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There are many ways to get around Guatemala.
Hitchhiking
Though hitchhiking in its traditional form is not widely practiced in Guatemala, a local
adaptation exists in remote rural areas where there is limited or nonexistent bus service.
People with pickup trucks will often give you a ride in the back of their trucks. The fee is
usually nominal, if anything at all.
If you're driving a rental car, you may be tempted to pick up hitchhikers as local people
always appreciate a ride. It's a catch-22, however, as hitchikers often don't know how to
exit a vehicle and will sometimes jump from the back of a pickup truck while it's still in
motion. I've heard horror stories of villagers suddenly turning on the driver of the vehicle
(as if it were his or her fault) for the injured person's predicament. It's up to you whether
or not to pick up hitchhikers but at least now you know what to expect.
Boat
In some areas, getting around by boat is the most practical option. This is particularly the
case on the shores of Lake Atitlán, where regular ferry service and small motorboats make
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