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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Safety | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I'm an 18 year old female from Texas and I'm looking to volunteer abroad. I found this great, ... A: Not knowing where you will be in Guatemala city it is hard to know what would be your environment... ... | |
| dogs | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: I'm getting ready to go live in Guatemala and I want to bring my chihuahua with me. I'd like to know ... A: You need to have all your vaccinations in order. And the best is to contact your nearest guatemalan ... | |
| the level of the lake | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: Sr. Armand; Have any reliable studies been done or predictions made about what is likely to happen ... A: Unfortunately there is not much study done on the lake level variations. But lately came up this ... | |
| desperate to get out of the U.S | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: We are a family that consist of a 35 yr. old woman , 30 yr. old man, 72 yr.old man and 4 children. ... A: .. Why would you want to move to Guatemala with such conditions.. With the 72 yr old man here you ... | |
| missed daughther in 1987 | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: How can I get in touch with my daughter last time she and her mother Blanca Donis were living in ... A: Hola Tito, The best way I would say is to contact a lawyer or a private detective. With her full ... | |
| traveling to Guatemala for about 10 months to stay | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: my name is Sylvia and I am a mother of 3. We are making plans to travel back to Guatemala since I ... A: I have some houses for rent in the price ranges you want check my rental site at ... | |
| traveling to Guatemala for about 10 months to stay | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: my name is Sylvia and I am a mother of 3. We are making plans to travel back to Guatemala since I ... A: Well what a generous idea for your children. Yes Guatemala sounds bad but if you leave outside the ... | |
| SALT LAKE CITY TO GUATEMALA | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: WHAT IS THE SAFEST ROUTE THROUGHOUT MEXICO AND INTO GUATEMALA. KNOWING ALL THE BAD NEWS AROUND WHAT ... A: .. Never did the road but had friends who had done it. I would say try to avoid the areas of most ... | |
| housing in the City | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I may have the opportunity to move to Guatemala City and am not having much luck with online ... A: My area of work is Lake Atitlan but I would like to recommend you to contact the Chamber of Realtor ... | |
| Moving to Guatemala | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: My fiance might be moving back to Guatemala. If he does I would like to go with him. We would be ... A: Well Guatemala sounds bad through the news and US embassy travel advisory... but still I go to the ... | |
| Lake Atitlan | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: Armand, I'm thinking of traveling to Lake Atitlan later this year to explore some retirement ... A: Great idea and location to retire. The cianobacteria is still in the water and will stay for a while ... | |
| Health Insurance | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: Armand, My wife, who has dual citizenship U.S. and Guatemala, and I plan to move to Antigua some ... A: Well when you are in Guatemala you can get quote from several health insurance.. And I'm sure you ... | |
| Questions about Purchasing Property | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I am from the US and my wife is Guatemalan. We are thinking about purchasing a house in Guatemala. I ... A: First of all my main activity is real estate in Lake Atitlan, so if you need help to locate ... | |
| Guatemala | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I have been selected to participate in a 6 week language immersion in Guatemala City that also ... A: Congratulation... Are you going to stay in Guatemala City? If it is the case well I'm sure you will ... | |
| Real Estate Lawyer | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: Armand, Do you know of a honest real estate lawyer in Guatemala? Thank you, Jessica A: The lawyer I work with are so far honest... You have to know that in Guatemala the lawyer are also ... | |
| family records | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: What website can I look through to get information on family for a family tree (i.e. birth ... A: It is not much of my field but I have never heard about a web site dedicated for that Now you can ... | |
| Traveling to Guatemala in March | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I will be traveling to Guatemala in March for 1 week. I will fly into Guatemala City and rent a ... A: Renting a car... good ideas just make sure you can take the car to Tikal some rentals company ... | |
| Correct address format for sending to Guatemala | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: What is the correct format for this address to Guatemala? Also, is the address complete? Colonia el ... A: Looks good I would put it this way Colonia El Eden Lote 18 Manzana C Sector 3A Ciudad Quetzal San ... | |
| Guatemala postal service | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: Who do I contact concerning packages mailed from the US to my daughter. She has to travel 3 hrs to ... A: There is a size and weight under which you don't pay any importation taxes. Now I personally have ... | |
| moving to Guatemala | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: My fiance lives in Guatemala and im planning on moving there to be with him, atleast until he can ... A: You can get married with him for sure in Guatemala. And it would help to get residency. Now the ... | |
