Traveler57
American expat in Guatemala
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About me
American
Lives in Antigua
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 08 May 2012
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high schools in Guate or Mexico by juleslarosa
Hi all, I might live in Guate or Mexico for a few months, I want my teenage girl to go to school there, she'll be in 10th grade, any suggestions for good schools to look into? We live in New York City. Thanks, I'm new to this group. Jules
Hey Patrick you have a lot of grey hair since Ive seen you last!! Read More
GUNS IN GUATEMALA by TheDQ
What is the status on guns here? Banned or can have a concealed carry permit or what?
You must have residency and over 25y/o and then have a lawyer or Transmitador handle the paper work. Once approved (w/Gun License) buy your gun(s)and bring them to DECOM for inspection and registration. After that it's once a year no big hassle. Read More
high schools in Guate or Mexico by juleslarosa
Hi all, I might live in Guate or Mexico for a few months, I want my teenage girl to go to school there, she'll be in 10th grade, any suggestions for good schools to look into? We live in New York City. Thanks, I'm new to this group. Jules
My son is 15 Everything you need to know is here about Boston: http://www.colegiobostonguatemala.com/en/content/admission-exams Read More
high schools in Guate or Mexico by juleslarosa
Hi all, I might live in Guate or Mexico for a few months, I want my teenage girl to go to school there, she'll be in 10th grade, any suggestions for good schools to look into? We live in New York City. Thanks, I'm new to this group. Jules
The high schools here in Guatemala are very good in fact Im from NYC also and always preferred my kid to study here. My son goes to Colegio Boston in Cuidad Vieja. Class 1 education. Finding a good school is not hard, Xela, Guatemala City, Antigua ... Read More
Shipping HH goods to Guatemala by jrhouser39
We are planning a move to Guatemala and I am interested in any information available from people who have actually experienced shipping household goods to Guatemala. What I am hearing is that it makes more sense to just buy new in Guatemala. I guess ...
In my experience dealing with Guatemalan customs is the problem. They severely corrupt and doesn't really matter if your paperwork is correct or not. In the past I had 2-4 containers shipped here per month (Business) and had them literally rip the ... Read More
Driving license in Guatemala by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Guatemala? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Guatemala? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for ...
You can only get a Guatemalan DL if you have residency. Living 草榴社区 style on requires you get your passport stamped every 90 days or get residency which IMO serves no purpose or benifit. Read More
Advice? by 1977tiptop
I just signed up for this site and would love some of advice... My wife and I are thinking of getting out of the Rat Race and slowing things down. We would love some input on places for us to look to move to. We originally were looking at Costa Rica ...
Personally I prefer to drive to the beach but not to live there. As far as family activities - tinyurl.com/77pfcb9. This is a really nice place to bring the kids, big water park, has everything.You can spend a day or two right there, I brought my ... Read More
Advice? by 1977tiptop
I just signed up for this site and would love some of advice... My wife and I are thinking of getting out of the Rat Race and slowing things down. We would love some input on places for us to look to move to. We originally were looking at Costa Rica ...
Additionally Medicine is pennies on the dollar I buy a big bag of all types of meds, Diabetic,High blood pressure, heart, cholesterol plus insulin and I pay about $60 per month in the states $1000+ Opening a business is painless pay Q800 ($100) for ... Read More
Advice? by 1977tiptop
I just signed up for this site and would love some of advice... My wife and I are thinking of getting out of the Rat Race and slowing things down. We would love some input on places for us to look to move to. We originally were looking at Costa Rica ...
I'll explain what I have done, I did Costa Rica but it's very expensive if you are on a fixed income, I also lived in El Salvador and Honduras but came back to Guatemala to stay. IMO the cost of living is very good and on $2,000 per month you will ... Read More
FATCHA in Guatemala? by Antiguanian
Please tell me if my SA bank account here in Guatemala will be exposed to the US Powerz that be. I heard that FATCHA will be requiring Guatemala to send info on all bank accounts to the US. I also heard that the SA will no longer be anonymous in a ...
Agreed, opening a Guatemalan bank account with a US passport might leave yourself wide open to privacy issues. Read More
FATCHA in Guatemala? by Antiguanian
Please tell me if my SA bank account here in Guatemala will be exposed to the US Powerz that be. I heard that FATCHA will be requiring Guatemala to send info on all bank accounts to the US. I also heard that the SA will no longer be anonymous in a ...
I have been under the impression that this has been the case for at least 2 years now, of course nothing official. You must assume that everything is being reported. Read More
Residence Permit by Powerlord
Hello, I am intending to start a trading company in a couple of months in Guatemala. I will be going on a tourist visa. I need to be there to start and build the business and ensure that it is functioning smoothly and doing well, only then can I ...
You will need to renew your tourist visa every 90 days, I go to Tapachula, Mexico then come back...been doing this for years...no problem and legal. Read More
Residence Permit by Powerlord
Hello, I am intending to start a trading company in a couple of months in Guatemala. I will be going on a tourist visa. I need to be there to start and build the business and ensure that it is functioning smoothly and doing well, only then can I ...
You don't need residency to open a business. If you get a normal "patente de comerico" you will only need a Guatemala name on the business license this is the person who will be legally responsible. I've done this a half a dozen times already no ... Read More
Healthcare in Guatemala by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Guatemala ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Guatemala? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
I'm here to help. Read More
Healthcare in Guatemala by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Guatemala ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Guatemala? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Blood Pressure I take Enalapril, an excellent drug for controlling BP, never had a problem since taking it. And this drug cost a $1.00 for blister of 10 pills. I would not worry much about the medications it's all available here. Read More