Panajachal, 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.
Panajachel
I wish I had brought a LED Flash light, portable water filtering device and portable solar phone charger when I moved to Guatemala. I wish I had left behind extra clothes, luggage and prejudices.
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I would advise someone moving to Panajachel, Guatemala to rent first, read the Facebook expats group, read expats' blogs, pack lightly, use a lawyer for any relation with locals and use a translator to understand what's going on when you sign a contract or deal with locals.
A vacation rental, because I arrived for vacation but then moved to a locally built house not specifically for expats. I would say that's what happens with others expats.
By accident.. renting a place and discovering the area. Arrived without knowing the area, first struck by the climate and then by the locals. I found my house by world of mouth.
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The housing costs in Guatemala are much lower. You can get a 2 bedrooms houses for around $500 per month
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Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Panajachel.
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Help others in Guatemala by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Guatemala.
Expats in Guatemala offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Guatemala.
Expats share their favorite places to live in Guatemala - from Antigua to Lake Atitlan to Xela and more.
Central America is an increasingly popular retirement destination. Retirees love it's proximity to the United States, lower cost of living, beautiful cities, amazing beaches, healthy lifestyle and friendly people.
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Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Panajachel.
Panajachel Index
An index of all of our site's Panajachel information.
Guatemala Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Guatemala on our Guatemala forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Contribute
Help others in Guatemala by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Guatemala.
Expats in Guatemala offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Guatemala.
Expats share their favorite places to live in Guatemala - from Antigua to Lake Atitlan to Xela and more.
Central America is an increasingly popular retirement destination. Retirees love it's proximity to the United States, lower cost of living, beautiful cities, amazing beaches, healthy lifestyle and friendly people.
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