Why I like living in Central America (Guatemala)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
  • Why and how I decided to pick a residency in Central America (Guatemala)
    I list the reasons I decided on living here in Guatemala, Central America.

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  • @emilsantiz3816
    @emilsantiz3816 2 года назад +17

    Thanks a lot for your honesty and clarity of your comments. Those things are important to me because I am a retiree and want to live in a place that is affordable, friendly, with good Hispanic food and easy travel to the USA. Keep on with your videos!!!!!

    • @juanalvaro4847
      @juanalvaro4847 2 года назад

      'Hispanic' eh? Funny, there isn't a lot of Spanish food in Guatemala.... I've seen more indigenous...

  • @graciecanil8482
    @graciecanil8482 3 года назад +16

    We're happy to have you in Guatemala.

  • @synergy2222
    @synergy2222 Год назад +3

    Guatemala was my favorite country when I backpacked in Central America for 4 months. Xela was also one of my favorite towns.

  • @chapinusmaximus4582
    @chapinusmaximus4582 2 года назад +18

    We are glad you chose and live in Guatemala. You are always welcome here. As you may have noticed Guatemala is not dangerous, I heard there are groups of people from out of the country organizations that want to place Guatemala in a bad due its recent popularity and keep trying; but, anyway we welcome you and anyone who wants to experience Mayan life in Guatemala. Welcome and God bless.

  • @tommyg.9069
    @tommyg.9069 Год назад +4

    This guy is on the run.

  • @deipalasiempregtev1595
    @deipalasiempregtev1595 3 года назад +8

    Gracias por ablar bien de Guatemala saludos es un país maravilloso vendesido por Dios Guatemala número 1

  • @mars.52904
    @mars.52904 2 года назад +6

    youre a smart man god bless you

  • @albertoshernandez5251
    @albertoshernandez5251 Год назад +4

    NICE VIDEO AND VERY INFORMATIVE 👍I LOVE THE WAY OF LIVING IN THAT WONDERFUL COUNTRY GUATEMALA 🇺🇸👍🇬🇹

  • @kevinwolters7803
    @kevinwolters7803 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for the info 👍🏻 , very helpful 😊

  • @therehastobesomethingmoore
    @therehastobesomethingmoore 9 месяцев назад +2

    Hey Johnny !
    You think you will eventually be back in Guatemala ?
    We move to Xela in January ( from Nicaragua ). We are very excited !
    Why are we moving there ?
    Cool weather- this is a must for us.
    Fairly safe
    Decent hospitals
    Low cost of living
    We here the people are friendly
    Seems to check all our boxes.

  • @lindamon5101
    @lindamon5101 4 месяца назад

    Stay safe❤

  • @naturheilkunde-kanal9814
    @naturheilkunde-kanal9814 3 года назад +8

    Great summary on Guatemala.
    What alti plano region would you choose if you would like to do some sort of homesteading.

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  3 года назад +2

      I would go to all the target areas that interest you but here in Xela is good and the locals are used to dealing with gringos, but I would seriously check out the Coban area Peten might be a little more dangerous.

  • @cloudstrife8596
    @cloudstrife8596 Год назад +2

    Hopefully we get more foreigners to make our country better

  • @FernandoGonzalez-ub9iw
    @FernandoGonzalez-ub9iw 2 года назад +5

    Don't go anywhere else, stay in Guatemla my friend. Cheers!

  • @hugoberlusconi
    @hugoberlusconi 2 года назад +8

    Is so beautiful and rich the United Kingdom of Guatemala established since 1609 and that extends from El Soconusco (today Chiapas) to part of Panama. Guatemala is 12th producer of silver in the world and 20th producer of gold besides having massive reserves of nickel, jade and so many other natural resources too bad for almost a century big foreign multinational corporations have been taking almost everything. The Malvinas belong to Argentina, The Esequibo belongs to Venezuela and Belice belongs to Guatemala. God bless

  • @VictorGarcia-xh8ex
    @VictorGarcia-xh8ex 3 года назад +3

    Great info thanks

  • @luisg.2138
    @luisg.2138 3 года назад +4

    Hope you stay in Guatemala for a long time

  • @quetzalteco5024
    @quetzalteco5024 3 года назад +2

    Welcome to GUATEMALA
    saludos desde XELA

  • @juancarlosalvarado1992
    @juancarlosalvarado1992 3 года назад +2

    Good

  • @zeus014
    @zeus014 Месяц назад

    How might this country work for someone from Canada with their own motorhome? Is it legal to live in an RV in Guatemala? If so, are there designated and affordable RV parks in which to reside?

