty in Guatemala city for next 18-24 months to bring up a ...
  A: Regarding your questions. 1) The locals are angry for work and knowledge. I don't think they would ...
? moving to Guatamala5/9/2008
  Q: I am planning to retire next month and thinking about moving from the U.S.A. to ??? Wondering about ...
  A: I'm a realtor my self www.realestateatitlan.com I invite you to contact one of my friend couple they ...
Rio Dulce versus Semuc Champey5/6/2008
  Q: We have 2 1/2-3 days of free time at the end of our stay in the Antigua, Panama area. We our a ...
  A: Well the Semuc Champey area is kind of remote and when you are there after bathing in the river not ...
? moving to Guatamala5/5/2008
  Q: I am planning to retire next month and thinking about moving from the U.S.A. to ??? Wondering about ...
  A: Good idea a lot of people are choosing to come to Guatemala to retire. Great weather, great quality ...
nahuala, guatemala5/3/2008
  Q: my name is laura ghelarducci and i wanted to ask you about nahuala. i mean i want to go live there ...
  A: Holla Laura, Nahuala is a very traditional village. I don't think that it is particularly ...
Hey5/1/2008
  Q: ummmmm i have just one question what kind of religion do the guatemalan prople practice?
  A: The guatemalan people are divided in different ethnic groups. Historically the mayan people were the ...
Female traveling solo & transporation5/1/2008
  Q: I am planning to a trip to Guatemala, where I will be traveling by myself (single female, early ...
  A: For the list you want to visit and taking the tourist shuttle you will be find. Try to make friend ...
Walking to Antigua town4/26/2008
  Q: We are planning a trip to Antigua in August, and plan to stay at La Quinta de los Flores. Do you ...
  A: Good pick... I know la Quinta de las Flores... it is away from the center yes but the gardens and ...
travel guatemala4/17/2008
  Q: ANSWER: Hi Damian. How short will be your course? Because from there I can help you... if you come ...
  A: Well your best shot is too stay in Antigua for maybe 3 weeks, from there you could go to the pacific ...
Car rental4/15/2008
  Q: I would like to come to Guatemala from Chiapas probably crossing the border near Tapachula. Are ...
  A: I don't think you will be able to find a car rental place near the guatemalan border, Most of the ...
moving to guatemala4/7/2008
  Q: I want to establish contact with someone around properties for sale and/ or rent in the area of Lago ...
  A: I'm the indicated person as I'm a realtor around the lake, check www.realestateatitlan.com. NOw for ...
renting in Guatemala City3/27/2008
  Q: I am going to be living in Guatemala City, teaching at the American School. I will be there for no ...
  A: You want to be close to the school as zone 10 and 14 are not close by and you would need a car to go ...
driving in Guatemala3/26/2008
  Q: I will be renting a car in Guatemala City and driving to Antiqua, to Panchanal, and to ChiChi. Any ...
  A: Driving from Guatemala City to Antigua it is easy just follow the sign...Nice double way all the way ...
Safety - Returning with Adoptive Daughter3/25/2008
  Q: We are planning a trip in May-June this year with our 4 girls ages 7- 16. Our youngest we adopted ...
  A: If you stick to the place you plan to visit you will be fine. As they are very touristic areas where ...
18 Year Old Daughter Volunteer3/24/2008
  Q: My daughter is looking for volunteer opportunies as she works towards her degree at UVA in ...
  A: Well Arcas is known here to do a good work in the Peten area, more than that I cannot tell you as it ...
Travel to Antigua April 22 - May 63/22/2008
  Q: My spouse and I are planning to be in Antigua during the last part of April but there seems to be a ...
  A: I don't know yet which Convention you are talking about. There is always a lot of activities in ...
car insurance3/11/2008
  Q: Iplan to drive to Guatemala crossing the border either near Tapachula or La Mesilla. I have an FM3 ...
  A: There is no such thing as insurance at the border to get in Guatemala. There is no mandatory ...
volunteer work around Lake Atitlan2/18/2008
  Q: My four friends and I have decided to volunteer in Guatemala for a week in June. Our strengths are ...
  A: Great place to volunteer... Regarding the different specialities you have I would say start to ...
Travel from Puerto Barrios area to Poptun2/17/2008
  Q: I am travelling to Guatemala Feb 28-Mar 10, 2008, on a mission trip to build a church. During my ...
  A: I recommend you take contact with Mister Luis Reyes. His company is World Connection Tour based out ...
School for 2nd grader and general safety2/14/2008
  Q: we are thinking of going to Santa Cruz la Laguna for 8-10 months, to stay on the "car less" side of ...
  A: I personally leave in Santa Cruz and I have 2 daughters (6 and 8) living there also. Regarding the ...
traveling with 5 year old2/5/2008
  Q: My soon-to-be 5 year old daughter and I will be traveling to Guatemala for the first time since I ...
