What are emergency services like in Guatemala?
When we asked members about emergency services in Guatemala, they wrote...
"Emergency services in Guatemala are available, but they are limited in terms of resources and personnel. To call for an ambulance, you can dial the emergency number 112, which is the same number used for police and fire services. It is important to note that the response time for emergency services in Guatemala can be slow, so it is best to call for help as soon as possible," remarked another expat who made the move to Guatemala.
"My closest hospital is 20 minutes drive but it is a public one and wouldn't go there unless to get stabilize before heading to Guatemala City a 2 1/2 drive.. to a private hospital .. Excellent care," explained one expat living in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
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What are emergency services like in Guatemala?
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
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