Expat Guide to Living in Guatemala City

More Culture Shock Reports for Guatemala City

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Guatemala City handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Guatemala City:

Culture Shock in Guatemala City, Guatemala

Culture Shock in Guatemala City, Guatemala Culture Shock in Guatemala City, Guatemala

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Guatemala City - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Guatemala City by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Guatemala City? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Guatemala City? Help others moving to Guatemala City by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Guatemala City with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Guatemala City, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Guatemala City. If you are already living in Guatemala City, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Guatemala City by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby in Guatemala City Reports

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Guatemala City? Below are some of the reports from expats in Guatemala City:

Having a Baby in Guatemala City, Guatemala

Having a Baby in Guatemala City, Guatemala

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Working in Guatemala City Reports

What's it like to find a job in Guatemala City? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Guatemala City? Below are some of the reports from expats in Guatemala City:

Working in Guatemala City, Guatemala

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