| travel central america with child | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: Any information you could provide regarding traveling with children? I noticed that you have a ... A: Traveling with a kid is easy around here the locals love kids. Be sure to always drink water from a ... | |
| Birth Certificate | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: My son Craig Charles Schutter was born in Guatemala on Jan 21, 1996. He is 14 now. I have ... A: Well it is a bit out of my expertise but I think you should contact a lawyer for that... contact ... | |
| CANCER | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: MY Ex who needs radiation in Guatemala. She has no insurance and cant travel to the US. Can she get ... A: Sorry to hear about that... Well she can go to the national public hospital and tried to get them ... | |
| car insurance | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I send you a couple of question before about the car insurance. I tried to contact Delmy Cazun as ... A: I got Delmy Cazun personally and she never received any email Here are her information Delmy Cazún ... | |
| Moving to Antigua | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: Hola Armand! My fiance recently got deported back to Guatemala. He has family in Zacapa which I plan ... A: ... Toyota Avallon.. Well this particular models I don't know if it is a big target for robbery.. ... | |
| Driving from Vancouver, BC to Guatemala | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to drive from Vancouver, BC to Chimaltenango, Guatemala but am having difficulty ... A: I would say stay on the main road. use google maps. Chimaltenango is on the CA 1 interamerican High ... | |
| Car insurance to Guatemala | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Armand. Please help me. I have been looking for car insurance in Guatemala. My family and I where ... A: I invite you to contact Miss Delmy Cazun Delmy Cazun <dcazun@conseguros.com.gt> She will provide you ... | |
| From Denver to Guatemala | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: . I noticed your post is a couple of years old and wondered in things are still the same. I am ... A: I'm glad you can use some information posted... To drive down is not that crazy at all... and I ... | |
| Living whith children (good schools,hospitals,etc...) & cable internet information | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Armand! Fisrt of all excuse my bad english (I´m spanish) and thanks in advance for your help and ... A: Very long questions... next time split it in various ones easier to address... Voy a seguir en ... | |
| Born in Guatemala Raised in USA. | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I will try and make this short. I don't know if this is a familiar issue but i am fully integrated ... A: THks for sharing your worries.... and if you allow me I will try to give you some tools to deal it ... | |
| traveling family w 12 yrs old | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: We would like to visit Guatemala, unfortunately we only have 15 days for this trip. Is this too ... A: I would say choose Lake Atitlan region for example... I would say land in Guatemala, go to Antigua , ... | |
| Guatemala Address Format | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a bunch of numbers and words for an address to a friend in guatemala...i have the Calle..i'm ... A: Ok you have it all It should be labeled this way First Name SHAY CCCCCC Then NUmber 01-01 ... | |
| rental | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Hola Armand, we are planning to drive from Mexico to Panama. We'll start our trip at the beginning ... A: Well I wouldn't say it is unsafe to travel in Guatemala... if you respect some basic security ... | |
| Post Revolution | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: Is it true that the violence in Guatemala is even worse now than it has been in the past 30 years? ... A: Well it is as open as any third world country welcoming foreigners for the economic opportunities ... | |
| Post Revolution | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: Is it true that the violence in Guatemala is even worse now than it has been in the past 30 years? A: Yes unfortunately it is... Before the signing of the piece agreement ending 32 years of civil war in ... | |
| mail address | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: My friend has moved and only part of her address is readable: Marta Alejos ......10-23 Zona 12. this ... A: Quite not enough information.. would need full name , avenue or street... you might know if this ... | |
| Bus travel in guatemala | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me what the fare is to go from Melchor Mencos to Guatemala City and return, also, where ... A: There is no direct bus from Melchor de Mencos to Guatemala. You have to go first to Santa Elena. So ... | |
| Ciudad San Cristobal, Mixco | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I will benefit staying with locals there, as my girlfriends family lives there, but I will be ... A: What kind of information you are looking... I would say no information good news.... Ciudad San ... | |
| MRI's in Guatemala | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Can you e-mail me information about MRI's in Guatemala? (Location, Cost, Quality etc.) A: I don't have the cost of MRI's at end but I invite you to contact directly the hospital check the ... | |
| Melchor de Mencos | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: To sell/rent a property that could serve as Hostal, excellent location is there a real estate agent ... A: I'm working the Lake Atitlan area so I cannot help you.. but I advise you to contact the Guatemalan ... | |
