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.
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.
If you're moving to Panajachel, be prepared to live a different life style. Life is affordable, help is affordable. Slower pace.
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 ReportParents 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 ReviewMost 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 ReportRetiring 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 ReportWhat'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.
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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala
Watch, observe and then copy and eventually you will fit in. As they say in Spanish, "Sigue el corriente" follow the current.
An Expat Discusses Living in Cuidad Vieja, Guatemala
If you are thinking about living in Antigua remember the prices there are ridiculously expensive in everything. Cuidad Vieja is very close to Antigua (10-15 min.) and everything here is very inexpensive.
5 Important Tips about Healthcare for Expats 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 Guatemala: 7 Things to Know Before You Move to Guatemala
Expats that move to Guatemala do so to enjoy a beautiful country where the cost of living can be dramatically different than the rest of the world. However, it's important to understand all of the details of living in Guatemala before moving there.
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