Mark
@guateliving
American expat in Guatemala
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About me
American
Lives in Antigua
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 03 April 2009
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Lake Atitlan - Where to stay? by J@y
My husband, sister-in-law and I are take a short trip to Guatemala. I would like to visit lake Atitlan. Any suggestions on where to stay. We will only be there for 2 days. We are on a budget and looking for something clean, safe and affordable. Also ...
You should stay in Pana for the two nights and use the boats to get around the lake, it's 20-40 minutes to any of the villages. This way you can stay where there are safe, reliable hotels, ATMs, restaurants and infrastructure and see the villages ... Read More
Living in Gua. and Getting Citizenship - HOW? by JamesB
Hello: If I move to Antigua and decide to stay for three or four years to study Spanish I would also like to leave the country with a dual citizenship and have a Guatemalan passport. Can anyone tell me who to hook up with during my first several ...
...I'm told citizenship can be acquired for $50,000 if you know the right people.I know where you can get it for $15,000 and you do not have to live in Guatemala, but since I would like to go to Antigua to learn Spanish I would prefer going the ... Read More
Moving from Costa Rica by grich1
Hello to all, My husband and I have been living in Costa Rica for the last 3 years and are ready to make our move to the Antigua area. (Our current location should give you the idea why):) I have been searching for what seems like forever to find ...
Glory, importing a car involves paying 26% tax on the fair market value of the vehicle (as determined by the customs). The fair market value is likely to be higher than the value you would assign to it, unless you can get a Guatemalan notary to ... Read More
Receiving mail (post) safely in Guatemala? by JamesB
I am asking this for a friend of mine from the states: If someone moves from the U.S. to Guatemala and they want to receive mail safely and securely, is there a courier service from the states that sends the accumulated mail via FEDEX once per ...
If you want to receive your stuff via Fedex and DHL you don't need a service for that, just have it sent for you. If you want to get a mailbox in Florida and have all your mail forwarded to a PO Box here in Antigua, there are several services that ... Read More
Living in Gua. and Getting Citizenship - HOW? by JamesB
Hello: If I move to Antigua and decide to stay for three or four years to study Spanish I would also like to leave the country with a dual citizenship and have a Guatemalan passport. Can anyone tell me who to hook up with during my first several ...
James, the 'legal' process to dual citizenship is long, nearly impossible and expensive. This would include application for temporary residence, application for permanent residence two years later, and then application for citizenship a few years ... Read More
Hoping to be moving to Antiqua by smpattison
Hi, My husband and I are living in Belize at the moment. I am finishing my masters in ancient maya culture and archaeology and my husband is a photographer, trying to get going with it, he is very good. We have lived here for 14 months and love ...
What can we realistically expect to pay for rent, we have to have a house because we have four dogs, two big ones, two little ones.The dogs will present a challenge, if you want them to have any room. There are very few houses here with yards, they ... Read More
Where is the "I'm not sure" button? by lauravalenz
I know this is a forum for people who want to live in Guatemala or currently living in Guatemala, but am I included as a person who will probably have to live there? My husband is an illegal immigrant in the U.S., we are trying to do the right ...
If your husband is perfectly bilingual and has a friendly disposition, he'll have a great opportunity to work in tourism, operate a business or get into some sort of import/export commerce. The Guatemalans I've gotten to know who've gone north for ... Read More
Where is the "I'm not sure" button? by lauravalenz
I know this is a forum for people who want to live in Guatemala or currently living in Guatemala, but am I included as a person who will probably have to live there? My husband is an illegal immigrant in the U.S., we are trying to do the right ...
I know this is a forum for people who want to live in Guatemala or currently living in Guatemala, but am I included as a person who will probably have to live there? My husband is an illegal immigrant in the U.S., we are trying to do the right ... Read More
Retirement exempt from taxes or duty when moving my things here? by Barrymac
I have actually move to Guatemala in December. I retired in the summer of 2008 and I still own my house in Virginia with all of my things still there. I purchased a house just outside of Guatemala City and I am in the process of getting my permanent ...
The original question was more than a year ago, too bad he hasn't reported back. I work with a tramite to handle my import stuff, so I avoid the red tape. I believe it is correct that pensionados get a certain amount of household goods they can ... Read More
How to make friends in Guatemala by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Guatemala :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Guatemala?? Thanks ...
I'd like to hear how you all are doing after nine months in La Capital. Read More
Medical Insurance: What do most people use? by Hank-Stewart-5725
What type of medical insurance to most º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s use in Guatemala? Which companies are recommended? Does Guatemala offer a National (or Social) Insurance program that accepts º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s? Thanks
There is socialist medicine here, I have heard varying reports on the quality of care. Most expat types pay for services out of pocket. Most care is inexpensive enough not to warrant a low deductible policy. I recommend a high deductible plan in ... Read More
Gay º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s by jjchalco
Will be in Guatemala this December. Would love to meet and hang out with expats from Europe or North America. Also Gay Guatemalans. Be open minded, nice, sane and liberal. Thank You. Email me for more info. I speak ESP and ENG fluently. Free ...
There are a few gay expats here, they're pretty discreet though, perhaps like in Omaha. Local gays area little more flamboyant. I'll be happy to buy you a beer and show you around Antigua if you can handle good-natured gay jokes. Read More
Cost of living in the Guatemala by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in the Guatemala. Don't forget to mention where in the Guatemala you are living. How much does it cost to live in the Guatemala? > accommodation prices > public ...
> accommodation prices I spend $1000 a month for my large house with two terraces, two salons, large kitchen, 4 bedrooms. You can get an apartment for as little as $250 around Antigua. > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...) Chicken ... Read More