| Teens traveling to Xela | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Armand, My 18-year-old daughter and her boyfriend are graduating from high school and want to travel ... A: That's sound a great idea... I did the same 20 years ago and never left Lake Atitlan. This country ... | |
| Moving to Guate | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I live in the US, and want to live and work in guatemala. I wanted to know what I have to do, to ... A: In order for you to be able to work legally you will need to apply for temporary residency first ... | |
| Family visiting Guatemala | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: We are a family of five; Grandma, Dad, Mom, two kids age 7 and 2 who are planning a trip to ... A: Well Santa Cruz Kids goes to Ama School in Panajachel I have 2 girls who go to San Marcos escuela ... | |
| Family visiting Guatemala | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: We are a family of five; Grandma, Dad, Mom, two kids age 7 and 2 who are planning a trip to ... A: Great project... Near the airport I use the Hotel Casa Blanca, www.hotelcasablancainn.com Very ... | |
| retireing too Guatemala | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I are considering retiring too Guatemala, she is from there and I have a couple ... A: COngratulation Great pick Regarding your social security payment I 'm not an expert on that I would ... | |
| Considering moving to Guatemala. | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Hola Armando, te escribo en espanol porque la verdad se me hace mas facil. A ver, para comenzar, ... A: Zona 10 no puede ser mejor zona... Yo buscaria un appartamento en esta zona 0 14 o 9... Carretera ... | |
| Considering moving to Guatemala. | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Hola Armando, te escribo en espanol porque la verdad se me hace mas facil. A ver, para comenzar, ... A: Hola Ana Gracias por compartir tus inquietudes...en cuanto a esta movida... La primera cosa que te ... | |
| Moving to Guate | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: My name si Tiffany and wwill be moving to Guatemala around the end of January or the beginning of ... A: Well if you are married I would say get your residency right away this way you don't have to ask for ... | |
| travel from flores to belize city | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: wanted to go to belize city and then take a water taxi to a caye. i am trying to find out how to ... A: You can check this company http://www.lineadorada.info/ EXPRESS BUS SCHEDULE �ORES / BELIZE / ... | |
| Automobile insurance | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: my wife has family in Guatemala and we visit frequently. I am interested in knowing what I would ... A: Well one thing which helps is to have an international driving license ... | |
| Private driver | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: How is the best way to hire a driver for a week while we are traveling through Guatemala? A: I use 2 drivers one named Jairo Maca , he has is own bus and he speaks some english but he is very ... | |
| finding someone | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: A friend and I went to Guatemala to meet her newly adopted daughter. Cassie's foster mother was ... A: Well the address look correct to me... ZOne 21 is one of the most dangerous zone in the area...Maybe ... | |
| Guatemala Itinerary Advice | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: You sound like a great source of info, so I'd appreciate any help, advice or comments you can ... A: Always happy to help... Your itinerary sounds good and covers a lot of ground... Antigua - Pacaya ... | |
| Travel to Guatemala | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: We are two families who are contemplating a trip to Guatemala late Spring 2010. I have a 9 year old ... A: What a great gift you give them... and contempling to take them here is a great idea.. There is no ... | |
| Moving back to Guatemala from US | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm a college freshman currently living in the United States, though I was born in Guatemala and ... A: I heard about Jardines de Tulam Tzu a nice project Z7 I don't know but it doesn't come up in the ... | |
| please help me | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: i need to know what to do to reside in guatemala permanently iam a us citizen but moving to ... A: It took me some times to answer your question sorry... My advice is for you to check the migration ... | |
| Moving back to Guatemala from US | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm a college freshman currently living in the United States, though I was born in Guatemala and ... A: Sorry it took me sometimes to answer your question but I needed to reflect on it... I understand ... | |
| RENTAL | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: Hola Armand, we plan on driving to Antigua from Mexico mid-November. Stay overnight in Tapachula so ... A: Coming from Tapachula I would recommend the CA2 which is parallel at CA1 but on the pacific coast go ... | |
| Postal Service in Guatemala | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I purchased some merchandise from Guatemala and would like them to ship it to me (USA) via the ... A: There is several postal office location in Guatemala Check there website ... | |
| Car hire and bus journey | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: Hallo, We are planning to arrive from London at the beginning of January to Belize to start a ... A: There is no way to hire a car at the border of Belize with Guatemala. You might check with ... | |
| Auto insurance | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: We plan on driving to Antigua in November. Are there any reliable companies/brokers to get ... A: Yes there is a new product for tourist. It is a one month policy, this cover only section 2 which is ... | |
