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Antigua, Guatemala 🇬🇹
#785 ,

Nomad Score: 66%

Essentials

🏙️ City Antigua is a historic city known for its well-preserved Spanish colonial buildings and vibrant culture.
👥 Population Approximately 40,000
💻 Internet Speed Average 25 Mbps, sometimes higher in coworking spaces.
💸 Currency & Banking 1 USD ≈ 7.80 GTQ; ATMs widely available, major cards accepted.
🚰 Tap Water Not drinkable; bottled water recommended.
🔌 Power 120V, 60Hz; Type A/B sockets.
📶 SIM Card Providers include Tigo and Claro, with data plans starting around GTQ 50.
💳 Banking for Expats Popular banks include Banrural and Banco Industrial; mobile apps available.
🛌 Accommodation Options range from boutique hotels to hostels and rentals via Airbnb.
💳 Cashless Friendly Partially; cash is still commonly preferred for smaller transactions.
🏠 Short Term Rentals Available on Airbnb, prices from GTQ 250 per night.
🛏️ Budget Accommodation Hostel options include Casa Rinconada starting from GTQ 80 per night.
🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists Centro Historico, near main attractions like La Merced Church.
🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads Around Parque Central; various coworking spaces nearby.

Working and Networking

🏢 Best Coworking Space Selina Antigua, offering flexible memberships and community events.
Best Cafe for Work Cafe Sky, known for good coffee and wifi.
💼 Networking Events Monthly meetups organized through local expat groups on Facebook.
🥂 Social Events for Expats Antigua Expat Meetup group, active monthly events.

Transportation

🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App Uber operates in the area; local taxis are also available.
🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental Antigua Bicycles offers rentals; prices around GTQ 100 per day.
🏖️ Best Beach Nearby Monterrico Beach, approximately 2.5 hours drive from Antigua.
✈️ Top Regional Airline TAG Airlines for domestic travel.
✈️ Top International Airline Avianca and American Airlines serve the nearby airport.
🛣️ Highway Access Accessible via CA-9 highway.
🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub Local bus stations provide connections to nearby cities.
🚍 Public Transport Passes Buses are inexpensive, but passes are not commonly used.
✈️ Regional Travel Buses to Guatemala City express services run frequently.

Health and Wellness

🏥 Best Hospital Hospital Hermano Pedro, offering emergency and basic services.
🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers Casa de la Alhambra, hosts regular yoga classes most days.
🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers Balance Gym offers monthly memberships for GTQ 300.
🧺 Laundry Services Lavandería Antigua provides drop-off and pick-up services.

Food and Drink

📱 Best Food Delivery App Rappi operates in Antigua for food and grocery delivery.
🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try Pepian, a traditional spicy meat stew.
🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options Café Condesa offers a good variety of options.
🍫 Best Dessert Spots Choco Museo serves delicious chocolate treats.
🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots Mercado de Antigua, for local produce and meals.
🛒 E-commerce/Online Store Amazon delivers to Guatemala with fees.
🛒 Grocery Delivery Supermercado Paiz offers delivery services.
🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area Calle del Arco hosts a variety of bars for nightlife.
🍻 Local Brewery Cerveza Quezal, offering brewery tours.
🍷 Wine Bars El Mesón de las Flores specializing in local wines.
🍲 Street Food Stalls Calle del Arco has many vendors selling local snacks.
🍕 Popular International Cuisine Restaurante Los Tres Tiempos for pizza and pasta.

Culture and Attractions

🎟️ Must-See Landmarks Santa Catalina Arch, La Merced Church, and Cerro de la Cruz.
🏛️ Museums & Art Venues Casa Santo Domingo offers cultural exhibitions.
🏰 Historical Sites Antigua Guatemala's colonial architecture throughout the city.
🕍 Religious Sites Cathedral of San Jose, a key historical site.
🎉 Annual Events Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations attract many visitors.
🎨 Cultural Districts Convento de las Capuchinas area known for history.
🎭 Theater Venues Teatro de la República features local productions.
🛍️ Local Markets El Mercado Central for authentic artisan goods.
🎼 Music Scene Live music events frequently held in local bars.
🎨 Street Art Visit the streets for vibrant murals around Antigua.
🧑‍🍳 Cooking Classes Casa de la Cultura offers classes in Guatemalan cuisine.
👩‍🎨 Art Galleries Arte Centro Graciela offers local and international art.
🕰️ Historic Buildings La Merced Church and the ruins of the old cathedral.
🏴 Local Heritage Antigua Guatemala is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nature and Outdoor Activities

🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes Pacaya Volcano, popular for hiking and stunning views.
🏞️ National Parks Nearby Tikal National Park is a major natural attraction, though further away.
🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths Trails around the outskirts of Antigua for cycling and walking.
🌄 Scenic Viewpoints Cerro de la Cruz offers panoramic views of the city.
🦉 Birdwatching Locations Birdwatching tours available around local coffee farms.
🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots Designated areas near local campsites for gatherings.

Other Services and Amenities

📦 Parcel Delivery Service DHL and local courier services available.
🛠️ Tech Repair Services Local shops offer phone and laptop repairs at reasonable rates.
🏓 Table Tennis Spots Table Tennis available at some community centers.
🧑‍🏫 Language Classes Many Spanish schools, such as La Casa de los Tres Mundos.
📚 Libraries & Study Spots Casa de la Cultura and local cafes provide good study environments.
🏘️ Community Centers Centro Cultural La Azotea for cultural events.
🕹️ Gaming Lounges Limited; local cafes may have some gaming setups.
🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls No major casinos; small venues for entertainment only.

Business

🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. GTQ 8,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = GTQ 320,000)
🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. GTQ 6,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = GTQ 240,000)
🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. GTQ 7,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = GTQ 450,000)
🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. GTQ 5,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = GTQ 330,000)
🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. GTQ 7,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = GTQ 560,000)
🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. GTQ 5,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = GTQ 400,000)
💼 Corporate Tax 25% for businesses in Guatemala.
💵 Dividend Withholding Tax 10% for dividends paid to foreign entities.
🏦 Tax System Guatemalan residents taxed on worldwide income.
📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket 30% on high-income earners.
🧾 VAT 12% standard VAT applicable.
🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, strictly enforce rules for foreign income.
🏠 Property Tax 2% annually on property value.
🏠 Property Transaction Tax 3% tax applies during property purchase.
💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads No specific tax incentives for nomads; standard rates apply.

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