  A: Good for you that you want to take your daughter to travel to her country. Guatemala is full of ...
taxi ou "taxi van" in Guatemala?1/14/2008
  Q: I'm going to Guatemala 21-28 march 2008 with a friend. We're landing in Guatemala City and flying to ...
  A: I would say it is safe but make sure you take an authorized one. The airport to the Tikal in is very ...
property taxes in santa cruz la laguna1/13/2008
  Q: I bought land back in the 80's,7 cuerdas, as you round the point its 500 feet above the lake on the ...
  A: For a long time we didn't have any property taxes in guatemala but since some years now the ...
rental accomodation12/3/2007
  Q: My wife (retired teacher) and myself are headed to Antigua in mid Jan. We have no finite length of ...
  A: Mid January is high season for rental. There is plenty of things to rent in Antigua for all budgets. ...
Quetzaltenango11/26/2007
  Q: I am a US citizen, but my husband is Guatemalan (he has only lived in Escuintla and Guate City), he ...
  A: Well a pastry chef is always a good thing in Guatemala as people like the sweet stuff. I'm sure he ...
Quetzaltenango11/25/2007
  Q: I am a US citizen, but my husband is Guatemalan (he has only lived in Escuintla and Guate City), he ...
  A: I don't know what your husband career is but for sure Xela is a good choice particularly because it ...
highways in guatemala11/25/2007
  Q: i want to know if there is a highway in that country called,deaths highway ,or hells highway,i would ...
  A: As far as I know there is no such thing but traveling the regular road of Guatemala is already risky ...
travel to visit more rural mayan villages11/18/2007
  Q: . my husband and I are traveling to Guatemala for a week in April 2008. We are both Spanish ...
  A: Guatemala are very few big cities and they are not the ones where you want to spend times anyway. If ...
ARCAS + volunteering in Guatemala9/6/2007
  Q: myself and my girlfriend (both uk citizens) were thinking of visiting guatemala to assist with ...
  A: I'm French living here for 20 years and have 2 daughters, travel extensively from the city to lake ...
Border Crossing8/23/2007
  Q: "Hi Armand, thank you for taking the time for my question. My husband and I are traveling from ...
  A: I have a couple of friends who drove 2 BMW from the States last year and now settled in Lake ...
Need help8/9/2007
  Q: I don't think you can help me with this problem but I though give it a try. I am from Guatemala and ...
  A: The first thing would be to talk with your embassy. I think it is highly improbable that you cannot ...
buying vs hiring a car in central america8/6/2007
  Q: iam from australia and myself and a few mates are planning a trip about this time next year we were ...
  A: Well it all depends or much off road you want to do regarding the beaten tourist path. If you plan ...
Medical licensing and employeement8/1/2007
  Q: My wife and I would like to apply for a retirement visa. How difficult is it and can one work in ...
  A: I would advise you to contact your embassy they will orient you toward the proper person to talk ...
Medical licensing and employeement7/29/2007
  Q: My wife and I would like to apply for a retirement visa. How difficult is it and can one work in ...
  A: I would say you should contact a Guatemalan lawyer specialized in residency issues. As far as I know ...
Guatemala safety on buses6/21/2007
  Q: I am planning to go to Guatemala as part of an organised tour, the tour ends in Antigua where I ...
  A: my info on safety on buses and shuttles come from reading the news papers and hearing stories from ...
apartments rental6/19/2007
  Q: I will be leaving for Guatemala soon and I would like to know about renting a apartment or small ...
  A: I'm not to familiar with the rentals in Guatemala city and I don't know how soon you will be coming ...
renting a car5/7/2007
  Q: I am going to Guatemala with my husband and two daughters. Is it safe to rent a car and drive ...
  A: Driving between Tikal en Rio DUlce is only 250 km , good road just be careful when you cross some ...
renting a car5/7/2007
  Q: I am going to Guatemala with my husband and two daughters. Is it safe to rent a car and drive ...
  A: I would say it is safe to drive around if you follow some basic rules for example, don't drive after ...
buying a car in Gautemala City4/24/2007
  Q: My wife and I are US Citizens. We are going to live in Guatemala City for a year and a half. We will ...
  A: It is very easy to buy a car in Guatemala either new or used. You might not be able to finance it ...
What is........4/23/2007
  Q:
  A: Despite this question not exactly in my field of expertise my experience and reading allow me to ...
Lap top4/22/2007
  Q: Hola Pancho, Im going to Guatemala in a couple of weeks. I bougth a lap top for my sister. Do I ...
  A: Hola Claudia, Armand writing. you are entitled to bring a laptop there fore you won't have to pay ...

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