| driving to guate | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I will be moving to Antigua for six months and want to drive my car and my dog with me. Do you think ... A: Driving down your car is not crazy, just make sure to stop before night in a safe place (hotel with ... | |
| Advice on road trip | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I am planning a road trip with my family from Mexico City to San Salvador. I would like to know your ... A: In panajachel I would recommend hotel dos mundos, hotel primavera, hotel Posada Don Rodrigo ... | |
| Advice on road trip | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I am planning a road trip with my family from Mexico City to San Salvador. I would like to know your ... A: I would say if you coming in Guatemala from Chiapas you would see first Quetzaltenango (Xela) then ... | |
| mayan or aztec symbols | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: i am looking got the mayan or aztec symbols for love and or marriage. i want to surprise my wife ... A: Well I'm sure you tried some books on mayan or aztec symbolism... But I'm sure these guys had one ... | |
| Moving to Guate | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I own a home in the us. I want to take every single thing i own in my house and take it to my new ... A: So glad to hear you have found a place to start a new home. As for moving: The shipper from the ... | |
| Health | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: My family and I are going to be moving to Guatemala in the foreseeable future and I am really ... A: There is very good hospital and doctor in Guatemala city, most of them trained in the States. ... | |
| Buying and selling a car in Guatemala | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me if it is possible to buy a car very cheaply in Guatemala? I am going to travel in ... A: It is possible to buy a cheap car here you will need to register with the tax department to get a ... | |
| to find out if this address is correct | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: but I have tryed 2 times and they keep sending it back. He give me this address can you please make ... A: I think your address should go this way Nansi Lisaben Rivera Barrio El Porvenir Media Cuadra al ... | |
| Safety in Guatemala | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I plan to go to Guatemala next feb-march 2010. We will have one month to travel. ... A: There is no particular actions against US citizens. Most of the problems mentioned about murders or ... | |
| Traveling from Guatemala to Belize | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I will be at a yoga retreat on Lake Atitlan and from there I would like to travel up to Flores to ... A: Hola Mikela, From Atitlan you would have to take a shuttle to Antigua First. Then from Antigua you ... | |
| safety in guatemala | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a 15 year old white female. one of my best friends and her family are guatemalan but live in ... A: Well I don't know where you mean by rural areas... I live on lake Atitlan shore and it is in the ... | |
| Mail service | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I desire to send letter size mail to Panajachel, Guatamala from the USA and am curious to determine ... A: you can address your questions directly to http://www.elcorreo.com.gt/elcorreo/index.php El correo ... | |
| Driving from US to Guate with 3 dogs | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: My fiance and I are driving from the US through Mexico to Guate in July. We are trying to verify ... A: Well you have been victim of discrimination from the part of the consulate. Maybe they are jealous ... | |
| Birth Certificate from Guatemala | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I was born in Guatemala and moved to the US at a very early age and am not able to read, write, or ... A: I will be glad to refer you to my attorney Miss Ada Redondo she speaks fluent English and can help ... | |
| postal services in Guatamala | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: How long does mail from Guatemala usually takes to get to the US? ANSWER: Usually 1 week to 10 days ... A: well the post office cannot read into the letter.... so it goes like anyother envelop. Now I don't ... | |
| Student looking for a fun Guatemalan town to spend summer in! | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: there! I am a grad student currently signed up for an online summer course through my university ... A: Great idea... I recommend you to check with La iguana Perdida a diving center and backpacker hotel ... | |
| Art School | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm immediately two weeks away from graduating high school, and my parents (more like mother) have ... A: I'm not aware of a cartoonist school in Guatemala, there are a lot of private university with ... | |
| moving to Guatemala | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: IN ONE YEAR MY WIFE AND I WILL RETIRE TO GUATEMALA, i WILL LIST MY QUESTIONS AND IF YOU CAN ANSWER, ... A: Congratulation... Guatemala is a great place to retire... If your wife is born in Guatemala she ... | |
| Renting with dogs | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I am a single person with two small dogs looking to relocate from the USA to the Guatemala; the ... A: I have some small rentals in Panajachel www.rentalsatitlan.com,but you should also consider Santa ... | |
| safety advice | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I am currently serving in the Peace Corps in Jamaica and a fellow volunteer and I hope to travel in ... A: Well I would say if you made it in Jamaica you will be fine here. No reason to believe that you ... | |
