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Expat Guide to Living in Panajachel

Whether you're already living in Panajachel or preparing to move to Panajachel, our Expat Guide to Living in Guatemala offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Panajachel. For answers to specific questions, visit our Guatemala Forum to talk with expats in Panajachel.

Moving to Panajachel, Guatemala

A French expat who went to Panajachel, Guatemala on vacation loved the climate and locals so much he ended up staying. He advises other newcomers to rent first, pack lightly, use a lawyer and translator when signing contracts and leave your prejudices behind.

Living in Panajachel, Guatemala

If you're moving to Panajachel, be prepared to live a different life style. Life is affordable, help is affordable. Slower pace.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Panajachel handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Panajachel by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

Submit a Culture Shock Report

More Living in Panajachel Reports

What are people's priorities in Panajachel - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Panajachel:

Living in Panajachel, Guatemala

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More Moving to Panajachel Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Panajachel? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Panajachel? Below are some of the responses from expats in Panajachel:

Moving to Panajachel, Guatemala

Submit a Moving Overseas Report

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 Panajachel with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Panajachel, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

Submit an International School Review

Dream vs. Reality Report

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

Submit a Dream vs. Reality Report

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 Panajachel by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby in Panajachel Reports

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

Having a Baby in Panajachel, Guatemala

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Panajachel? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Panajachel? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

Submit a Working Abroad Report

Expatriate Health Insurance

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Guide to Living in Panajachel, Guatemala

Panajachel, Guatemala: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Panajachel

Guatemala Forum
Join our Guatemala forum to meet other people living in Panajachel, Guatemala.

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Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Panajachel.

Healthcare in Guatemala

Expats in Guatemala have a variety of healthcare options available to them. Understanding what is available is a critical part of preparing to move there. Advice about proximity of care and prescription medications in Guatemala is also provided by expats living there.

Moving to Panajachel, Guatemala

Expats offer advice about everything you need to know before moving to Panajachel: what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to find housing and more.

Real Estate in Panajachel

Advice about renting and buying real estate in Panajachel

Expats Talk about Living in Panajachel

Expats talk about what it's like living in Panajachel, Guatemala: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What Newcomers to Panajachel Should Know

Expat Report: Moving to Panajachel

Expat Report: Living in Panajachel

If you're moving to Panajachel, be prepared to live a different life style. Life is affordable, help is affordable. Slower pace.