Experience in Guatemala, Guatemala by JUAN

What is it like to live in Guatemala? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

I would really recomend living in Guatemala, it is a very beautiful place, with lots of places to travel and have fun. We have lots of outdoor activities.

What is the student lifestyle like in Guatemala?

The student lifestyle in Guatemala is very good, lots of places to go, places very near abd different. We have beaches, volcanoes, rivers etc.

How much does it cost to live in Guatemala?

Depends on where you are studying and where you want to live, but you can live very well with oround $1500 including where to live.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Guatemala? Is there any advice you can give?

It is not that hard, you can find full houses for around $400 a month, just be cautious on where are you going to live.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

We have all kinds of foods, fast foods as well as non fast food restaurants. My favorite dish is frijoles negros or black beans.

What places would you recommend visiting in Guatemala?

I would recommend visiting Antigua Guatemala, Panajachel, Rio dulce

Is it good to eat out in Guatemala? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes we have great food, my favorite spots might be, Hacienda Real, that place is for eating steaks, in Antigua you could go to Posada de Don Rodrigo, that is typical food of Guatemala

Is the nightlife good in Guatemala? Where is good to go?

Guatemalan nightlife is lots of fun! There are lots of places to go, right now we have new clubs with different types of music and

What advice would you give future students heading to Guatemala?

Guatemala is a very beautiful place, a very big city, with all the pros and cons of a big city.