| Worried about living in Guatemala | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I am an American moving to Quetzaltepeque for 1 to 2 years. My boyfriend and I are going so we can ... A: great that you speak some spanish it helps... entering Guatemala by car through Mexico is not a ... | |
| Moving | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I are thinking of relocating to Antigua for at least 2 years in November. I have ... A: Small dog and cat have their paper in order. If you want more information of what Guatemala needs ... | |
| relocation | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: ...If I live off of $900 USA social security and want to move from the USA to GUATEMALA, do they ... A: When you mean you want to move? Do you mean permanently or come and spend some months here as a ... | |
| Retirement in Guatemala | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I am inquirying for my cousin who is a naturalized US Citizen and is considering retiring in ... A: She definitively should contact the Guatemalan Consulate... maybe she can get a Guatemalan Passport, ... | |
| live,workand play in guatemala | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have 300us a month income is there a room i can rent, place I can and work I can do until I learn ... A: The room for rent are located in Sta Cruz La Laguna, lake atitlan, where I live. Learning spanish ... | |
| live,workand play in guatemala | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have 300us a month income is there a room i can rent, place I can and work I can do until I learn ... A: ,, There is room for sure you can rent for $ 100 a month now if the it will allow you to leave on $ ... | |
| Moving to Guatemala | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: my wife and I are planning on moving to Lake Atitlan for a few years and want to bring about a 1 ... A: They are all right , because you bring used stuff it is to the Custom Agent to put an arbitrary ... | |
| Moving to Guatemala | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: my wife and I are planning on moving to Lake Atitlan for a few years and want to bring about a 1 ... A: You could check with this person Carlos Pastor NVOCC Sales Manager Kestrel Liner Agencies, LLC 9505 ... | |
| Travelling with toddler and getting around | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: First off, I find this site useful and your insight is invaluable. My wife, mother-in-law, and I ... A: I would say in Panajachel the nature reserve with their zip line, also in Tzununa there is a new zip ... | |
| Safety | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: We will be travelling in Guatemala for 2 weeks, with our back packs, Me , my wife and our two kids, ... A: Well I would advise to stick to the tourist buses. There is no particularly increase in the violence ... | |
| conspicuous | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: We will be travelling in Guatemala for 2 weeks, with our back packs, Me , my wife and our two kids, ... A: You already know the basics. I would say stay as much as possible in the touristics areas. If you ... | |
| mailing address standards in Guatemala | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I would be very happy if you could give me some help with mailing addresses in Guatemala. My ... A: Well they will all make it I think If you go to this link you will be able to find the postal code ... | |
| Visa to live in Guatemala | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I am a US citizen, and my husband is Guatemalan. We will be moving to Guatemala in about a month ... A: You bet it can be complicated to get the right visa... Well if you come under a tourist visa you can ... | |
| driving in guatemala | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: 5yrs, 5yrs, 7yrs). I really want to drive around (lake, ruins, villages...) but is it safe enough? ... A: You can drive around if you respect some rules... Not driving after 1800, stay on main road and ... | |
| Guatemala touring | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: Armand, I am arriving in Guatemala City on Friday, February 20th, for eight days. My questions is ... A: I would go first to Antigua ,,, it is close to Guatemala City, then to Lake Atitlan, 2 1/2 hours ... | |
| work permit Panajachel | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Hola, I would like to stay in Pana for a few months and do foot/hand reflexology on a casual basis. ... A: Well if you stay a few month you would say that you could go without working permit. As a tourist ... | |
| Travel ing Abroad | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of picking a study abroad destination through the Amerispan program for the ... A: I don't know Quito but well Antigua... It was considered during the colonial time as one of the best ... | |
| Moving to Guatemala City (and finding a job!) | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I am so glad to have found this site. I am trying very hard to find a job in Guatemala City so that ... A: I bet you have a hard time to find a well paid job here. It is a third world economy and no high ... | |
| Caracol Escuela | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: Armand, I am interested in learning more about Escuela Caracol: my husband is a waldorf teacher, we ... A: My daughters 6 and 8 go to Caracol. The school I think is open since 2 years. My daughters has only ... | |
| travel from Merida to Tikal | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: We are Canadians who live in Merída for 6 months in the winter. We drive down from Canada and would ... A: I can only speaks for the Guatemalan part You won't have any problem using your car in Guatemala as ... | |
| DRIVING IN GUATEMALA | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: WHAT IS THE BEST ROUTE THROUGH GUATEMALA AND CAN WE DRIVE FROM THE BORDER OF MEXICO TO THE BORDER OF ... A: The best route I would say is the CA1 on the coast of Guatemala all the way to Escuintla then up to ... | |
