About Talullah

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Guatemala: Immersion Spanish Schools:

I studied in San Pedro La Laguna twice for a month each and lived with a very nice family. I found the program to be strong and I learned Spanish. A lot of people don't like San Pedro for whatever reason, but I think it is a wonderful pueblo. To some degree, with any Spanish school, you get out what you are willing to put in, and I needed to learn for work back in the states so I worked hard. That said, I also studied one week in Antigua at Antiguena Academia and would not recommend it if you are serious about learning Spanish.

Guatemala: Panajachel neighborhoods:

Hi. Thanks to everyone who answered with support about rentals in Pana. I have narrowed down to a couple of great places and just want to check in about neighborhoods and walking to town because we will not have a car. First, we found a great place above the market. This place is in a local neighborhood. The landlord has been very helpful and responsive to my many questions. I will be working off of Calle del Rio near the lake. I am wondering what kind of walk that will be during the rainy season. I think it will be about 20 minutes each way. Does that sound right? My rainy season experience is in San Pedro where the streets flood quickly to ankle depth. Is that true for Pana, too? Second, we have seen some nice looking places in Jucanya/Barrio Norte. I am not able to predict the walk down to the lake from there as the google map seems to go off the roads. Thoughts? Finally, I've identified a space that looks very comfortable down the road towards Santa Catarina Palopo. Would you consider that a non-starter for someone working in Pana without a car? Is it safe to travel tuk-tuk transport on the road out there after dark given potholes, etc? How bad is the travel during the rain? Would a bike work? We are arriving with pets in tow from the US which is why I want to have a place kind of lined-up to get us started. Otherwise, we would plan to wait and look when we are on the ground. Thanks in advance.

Guatemala: Salud Siempre?:

Hello. I am wondering if foreign nationals on the 90 day/180 day "tourist visas" are allowed to join the Salud Siempre health plan that Banco Industrial sells. I am googling and looking but can't find it. Does anyone here know? TIA, Talullah

Guatemala: Long Term Rental Panajachel:

We have been quoted $495 non-negotiable on a 2 bedroom 1 bath furnished apartment in central Pana. While it looks nice from the pictures, I am not 100% sure. It seems very high priced for a year long lease in Pana - almost US prices for some places. We do need to find gringo style comforts, and I have been told to look for places about $350, and that rents would be negotiable if we wanted longer than 1-2 months. Am I way off? We will be arriving from the US with pets in tow, so I need to be ready to move in somewhere. Thanks.

Guatemala: Finding NGO Work:

We are both US citizens. If one spouse is able to find legal work with an NGO in Guatemala, how likely is it that once we are in country, the other souse will also be legally hired and/or can find work with another organization. (Assuming skill set matches the position, etc.)

Guatemala: Salon at Lake Atitlan?:

I am preparing to pass an extended period of time at the Lake and wonder where I can find a US quality salon. Basically, ladies, I will need a good quality root touch-up every few weeks. Is this a possibility? where?

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