Tigo Amazes Me 0 (0)

Don’t get me wrong. That was not intended to be a good thing. On the positive end, if you happen to have Tigo service it will likely work very well… Read more

Tracking a Package 0 (0)

I regularly buy stuff on-line and use a freight forwarder in the US to send the package to me in Guatemala. All too often I get a message that an… Read more

The Story of Two Shipments 0 (0)

I recently ordered two expensive and heavy packages from the U.S. One vendor was willing to ship internationally and I elected to have it sent FedEx International Economy Freight. The… Read more

La Electrónica 0 (0)

On-line electronics store in Guatemala. https://laelectronica.com.gt/ It has a surprisingly good assortment of items from kits to pumps, components you might use building a robot and lots more. Lots of… Read more

Almacen El Triunfador 5 (1)

A lucky find for me. I was on my way to buy some small plates as most of ours had been turned into trash by the help of slippery hands… Read more

Becoming an Autoproducer with EEGSA 0 (0)

In Guatemala the law allows you to sell electricity back to the utility at retail up to the quantity that you use. That is, you only pay for what you… Read more

Starting Your Own Business 0 (0)

If you are here with a status of “retired” you are not allowed to work but you can run your own business. I have known that you can start an… Read more

New Maps for Garmin GPS 5 (1)

I bought a used Garmin GPS and the Guatemala map image was defective. (It had other Central America maps but only Guatemala was broken.) With a bit of searching I… Read more

Guatemala Digital 0 (0)

Consider it the local way to spell amazon.com. They offer lots of stuff that Amazon offers, most with around a 10-day delay. They have a funky site lacking what I… Read more

Transmetro for Ancianos 0 (0)

In other words, old folks. You can get yourself a Transmetro card that grants you four free trips per day. You used to just go to the Muni office, show… Read more