It’s already been a little over a year since I made the move from the US to Guatemala. It’s been quite the adventure in some ways, frustrating in other, and a smooth transition in many areas. Overall, I have to say it’s been a great experience! Here are 25 lessons I’ve learned in my firstContinue reading “25 Lessons From My First Year Living in Antigua Guatemala”
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Things to Do in Antigua Guatemala: Holy Week Children Processions
It’s that time of the year again. Antigua’s religious processions are famous the world over, so this is as good a time as any to visit. Of all the processions, my favorite ones are procesiones infantiles or children’s processions. They have all the pageantry and formality of other processions, but children are so much moreContinue reading “Things to Do in Antigua Guatemala: Holy Week Children Processions”
Driving from Antigua Guatemala to Belize, Part 1
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”
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”