Gringo Tries Driving in Guatemala City

I decided to rent a car for my trip to Guatemala, ignoring the internet comments advising against driving in the capital. I decided to find out first-hand how the driving experience is for a foreigner. Here is the result

[@hinthegroove9740]

Great video, made me smile and realize that I will never drive in Guatemala. Great for making plans though and to smile a while. Much appreciated.

[@JOSUE32ify]

Amazing are you driving in Guatemala I never did it is pain in the 🍑 driving Guatemala City I love you videos Gringo !😅

[@reynosamanA3]

Be careful man. Don't get too confident. Always be super cautious. Especially in South America and Mexico. Your Spanish skills have saved you many times.

[@whasa9999]

I’m from Atlanta where originally I thought traffic was terrible but seeing your experience in Guatemala gave me so much anxiety. My parents are from Guatemala so this video gave me a better idea how life is there. I’m so alleviated that you made to home.

[@longsleevethong1457]

Well there’s a certain demograph in Atlanta that just doesn’t drive well anyway

[@melisacastellanos2143]

You are very brave! Driving in Guatemala is complicated and risky! Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@SpanishwithAdriana]

As a Guatemalan, I can say that driving in Guatemala City have gave me more trauma than my childhood 😅

[@auraborges4244]

Felicidades, sin miedo al éxito, bienvenido a Guatemala.

[@lipe26714]

@4:55 it was giving you the hint "turn right into 6a avenida pista izquierda", or "6th av left lane".. then on 22 st turn left towards 7th av, which goes straight to the palace. Driving here wasn't always like this. Before the traffic outgrew the capacity (many years ago) it was actually pretty easy to navigate the city. Now there's a bunch of quick "fixes" and new construction everywhere that make navigating very chaotic and stressful.

[@Hashiramashultz]

I am so sorry you had to go through, i used to live in Guatemala 12 years ago and was crazy already, now is even worse, the city is not designed for so many vehicles. The motorcycles make the experience even worse. Tip for those who are not used to drive in hell please use UBER is going to be less stressful

[@EpicosTutoriales]

Hey man, im from guatemala city, and i know its crazy everyday!!! Dont give up, you get used to pretty fast tho

[@mariosandoval1754]

Your Spanish is getting better 🇬🇹

[@bondedteam626]

It was easy man. All you had to do is to take 4ta av or 2nd av if you were heading zona 1 to Palacio de la cultura.. What you could do is make a right on 24th st, make a right and take 4th av.. Tunnel vision is not helping you dude, come down, think clear. Nervous is for karens and Kevins, I hope you are not one. I can see you wanna make a barrio boy. Smart up

[@longsleevethong1457]

How to go from Guatemala City airport to Antigua? Where should I rent from? Any tips?

[@bondedteam626]

@@longsleevethong1457 Take an uber, is cheap, safe, and comfortable.

[@mastersr1956]

i have been there many times since i moved here 9 months ago but i only drove through it once by myself. I do not mind driving anywhere else in the country but i hate the thoughts of dving in guagemala city

[@gigitoronto29]

Hey! Where did you rent your car? We are going in December for 10 days. Thanks.

[@FlavioZona5]

am not gonna lie, GuateCity traffic is tough but is tougher if you're a visitor, buit it can also be fun

[@longsleevethong1457]

Is it that bad?? I drove through Costa Rica and it wasn’t that bad. You get in some traffic but it is what it is. Is Guatemala that bad? Any car rental tips? I’ll be there for y days.

[@longsleevethong1457]

Where should I rent a car from? Should I get a 4wd?

[@BostonsVeryOwn.]

question am i allowed to use my massachusetts license? i’m planning on staying for like 14 days, was wondering if i need any type of documents for the rental and etc.

[@BostonsVeryOwn.]