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  Месяц назад +1

      @@zeus014 i have never heard if any. The place I have heard where people camp in tents, or RVs is Mexico

  • @WISERandHAPPIER
    @WISERandHAPPIER 3 года назад +5

    Privacy is important but you are a small fish. You so frugal you are not a big target.

  • @bananapatch9118
    @bananapatch9118 2 года назад +4

    Besides Antigua and Lake Atitlan, what other cities in Guatemala should we look at for retirement ? We are not fond of hot weather. Thx

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  2 года назад +2

      Huehuetenango is nice.,I'm their now.Xela is nice and much colder than Huehue or Antigua.

    • @bananapatch9118
      @bananapatch9118 2 года назад

      @@jhonnyfromme2109
      We like cold !
      As a gringo, will I stick out like a sore thumb, if we live there ? Thx !

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  2 года назад

      @@bananapatch9118 Not in Xela, theres many gringos but not like Antigua or the lake

    • @juanalvaro4847
      @juanalvaro4847 2 года назад

      @@bananapatch9118 there are lots of white guatemalans....

  • @joeoverall1550
    @joeoverall1550 6 месяцев назад

    What do you do for a living

  • @drewd6144
    @drewd6144 3 года назад +2

    I am hearing you on the ability to walk all the way there from the States if you need to.

  • @demesioescobar5394
    @demesioescobar5394 3 года назад +2

    Welcome to Guatemala mi amigo

  • @traderjet
    @traderjet 4 месяца назад

    Why did you leave ?

  • @kbanghart
    @kbanghart 2 года назад +2

    What's the internet connectivity, and power stability like?

  • @reereesmagicalhomestead5453
    @reereesmagicalhomestead5453 3 года назад +2

    Buying land deep in jungle of Guadamala. This week

  • @tweetyuno
    @tweetyuno 3 года назад +3

    There is not such thing like privacy anywhere in the world. I don"t understand what are you hidden why so much mystery.
    Do you pay taxes in Guatemala or in your country?

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  3 года назад +1

      I am not hiding, I dont earn enough to pay tax in either country, For S.As its 5% or less....

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for commenting.

  • @beto260
    @beto260 Год назад +1

    Pero abla en español se que sabes español abla como el tebrolero el sabe muchos idiomas

  • @btacan
    @btacan Год назад +2

    So basically is like you giving tips to go to a country if they have “legal” problems. I thought I was coming to see a video with information but this sounds more like an idea to scape from a country where you have problems.

  • @fernandopar2488
    @fernandopar2488 3 года назад +3

    Moch problem in the Word Stay In Xela, Thanck to God You Have A House lot of people gonaby luking For rent in everywere Njoyet jus dont lose you Documents

  • @simonpeter9617
    @simonpeter9617 3 года назад +1

    Didn't have ur update for a while , hope u r fine , Jhonny, one quick question, what do u think of Honduras, Good destination for plan b ?

  • @ajw_3153
    @ajw_3153 2 года назад +4

    most people are happier when they leave America lmao

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  2 года назад

      Im one of them. Thanks for the comment

    • @ajw_3153
      @ajw_3153 2 года назад +2

      @@jhonnyfromme2109 I'm going to go to Guatemala in February... in your opinion how's the covid situation there and do you see Guatemala facing another lockdown?

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  2 года назад +2

      @@ajw_3153 The situation is ok and more or less back to normal I dont see them locking down again, that was to unpopular and I doubt they could get away with it.

  • @Recon6
    @Recon6 Год назад +1

    Guatemala is expensive and there are killings and robbers in certain Zone areas of Guatemala... don't travel at night especially through the Campos It's not safe. There is more but whoever is from Guatemala wants to hear good things but never bad...Too much traffic everywhere and motorcycles driving between cars ridiculous! Good Luck...

    • @cloudstrife8596
      @cloudstrife8596 Год назад

      Isn't that only in city of Guatemala ? Like in small villages it's better no ?

  • @expat8460
    @expat8460 Год назад

    Is it safe to drive from Texas were I live to Guatemala? Also, can I bring my car from the states and live in Guatemala.

  • @luissalguero2974
    @luissalguero2974 2 года назад +1

    Internet electric European community Caribbean and pacific ocean volcanoes coffee ☕ cheaper than any south and central American. People are the best infrastructure.super cheaper gas prices.the currency quetzal is better than any others countries.we speak English food is the. Climate always 70s °

  • @cartninja6479
    @cartninja6479 2 года назад +1

    What type of work can you find in Guatemala?

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  2 года назад

      Call center stuff, its easier and better pay to work online in a US based call center or as an English teacher, the money is better.

