renting a car in guatemala

Nah, that's an exaggeration or someone may have been getting you worked up. Sure, some go too fast... but the majority drive just fine. 1000's upon 1000's of routes traveled every day... these people know what they're doing.

OTOH you could find plenty of stories of unhinged shuttle drivers going way over the speed limit to meet the company's deadlines... take your pick. Mine happened with one of the more reputable companies.

Caminoetas are fine, but for anyone who is truly (irrationally) terrified of travel in Guate, the only option is a private driver.

Nah, that's an exaggeration or someone may have been getting you worked up. Sure, some go too fast... but the majority drive just fine. 1000's upon 1000's of routes traveled every day... these people know what they're doing.

This is true
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> OTOH you could find plenty of stories of unhinged shuttle drivers going way over the speed limit to meet the company's deadlines... take your pick. Mine happened with one of the more reputable companies.

The same goes for shuttle drivers anywhere in the world!
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> Caminoetas are fine, but for anyone who is truly (irrationally) terrified of travel in Guate, the only option is a private driver.

But never been on one?

Thank you all for ur answers!! I think that after a bit of research of prices to rent a car i might probably lean towards public transport option, definetely cheaper and it seems to be easy to take from any place, so apparently we won't miss interesting things in the middle of the itinerary. Thank u very much for helping me to see this clearer :)

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