Do you have good fundraising ideas for a high school junior? [more inside]
posted by R a c h e l on Nov 9, 2009 - 16 answers

Backpacking from Mexico to Colombia! More inside [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Sep 4, 2009 - 5 answers

I leave for a week in Guatemala later this month. I have a pretty good handle on what to do/see and where to stay/eat, but I'm wondering what I should read. [more inside]
posted by rebekah on Aug 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for a set of waterproof luggage, suitable for Central America, but not a backpack. Help? [more inside]
posted by SuperNova on Jul 17, 2009 - 7 answers

What are the requirements for my fiance and I (both US citizens) to get married in Guatemala? [more inside]
posted by jshort on Jul 7, 2009 - 9 answers

If I buy a cheap, pay-as-you-go cell phone in Guatemala to use while I'm traveling there, can I then use it in other countries I visit later - and which ones? Is it as simple as replacing a SIM card every time? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky on Sep 23, 2008 - 4 answers

Please help me find a map of Santiago Atitlan, Solola, Guatemala! [more inside]
posted by greta simone on May 22, 2008 - 10 answers

How much will dropping off the face of the earth for a year impact my getting into grad school? [more inside]
posted by bobdylanforever on May 8, 2008 - 14 answers

I need recommendations for the best Spanish review/dictionary. [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Apr 21, 2008 - 4 answers

So Taksi Putra has challenged me to a 'chili-off' in Central America (Mexico, Guatemala, Belize) this summer. What should we eat and where? Higher on the Scoville the better. Anything east of Baja is fair game. If it sounds tasty and is super-hot, we'll hunt it down. [more inside]
posted by harhailla.harhaluuossa on Apr 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Travelfilter: Going to Guatemala for 5 weeks. Need tips. [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Mar 27, 2008 - 6 answers

I was recently in Guatemala and I know that there and in most of Central America and many other third world countries you can't flush toilet paper because their septic systems can't handle it. What's the difference between our (More Developed Countries) septic systems and theirs (Less Developed Countries) that ours can handle it? Is it a matter of water flow, sanitation processes, etc?
posted by bobdylanforever on Feb 8, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I find a house in Guatemala?! [more inside]
posted by sargento29 on Dec 3, 2007 - 3 answers

I need/want to go on an interesting & adventurous vacation at the end of august, and I'd gotten myself all excited about the possiblity of backpacking around Guatemala for two weeks. But.... it appears that its the rainy season. [more inside]
posted by Kololo on Jul 18, 2007 - 9 answers

Anyone have experience volunteering with Casa Guatemala? [more inside]
posted by night kitchen on Mar 17, 2007 - 3 answers

What to do in Guatemala for 10 days? I'm flying to Guatemala City, Guatemala tomorrow for a ten-day vacation. This will be my first real international trip, as well as my first solo trip. What destinations/experiences/attractions can't be missed? [more inside]
posted by btkuhn on Mar 7, 2007 - 9 answers

Travel: Our brief "escape the chill" winter trip to Guatemala is impending. Recommendations on sites? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Feb 8, 2007 - 8 answers

How do I make Guatemalan style black beans? Just plain old black beans. [more inside]
posted by bluejayk on Nov 27, 2006 - 19 answers

Broadband in Antigua, Guatemala? Any expertise on getting a reliable fast or broadband connection in Antigua, Guatemala would be appreciated. A friend needs to telecommute for several months. I have a gmail account if you want to reply directly. Checking it only every other day or so. thanks.
posted by theora55 on Jun 23, 2006 - 3 answers

Travel[+Insurance]Filter. I have medical (50% cost) + Emergency Repatriation coverage for a 10 week trip to Central America. Should I have anything else? If so, where can I get such a custom policy? Any last minute advice on destinations as well? [more inside]
posted by lalochezia on Jun 1, 2006 - 5 answers

In a few days I'm headed to Guatemala for a month followed by several weeks in southern Mexico. Offer some travel suggestions please! Also, as I'll be traveling by myself, suggestions on how to be more outgoing in a language I'm not confident with welcome. [more inside]
posted by soviet sleepover on Jun 27, 2005 - 3 answers

My wife and I are planning a vacation to Antigua, Guatemala in April. Any tips on things to do or see, places to stay, etc? [more inside]
posted by alball on Mar 4, 2005 - 8 answers