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Post Report of the Day

Guatemala City, Guatemala

What kind of car do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car do you advise not to bring?

We've been happy with our large SUV. Outside of the city, the roads can get dicey, and having a larger car with higher ground clearance that's more capable of handling challenging road conditions has been...

Is it easy to make friends with locals here? Are there any prejudices or any ethnic groups who might feel uncomfortable here?

We've found Guatemalans to be very warm, welcoming, and easy to get to know. The linguistic barrier is a real challenge if your Spanish isn't up to par, but people here are patient with broken...