| Traveling withing Guatemala | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: My brothers and I are planning a trip to Central America this summer and we are including Guatemala. ... A: Arriving mid morning in Guatemala City you should take a taxi to lineas doradas ... | |
| nahuala | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: i wrote to you before and was asking about nahuala...i have more questions; i really want to go ... A: I don't know where Nahuala get its water but by laws the cities have to chlorinate their public ... | |
| We are hoping to drive from Cabo through Central America | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I was sure glad to find this site and hope you can help us too. We are hoping to take a month and ... A: 1. I don't understand your question... as fast as reaching CR no problem but to come back depends ... | |
| Driving from Oaxaca City to Guatemala City | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: You sound like you know your stuff! So here goes! I am a Canadian and my boyfriend Mark is a New ... A: I just know a little but I'm happy to share it with you... First of all I don'think you can drive a ... | |
| guatemala trip by bus | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: Hola Pancho, What a great site I have found! Thanks for your time. I Run the risk of asking a ... A: I won't be able to answer to all your questions but here are what I can say... Bus Routes... I know ... | |
| American citizen living in Guatemala | 10/8/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Tikal | 10/8/2008 |
| 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 guatemala | 10/1/2008 |
| 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 guatemala | 9/30/2008 |
| 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 Guatemala | 9/28/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| safety | 9/23/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hello | 9/2/2008 |
| 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 guatemala | 8/28/2008 |
| 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 Itenerary | 8/27/2008 |
| 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 Quatemala | 8/9/2008 |
| 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 Guatemala | 8/8/2008 |
| 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 Donations | 8/5/2008 |
| 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 Guatemala | 5/22/2008 |
| 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 Guatemala | 5/22/2008 |
| 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 insurance | 5/17/2008 |
| 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 Guatemala | 5/11/2008 |
| 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 Guatamala | 5/9/2008 |
| 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 Champey | 5/6/2008 |
| 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 Guatamala | 5/5/2008 |
| 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, guatemala | 5/3/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hey | 5/1/2008 |
| 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 & transporation | 5/1/2008 |
| 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 town | 4/26/2008 |
| 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 guatemala | 4/17/2008 |
| 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 rental | 4/15/2008 |
| 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 guatemala | 4/7/2008 |
| 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 City | 3/27/2008 |
| 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 Guatemala | 3/26/2008 |
| 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 Daughter | 3/25/2008 |
| 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 Volunteer | 3/24/2008 |
| 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 6 | 3/22/2008 |
| 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 insurance | 3/11/2008 |
| 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 Atitlan | 2/18/2008 |
| 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 Poptun | 2/17/2008 |
| 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 safety | 2/14/2008 |
| 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 old | 2/5/2008 |
| 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 laguna | 1/13/2008 |
| 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 accomodation | 12/3/2007 |
| 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. ... | |
| Quetzaltenango | 11/26/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Quetzaltenango | 11/25/2007 |
| 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 guatemala | 11/25/2007 |
| 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 villages | 11/18/2007 |
| 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 Guatemala | 9/6/2007 |
| 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 Crossing | 8/23/2007 |
| 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 help | 8/9/2007 |
| 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 america | 8/6/2007 |
| 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 employeement | 8/1/2007 |
| 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 employeement | 7/29/2007 |
| 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 buses | 6/21/2007 |
| 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 rental | 6/19/2007 |
| 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 car | 5/7/2007 |
| 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 car | 5/7/2007 |
| 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 City | 4/24/2007 |
| 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 top | 4/22/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
Armand Boissy
Top Expert on this page
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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