´What could be the best gift for someone moving to Guatemala ? Long term friend has almost everything?

Question

Long term friend

already have old school pics and video from all his friends

not a big reader, likes sports etc

Answer 1

A Guatemalen.

Answer 2

They have pretty much the same products in Guatemala than they do in the US, however, there are some things that are kind of hard to find.  For example, Orbit gum is not sold there, and certain types of personal care items, like some brands of shampoo and all that.  So I agree that you should make a care package and put things in there that the person really, really loves that may be hard to find in Guatemala.  You can check out the website for the largest supermarket here to see which products they don't sell that your friend loves.

Answer 3

This may sound a little strange but I never go to Guatemala without taking Badmintion Equipment.Most of the people there have never seen or played the game.If your friend is going to a smaller town or village it is all the better.It's a great way to meet not only the kids,but  all the other curious people while at the same time becoming well known in town.

Many of the indigenous people there are painfully shy and  stand-offish and wacking a 'birdie' back and forth with them is fun and a great icebreaker.

The pre-packaged sets are a little bulky but are lightweight and realitively inexpensive. Buy a sleeve of extra shuttlecocks and either rough-up the original packaging on everything or toss it .If it looks new the guys at the border will think is being brought in for re-sale.

Having the space to carry the equipment is never a problem for me because I only take underwear & socks and one change of clothes in addition to what I am wearing. Guatemala gets literaly tons of used clothing from churches and thrift stores in the US and it costs almost nothing. When you are ready to leave wash it and donate it back to place you bought it.

This may not be right for your friend but I thought it was worth sharing....juan23

Answer 4

A nice selection of "personal care" items, like his favorite shampoo, toothpaste, deordorant, soap, cologne, hair gel, you get the picture.  Many of these products we take for granted are simply not available there, and neither is the quality.  Call this a CARE package if you will; I know it would be much appreciated.