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Where should I stay in Guatemala long-term? |
Travel Info I am an American Woman and wish to foster my own child. I will be traveling with my toddler and infant. Where should I stay? How much should I figure for housing expenses? I have only ever stayed in Zona Viva in GC but is Antigua better for a family? I would like to stay somewhere that has a small garden or park available for my toddler. I speak minimal Spanish but I am learning. I also would need to be able to take cabs to grocery stores, etc. I am interested in a small apartment with a bed, kitchen and bathroom (with hot water). I appreciate any info people could send on. Travel Tips I would go with Antigua, but I am biased. I lived there for three years (just came back last year) and loved every minute of it (well, almost every minute). Life is pretty easy there, much easier than GC. You can walk around everywhere, and you don't need a car or a driver. If you feel like a taxi, you can take a tuktuk for about Q10 anywhere around. The bodegona is a pretty crappy supermarket, but the public market is great for fresh veggies and household products. The guys at Casa Nova real estate can help you find an apt, as well as Bamboo Group. I would hit the bulletin boards on the park though, they can be a great way to find a little flat to live in. The Parque Central is a great place to take your kids to run around, lots of people there with their toddlers and you will meet some nice people just hanging out there. In Antigua you can get an apartment for under $500/month, easy. If you go a little out of town you can get a place for $200/month, but you will spend money on taxis at the same time. Antigua is much more chill than the city, and much safer as well. Have fun. |
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