A historic building with a clock tower and dome.
dock near water with cone mountain
Night view of Guatemala City from the Tres Tiempos restaurant, …
Night view of Guatemala City from the Tres Tiempos restaurant, …
Young man in park (Parque Centenario?) Guatemala City, 1979
Tikal Mayan ruins Guatemala 2009
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Guatemala

Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Honduras, Pacific Ocean · Spanish

Guatemala

Guatemala delivers North American adventures at 44% of global living costs—spring-like climate year-round, quality life index beating 100, all in GTQ.

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Caribbean Sea, Gulf of H…
30°C media · 3000h sol/año
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GTQ
IDIOMA
Spanish
SEGURIDAD
Moderado
#1 mundial · Índice de seguridad 44/100
COSTE DE VIDA
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Índice de coste 45/100
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Cómo es vivir en Guatemala

Guatemala is a vibrant Central American nation located in the northern part of the continent, bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. Characterized by diverse geography, the country features dramatic landscapes ranging from volcanic hi...


Coste de vida
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Apartamento 1 dormitorio, centro
GTQ5,979Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Cena para dos
GTQ62.50Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Compra mensual
GTQ15.00Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Abono transporte (mes)
GTQ15.00One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Guatemala's healthcare system is a mix of underfunded public services and higher-quality private facilities, with expats typically relying on the latter.
  • Public healthcare, managed by MSPAS and IGSS, faces significant challenges including limited resources, staff shortages, and long waiting times, especially outside urban centers.
  • Expats with formal employment are typically enrolled in the IGSS social security system, but most foreigners opt for private health insurance for better access and quality of care.
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Requisitos de entrada y opciones de visado

Guatemala offers visa-free entry for tourists from over 90 countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and most EU nations, allowing stays of up to 90 days for tourism or short business visits. No advance visa is required, but travelers must present a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry (3 months for some nationalities like EU citizens per certain sources), proof of onward or return travel (e.g., flight ticket),...

Entrada sin visado: 90 days
Visa de nómada digital disponible
Visa de inversión desde 2024
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