@@longsleevethong1457 i’ve never went my brother, things got complicated at home. i’m assuming if u cool in costa rica it should be the same in Guatemala

[@longsleevethong1457]

@@BostonsVeryOwn. thanks

[@JoseCastillo-hk6cs]

Me gustaria que conocieras ciudad San Cristobal mas a fondo es muy bonita . Tiene lugares interesastes para comer y pasarla bien . Comenta de esta ciudad que esta en los limited de la capital. Estas bastante cerca de San Lucas donde se puede comer variedad de la comida guatemalteca en su bonito mercado.

[@diegoarmando6251]

Sin miedo al exito bienvenido a Guatemala

[@aLaMil]

Gracias amigo

[@angelicagarciasaavedra9515]

I have used both Waze and Google maps but find the verbal instructions Waze gives are very confusing. I did better with google maps though I was just giving the indications, not driving. Waze is suppose to tell you ahead of time when there is a speed bump. I have driven briefly but can see how you would be anxious, especially if it's the first time in the city and driving.

[@fitoparedes232]

Big like this gringo is more crazy ever

[@davidbeltran5958]

Soy nuevo en tu canal saludos desde tallahasse Florida EU nice video

[@BlessedLife291]

Oh no not sure if I should rent a car when I arrive there In 2 weeks

[@longsleevethong1457]

How’d it go? Did you get a car?

[@BlessedLife291]

@@longsleevethong1457 No, the hotel we stayed at providing a shuttle for us. However, I really wouldn’t recommend renting a car driving there is crazy.

[@richardhayward2800]

I know your pain I live in ciudad Guatemala for 6 months and I had a pickup and motorcycle, driving was interesting to say the least

[@christianpalma6753]

Good videos looks like a big city

[@thewarriorofdubstep]

*For years, we've tried to get our States Government to better engenier our road infrastructure..... they inky make more crappy streets....* 😂 *F*ck it*

[@aLaMil]

Hahaha I’m also just not used to driving here 😂

[@fitoparedes232]

You very cute welcome to the Eternity Spring Guatemala 🇬🇹

[@hilmarpineda9874]

Anwser, its no easy to drive in Guatemala City for me as a resident. Specially in that zone in where almost all the streets has that disign with “two tracks”. Its horrible when you arr looking for ona direction and you end up on the wrong side LOL.

[@longsleevethong1457]

What is the best way from the airport to Antigua? Where should I rent a car from? Should I get a 4wd?

[@user-og6yi8lo7j]

Hey that's cool...I stay in the same place (Mixco) in February

[@internetgabriela5466]

Be careful man is not ease drive inthe city

[@missaixquier5687]

❤

[@edscma1]

Where did you rent a car from? I'm hearing bad stories about high charges.

[@aLaMil]

I believe it was Enterprise or one of the big companies like Budget. There’s an insurance fee (I think it’s called third party liability) that I believe is mandatory in Guatemala, but the websites don’t tell you that. So they quote you a lower price than what you’ll actually have to pay with the added cost of the insurance

[@rudolphparedes9856]

It’s real easy… all you have to do, is memorize the traffic patterns and how to get home from where you are…!! Simple… !!!!!!

[@rudolphparedes9856]

Driving in Guate city, no different than driving in any city in Thailand. Common sense prevails.

[@roxysandoval4964]

Era más fácil pedir un Uber 😅 😵‍💫Me estrese tanto sólo con verte

[@Silvia89T60]

I was out there for a month 1/2 and yes it’s a sh*t show especially on Fridays lol

[@longsleevethong1457]

Where should I rent a car from? Going from Guatemala City to Antigua. Any tips?

[@ccwmd]

Brave guy!

[@ingridb.1209]

Detesto el trafico de la ciudad y ni siquiera se manejar jaja

[@fitoparedes232]

The .more crazy gringo he have nuts driving there

[@user-og6yi8lo7j]

That's crazy I stay at the same Airbnb in mixco

[@aLaMil]

What a coincidence haha

[@ingridb.1209]

Why gringos are always chewing gum?