dajaxon wrote:
> Saftey is my main concern. I will be flying to Guatemala City then going
> west to cela
>
> what bus is safe to travel on?
> are car rentals advisable?
I'd say no. You can get a plain or fancy bus depending on your taste and
budget - or even hire a car with driver.
> any unsafe stretches of raod or times of day to avoid?
Don't drive after dark, except in areas with lots of traffic or in a beat-up
car driven by a local.
> is it OK to take pictures of people in the markets without asking
> permission?
Nobody's going to come after you with a pitchfork, but it's rude.
> OK to drink water? or stick with bottled drink?
Everyone seems to insist that the water is unsafe, but I've spent a fair bit
of time working there over multiple trips in the past few years, always
drank tap water (in hotels, restaurants, offices, and homes), and never had
the slightest problem.
> cost of living? Hotels seem rather expensive - what else is expensive?
Everything. It's Central America, which is an expensive region to travel in
by world standards. If you want cheap, go to Asia, eastern Europe, or the
Middle East. That said, it's still a little cheaper than the USA.
> how are the police?
Nice enough.
> how are customs?
Fast asleep.
> please write to me at images001@yahoo.com
No, it's a newsgroup.
miguel
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