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Guategringo

Guategringo

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American °µÍø½ûÇø in Guatemala

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Lives in Guatemala City

Registration: 05 April 2013

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Guategringo replied to a thread
7 years ago
cumbia911

Early retirement is calling my name... by cumbia911

Hello all, My name is Carolyn I currently reside in Florida and have worked for 28 years in the 911/law/fire/rescue dispatch center. I hope to achieve early retirement and plan to move to Guatemala within a year from now. I am bi-lingual, of ...

Guategringo

I would not bring any large furniture, appliances. They are all available here. I have been here 25 years check out my book on Amazon - Living in Guatemala. If you have any questions email me at *** Read More

Guategringo replied to a thread
7 years ago
luv2travel

Considering retirement in Guatemala by luv2travel

So we FINALLY retired and we can live anywhere. Guatemala looks like an awesome place to learn Spanish, make friends and enjoy life. Any tips on moving, bringing a car, pets, etc. would be appreciated. We love to travel and look forward to our ...

Guategringo

In Guatemala City you can purchase a townhouse from US$100,000 to US$2,000,000 all depends on where and how big.. The city has a few very good and expensive school as does Antigua. Read More

Guategringo replied to a thread
7 years ago
ibkenster

Relocating to Antigua, Guatamala by ibkenster

Hi, I'm relocating to Antigua Guatemala this year. I recently retired last December but have been planning this move for about a year before retiring. My wife and daughter will be arriving there on the 17th of August. After they find a residence ...

Guategringo

https://www.amazon.com/Living-Guatemala-2017-Antigua-Atitlan-ebook/dp/B06WWHCMY1/ref=pd_sim_351_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6MY381MT02VET2WSHTS0 Read More

Guategringo replied to a thread
8 years ago
ladulcecita

Moving soon to the area of Jocotenango / Antigua. Safety questions by ladulcecita

Hi. First post- so much pressure! We are moving (self, husband and children- 1 year, 11, 13, and 16 years old) to Antigua / Jocotenango area. We are bilingual, have some family in Guatemala, and have visited the home that we are renting. It is ...

Guategringo

This will help you.. https://www.amazon.com/Living-Guatemala-2017-Antigua-Atitlan-ebook/dp/B06WWHCMY1/ref=zg_bs_17140_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=08Q10E48BH4AM36R559N Read More

Guategringo replied to a thread
8 years ago
Scott and Betty

Please share your experience about Health Insurance by Scott and Betty

Hi everyone, We're moving to the Antigua area in June 2016. I'm from the US, and my wife is Guatemalan. We're frequent travelers to Guatemala over the last 15 years and have friends and family there. Our kids are grown (we're ...

Guategringo

There are a number of health insurances available in Guatemala. We have a private one offered by Hospital Pilar in the city. Most banks offer health insurance and one company that is widely used in the country is El Roble.... Read More

Guategringo replied to a thread
9 years ago
nicafyl

Thanks for all the fish by nicafyl

It's not my site so I'm gone because of your no links policy. For some sites such a policy makes sense but if the purpose of this site is to help °µÍø½ûÇøs, I can't see how. I have lots of information articles from two sites I shut down ...

Guategringo

I agree. I have been here so long that the gringo way meand nothing. We need to tell everyone how to live like locals. Read More

Guategringo replied to a thread
9 years ago
nicafyl

Thanks for all the fish by nicafyl

It's not my site so I'm gone because of your no links policy. For some sites such a policy makes sense but if the purpose of this site is to help °µÍø½ûÇøs, I can't see how. I have lots of information articles from two sites I shut down ...

Guategringo

I agree 100% Read More

Guategringo replied to a thread
9 years ago
nicafyl

Thanks for all the fish by nicafyl

It's not my site so I'm gone because of your no links policy. For some sites such a policy makes sense but if the purpose of this site is to help °µÍø½ûÇøs, I can't see how. I have lots of information articles from two sites I shut down ...

Guategringo

I agree Nicafyl what is your site? Oops you are not allowed to say on here are you... Read More

Guategringo replied to a thread
9 years ago
tiosam

Health concerns - Regarding Vaccinations by tiosam

Hello to all. My name is Garry and my spouse and I will be moving to Guatemala in Nov., probably to Antigua. I have a question regarding vaccinations. I know they are not required, but many health sites recommend typhus and yellow fever vaccinations ...

Guategringo

I have been here almost 22 years and have never had a vaccination. Did not have them before I can and none since. I know some people have them before they come as the websites suggest it. Generally they are less expensive here but for yellow fever ... Read More

Guategringo replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Guatemala by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Guatemala ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Guatemala? Thanks in advance for sharing ...

Guategringo

I have lived in Guatemala for the past 22 years. In that time I have had an emergency appendectomy, hernia surgery and kidney stone surgery. All three were at Centro Medico in zone 10. Professional staff, excellent equipment, super knowledgeable ... Read More

Guategringo replied to a thread
11 years ago
luv2travel

Considering retirement in Guatemala by luv2travel

So we FINALLY retired and we can live anywhere. Guatemala looks like an awesome place to learn Spanish, make friends and enjoy life. Any tips on moving, bringing a car, pets, etc. would be appreciated. We love to travel and look forward to our ...

Guategringo

Guatemala has been my home since 1992. I love the country, its people, their customs, culture, traditions and food. Like any other place it has its downside. Crime is high in Guatemala City, but mainly involving drugs and gangs. Antigua is great for ... Read More

Guategringo replied to a thread
11 years ago
amytoledo71

Applying for Permanent Residency in Guatemala by amytoledo71

I need to obtain an official police report/record from the Guatemalan authorities. With what agency would I go about requesting this information ? Cordially, Amy Toledo

Guategringo

You need to go to a police station and ask which one of the stations in the city you need to go to receive your "antecedentes penales." Read More

Guategringo replied to a thread
11 years ago
rpkittle

Moving soon by rpkittle

We just completed our one week trip to Guatemala. We stayed in Antigua and liked it so much that we are moving there. My wife and I want good health care and the USA will soon be not the place find it if you are on Medicare. We saw how beautiful ...

Guategringo

Check these sites www.revuemag.com, http://www.novantigua.com/es/inicio http://antiguarealty.net/ http://www.realestateinantigua.net/antigua/home.html However your best bet is to find an inexpensive hotel to stay at for a week or so and walk the ... Read More

Guategringo replied to a thread
11 years ago
tigerfan

Best places for °µÍø½ûÇø to relocate in Guate by tigerfan

We are highly considering relocation to Guatemala and would appreciate any opinions as to the top 3-4 locations to live in Guate. We like the coast since we grew up close to the South Carolina coastal area but we are open to any area. Antigua seems ...

Guategringo

Tigerfan, Well I have two sons 14 and 11. Both are enrolled in private schools since public schools are atrocious to say the least. My boys attend a school in Guatemala City that is bilingual, but next year starting in Janaury (school year here is ... Read More

Guategringo replied to a thread
12 years ago
juleslarosa

high schools in Guate or Mexico by juleslarosa

Hi all, I might live in Guate or Mexico for a few months, I want my teenage girl to go to school there, she'll be in 10th grade, any suggestions for good schools to look into? We live in New York City. Thanks, I'm new to this group. Jules

Guategringo

Yes Colegio Boston is bilingual. The exams usually consist of math, Spanish and English. if that answers your question. Where will you be living? Have you been here before? I have lived here for over 20 years and love it. Used to spend my summers in ... Read More