After a whirlwind 72 hours last week that saw me leave home with my prized Jeep and return empty-handed, I figured the story deserved its own kind of post. So… welcome to my Belize-trip running diary! I thought driving from Antigua Guatemala to Belize would be somewhat easy, but turns out the biggest problem wouldContinue reading “Driving from Antigua Guatemala to Belize, Part 1”
Category Archives: Living in Antigua
Antigua Guatemala Real Estate: What Your Budget Will Get You
What can $500 get you in the Antigua Guatemala real estate rental market? A lot turns out. Yesterday, I showed you the types of communities you can expect to move into for $500, and for $125. Today I’ll show you what you can get for your money here. If you’re interested in the finer points ofContinue reading “Antigua Guatemala Real Estate: What Your Budget Will Get You”
Antigua Guatemala Real Estate, Expat vs Local
What’s the real estate market for rentals in Antigua Guatemala like? Depends on who you ask. As a popular expat destination and a real estate market worth investing in, Antigua Guatemala has a dual personality when it comes to rentals. Lots of properties here sit empty, often because owners are unwilling to rent to locals,Continue reading “Antigua Guatemala Real Estate, Expat vs Local”
7 Reasons Why Antigua Guatemala Is Expat Heaven
When I first arrived in Guatemala about a year ago, I had a small idea of what to expect. It’s quite a leap to move from a mostly wealthy suburb in the US to the seemingly chaotic pace of a Central American country, where I was constantly told there would be danger lurking around everyContinue reading “7 Reasons Why Antigua Guatemala Is Expat Heaven”
Guatemalan Christmas And New Years Traditions: Posadas
On my earlier post about holiday festivities in Guatemala, I had grumbled about how Americanized the whole thing was turning out to be. I’m glad to report that the first experience was the exception to the rule. In the US, Christmas means mostly one thing: holiday shopping. Pursuing the best deals and completing arm-length shopping lists isContinue reading “Guatemalan Christmas And New Years Traditions: Posadas”