    • @cartninja6479
      @cartninja6479 2 года назад +2

      @@jhonnyfromme2109 oh yeah? I didnt know that... being a teacher would be nice . I speak Spanish English and french since I was raised in Quebec

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  2 года назад

      @@cartninja6479 French comes in handy their.

    • @cartninja6479
      @cartninja6479 2 года назад +1

      @@jhonnyfromme2109 thanks looking forward to move to Guatemala

  • @aimxray9823
    @aimxray9823 3 года назад +1

    How is medical care in Guatemala? Is it efficient and affordable?

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  3 года назад +1

      I like it, I had an MRI last month it was 120USD I think at a private clinic. I like the healthcare and cant complain. I have had stitches too, it was free. I can rember what my glasses cost.

    • @aimxray9823
      @aimxray9823 3 года назад +1

      @@jhonnyfromme2109 Great video and great information. I’m heading to Guatemala in October for a visit. Guatemala is my #1 on my plan B list. The “pandemic” has made things a bit of a challenge. Upside is cheaper plane tickets.

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  3 года назад +1

      @@aimxray9823 Good Luck

  • @jackieallen4866
    @jackieallen4866 2 года назад

    Editing is your friend!

  • @johnconner9400
    @johnconner9400 2 года назад

    How much r happy ending massages there

  • @Finn-gx6ir
    @Finn-gx6ir 2 года назад +1

    how much does a decent house cost in guatemala?

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  2 года назад

      Alot. In Xela a small crappy lot is 50k USD a nice place 200k and up, its cheaper to rent.

    • @Finn-gx6ir
      @Finn-gx6ir 2 года назад

      @@jhonnyfromme2109 damn i heard to rent an apartment over there its 250$ a month, i got some vacation time currently so i can fly over, however my new current passport is mispelled by 1 letter, gotta return it tomorrow and i'll keep you updated if i do fly over

    • @Finn-gx6ir
      @Finn-gx6ir Год назад +1

      @@jhonnyfromme2109 hey i just wen to guatemala this year and it was the best experience of my life. my parents are from there so i already had a place to stay. work wise, is it worth working in guatemala or in the U.S ? i really enjoyed being in guatemala

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  Год назад +1

      @@Finn-gx6ir I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Almost everyone I know works online if they can even the Guatemalans I know. Thanks for the comment.

    • @Finn-gx6ir
      @Finn-gx6ir Год назад

      @@jhonnyfromme2109 oh what kind of work do they do online ? Guatemala was really amazing stay. only reason i came back to the U.S was home sickness but my dad said there's more freedom in guatemala compared to the U.S and i think he has a strong point there.

  • @anonkponek9160
    @anonkponek9160 3 года назад +1

    why do you say central america? if in your language America is not a continent. It would be the south of North America

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  3 года назад +1

      Good question, mainly its because depending on how you were educated you will refer to Central America if you grew up in the States, or if in the U.K. you'll say South America, its just the way I was educated and its become a habit.

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  3 года назад +5

      Not a good answer but all the license place in Central America say Central America

    • @smarro71
      @smarro71 3 года назад

      @@jhonnyfromme2109 good point there lol

    • @tweetyuno
      @tweetyuno 3 года назад +3

      Because Guatemala is part of Central America. What about learn a little bit about geography.

    • @steverawls7871
      @steverawls7871 2 года назад

      Really??

  • @AndrewHedlund100
    @AndrewHedlund100 3 года назад +1

    Dude I think I need to expat to Latin America but my Spanish is shit

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  3 года назад +1

      Mine isn't so great either.

    • @simonpeter9617
      @simonpeter9617 3 года назад

      @@markellinghaus8901 true, life is a game , play it well

  • @mgtowdragonslayor8075
    @mgtowdragonslayor8075 3 года назад

    How can I reach out to you, I’m making arrangements to be down there in December. Do you use signal, email or Skype?

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  3 года назад +1

      jhonny167 at yahoo

    • @urbanart7325
      @urbanart7325 Год назад +1

      @@jhonnyfromme2109 hoping to visit Antigua this coming April with my wife.

    • @jhonnyfromme2109
      @jhonnyfromme2109  Год назад +1

      @@urbanart7325 Enjoy your stay. Its nice here and everything is almost back to normal.

  • @aniceman2109
    @aniceman2109 3 года назад +1

    Good

  • @btacan
    @btacan Год назад

    So basically is like you giving tips to go to a country if they have “legal” problems. I thought I was coming to see a video with information but this sounds more like an idea to scape from a country where you have problems.