Dagny
American looking for information about Guatemala
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Registration: 23 September 2013
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Bank question...and a rather dumb one by Quesera
I opened a bank account at BAM recently and brought along a Guatemalteco to vouch for me as requested (required). He is a trusted and long-term employee where I am currently living. All went well...I must have answered a million questions to which ...
Yeah that was definitely off topic.... but this time it was worth the interruption. Read More
Bank question...and a rather dumb one by Quesera
I opened a bank account at BAM recently and brought along a Guatemalteco to vouch for me as requested (required). He is a trusted and long-term employee where I am currently living. All went well...I must have answered a million questions to which ...
Thanks again for your patience and knowledge! :) Read More
Bank question...and a rather dumb one by Quesera
I opened a bank account at BAM recently and brought along a Guatemalteco to vouch for me as requested (required). He is a trusted and long-term employee where I am currently living. All went well...I must have answered a million questions to which ...
if you utilize the COLUA is there a time period where you have to wait when depositing funds? I assume that if the deposit goes to a bank first then credited to the credit union then your account. So wondering about delays in availability of ... Read More
Bank question...and a rather dumb one by Quesera
I opened a bank account at BAM recently and brought along a Guatemalteco to vouch for me as requested (required). He is a trusted and long-term employee where I am currently living. All went well...I must have answered a million questions to which ...
Regarding the credit union COLA and regular banks; would you let us know the difference in services and requirements for opening? Sounds like the COLA account is the best one so far... What are the main reasons to open an account in Guatemala? ... Read More
Bank question...and a rather dumb one by Quesera
I opened a bank account at BAM recently and brought along a Guatemalteco to vouch for me as requested (required). He is a trusted and long-term employee where I am currently living. All went well...I must have answered a million questions to which ...
But we do know of at least one expat from Chicago who is a scammer. She is living in Antigua at this time. So beware of other "expats" willing to "help" newbies get info or acclimated to the country... scammers come in all ... Read More
Healthcare in Guatemala by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Guatemala ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Guatemala? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
I agree with you nicafyl, some people just don't know what they're talking about. Read More
GUNS IN GUATEMALA by TheDQ
What is the status on guns here? Banned or can have a concealed carry permit or what?
I don't even know you, which mean YOU don't know ME. So don't presume to know where I live nor what I want. There will ALWAYS be some deviant who wants to do harm to someone -- what's wrong with being prepared and ready to defend ... Read More
GUNS IN GUATEMALA by TheDQ
What is the status on guns here? Banned or can have a concealed carry permit or what?
KInd of grouchy aren't you? It's not called paranoia when they ARE after you and what you have. Wow. I would never move to any country where I couldn't own a gun to protect myself and my people. Calm down. Read More
Missing! Anyone seen Steve Baruday? Maybe in Pana or by Lake Atitlan by tampabooker
Looking for my friend who went to Guatemala Late October. Last heard he was headed to Panajachal around October 31. Have not head from since, but he posted here before going down to Guatemala. His name is Steve Baruday, white male, 60 years old, ...
I'm not pretending anything, nor intending to be a disservice to anyone, nor did I say there were no problems in Antigua -- there are problems everywhere on this planet, no city is immune. I said it "looks like there are no problems in Antigua," ... Read More
Missing! Anyone seen Steve Baruday? Maybe in Pana or by Lake Atitlan by tampabooker
Looking for my friend who went to Guatemala Late October. Last heard he was headed to Panajachal around October 31. Have not head from since, but he posted here before going down to Guatemala. His name is Steve Baruday, white male, 60 years old, ...
Glad and relieved to know ScifiSteve is ok :) Looks like the problems are at Lake Atitlan NOT Antigua! Wow!I have friends living in Antigua and have heard nothing bad, so let's keep it that way :) Read More