Michael
@ricochet53
Canadian looking for information about Guatemala
Forum posts
5
About me
Canadian
Lives in Kelowna, BC
Speaks English
Registration: 22 May 2010
I'd like to housesit or live with a family
Hola Monique-I am in a very safe area, just a few blocks from the Mercado in Antigua. Rent is Q1000 per month, all supplied except groceries. I have wifi, a proper hot water system, (not a widow maker shower), and am well acquainted with a few very ... Read More
I'd like to housesit or live with a family
Hola Rebecca- I am a 69 year old Canadian who has lived in the Antigua area for 2 years now. I am very familiar with the area, have many friends both in the Guatemalteco community and the ex pat community. I host a monthly luncheon where I mix up my ... Read More
Cost of living in Guatemala? by jack.landham
I am a new reader so I don't have a feel for things Guatemalan. I am interested in visiting or maybe even retiring in Guatemala in maybe 4 or 5 years. Can anyone tell me how much it costs to live in Guatemala? Thanks. Jack
I am currently living in Antigua for about 900 a month-including restaurant meals several times a month and the odd cerveza. My largest expense is books as I am a bibliophile-however kindle and any reasonable broadband will deal with that. I love it ... Read More
new here...
Hi Kristy- I am an older Canadian who came to Guatemala a month ago. I am currently living in Antigua and going to Spanish School. If I had language skills in spanish I would be bogeying all over the country. Everyone I have met so far has been ... Read More
Health Insurance?
Is ASISTUR (Asistencia alTurisimo) still up and running? It costs about $1USD per day for the service and provides help with legal and medical issues. Options include life insurance, medical insurance and theft insurance. It can be pourchased at the ... Read More