Contemplating how to get all your belongings to Guatemala? The answer might be driving them there. No, it is not the easiest, nor the safest thing to do, but it could work for you. Especially if you speak Spanish and live a little bit closer than say… Maine.
To get a car packed full of stuff into Mexico, you’ll want to take a trip to Transmigrantes Mireya, a company who arranges all the paperwork for 
bringing a car, loaded down with personal belongings into Mexico. This is a crazy experience in itself, as you can read from the personal travels shared by our fellow blogger at this link. You actually have to give away your title and have it taken to the Guatemala border so that you are unable to sell your vehicle while in Mexico!
Be prepared to have your vehicle searched before you leave the US and again after you have crossed the bridge into Mexico.
If you are thinking about driving through, then definitely make sure you read this candid blog about the trials of driving through Mexico to Guatemala. Benjamin, the author, takes you through his trip day by day as he makes his way from Texas to his new home in Guatemala.
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Thanks for the post, Guatemala Gringo. The trip was great, with its inconveniences, of course. Be glad to answer any questions that might arise.
hi everybody! I was in Mexico recently and had the opportunity to go to Puebla, is a place I recommend to visit because it is quiet, cute and has maaaany things to know. The Zócalo may be a good starting point, there are many crafts to see… you’ll get crazy about it! The food is generally spicy, but there are plenty of cafes where you can get less spicy food. I stayed at the Marriott and it was soooo nice because the rooms are very comfortable, specially nice after walking so much! Here is some links that helped me to learn more before my travel:
http://www.recorri2.com/portal/?Itemid=26&id=245&option=com_content&task=view
http://www.realhotelsandresorts.com/rhr/info/es/PueblaMarriott.aspx
I’m currently living in Guatemala and plan to be here for the next two years. I would like to fly back to Texas and ride my motorcycle from Brownsville to Guatemala City. I need to know how far it is, which route is the safest and fastest and where to stop along the way for food and hotels.
Any help would be appreciated.
We live in Panajachel Guatemala and have made the trip from Brownsville to Mesilla about 22 times.It is safe and we know where we are staying and eating along the way. We drive the coast til Veracruz. Then go thru Chiapas. It takes us 3 full days and 2 nights. Of course the longest is in Guatemala.