Where in Central America should you go this Christmas? Here, as part of our “Reasons to Visit Central America at Christmas” series, we look at Guatemala. How to Avoid Common Real Estate Scams in Guatemala: A Buyer’s Guide

Read the CentralAmerica.com guide to the history of Guatemala, Central America, from prehistory through to the present day.

Aug 2, 2023 · At the top of Central America, Guatemala is one of the most exciting countries in the region. A staple on the backpacker “gringo trail” for years, the attractions of Guatemala are only now opening themselves up to other visitors in a post-pandemic world.

Dec 4, 2024 · So to round things up, the state of recreational marijuana legality in Central America looks like this: Legal: No countries; Illegal: El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama; Decriminalized: Belize, Costa Rica; Note, the above only applies to recreational use as opposed to medical use. Medical use is legal in Costa Rica and Panama.

Jan 6, 2023 · Writer Bertie Ford hikes through the deep jungles of Petén to discover one of Central America’s lesser-known archeological sites – the lost Mayan city of El Mirador, Guatemala. Deep in the jungles of Petén in northern Guatemala , an anomaly rises high above the rainforest canopy.

Apr 22, 2024 · Are you a meat lover in the Land of Eternal Spring? If so, here’s an expat gringo’s guide to meat cuts in Guatemala to help you at the market or in the steakhouse. A friend once said that if North Americans had to buy meat the way they sell it in the Mercado Municipal in Antigua, Guatemala, the number of vegetarians would triple overnight ...

Sep 27, 2024 · The highest ranking country in Central America for fixed broadband speed is Panama, at number 31 in the world. For mobile speeds, Guatemala ranks highest in the region, at 67th in the world.

Oct 28, 2024 · It’s easy to fall victim to Guatemala real estate scams as a foreign investor. Here, former Antigua-based realtor Jake Stamp outlines one of the most common ways and explains how you can avoid this pitfall. This also applies throughout Central America.

Jan 7, 2025 · Learn the legal process, local market insights, and what you need to know about colonial properties in Antigua, Guatemala’s most popular expat hotspot. Guatemala’s real estate market offers foreign buyers attractive options at lower prices than many North American and European markets.

Guatemala is home to Central America’s deepest lake: Lake Atitlán has a depth of 1,115 feet and is surrounded by three volcanoes. It is regarded by many as the most beautiful lake in the world. Guatemalans are generally regarded as a very warm and inviting group of people. However, around 5-10 people are killed every Christmas/New Years in ...