Patrick Vercoutere
@PatrickinGuatemala
Belgian expat in Guatemala
Forum posts
15
Contacts
3
About me
Belgian
Lives in Quetzaltenango
Speaks Dutch , English , Spanish
Registration: 09 June 2012
Activity
Applying for Permanent Residency in Guatemala by amytoledo71
I need to obtain an official police report/record from the Guatemalan authorities. With what agency would I go about requesting this information ? Cordially, Amy Toledo
Antecedentes penales y judiciales > Justice palace (wherever you are in Guatemala there is one) Antecendentes policiacos > PNC (Policia Nacional Civil) Of course you must be registered in Guatemala before you can get this ... (last five years) .. ... Read More
high schools in Guate or Mexico by juleslarosa
Hi all, I might live in Guate or Mexico for a few months, I want my teenage girl to go to school there, she'll be in 10th grade, any suggestions for good schools to look into? We live in New York City. Thanks, I'm new to this group. Jules
I am living and working in Quetzaltenango ... a few good schools here .. such as The INTERAMERICAN school ( US system) IGA (where my children go) COLEGIO DEL VALLE The last two are partly in english , and are more " local " schools , at least my ... Read More
Just how dangerous is Guate nowadays? by BasiaAlm
I have to go to Belize for 6 months to a year and during summer I would like to visit Guate, especially highlands, as it is cooler. Found a lovely house on Lake Atitlan to rent for 2-3 months, but how about getting there? I heard the maras target ...
Strange DQ ... strange .... why would you do that ? Read More
Just how dangerous is Guate nowadays? by BasiaAlm
I have to go to Belize for 6 months to a year and during summer I would like to visit Guate, especially highlands, as it is cooler. Found a lovely house on Lake Atitlan to rent for 2-3 months, but how about getting there? I heard the maras target ...
Steve, i am living 27 years here now and never lost ANYTHING in a hurricane etc... Feel welcome to ask for more Patrick Read More
Visiting Guate by rpkittle
My wife and I are coming to Guatemala on April 6 for a look with the idea of retiring there. If there is someone who could show us around that would be great. It is a car rental or paying someone to drive us around. We want to look at Antigua and ...
Pretty sure i can help you out ... living and working since 1994 in Quetzaltenango , Guatemala originally from Belgium . I own a tour operator so my job is exactly ... giving people insights about the country , of course my drivers/guides are ... Read More
Just how dangerous is Guate nowadays? by BasiaAlm
I have to go to Belize for 6 months to a year and during summer I would like to visit Guate, especially highlands, as it is cooler. Found a lovely house on Lake Atitlan to rent for 2-3 months, but how about getting there? I heard the maras target ...
Just write me ... living and working here already a long time so knowing when/how and where .... feel welcome to ask !! I am living in the Western part , in Quetzaltenango and lots of knowledge about totonicapan, huehuetenango, san marcoas , ... Read More
Driving license in Guatemala by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Guatemala? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Guatemala? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for ...
After having a permanent residency is very easy .. cost about 60 USD ... if you think to live here forever (like myself, already with a grandchild) then you should do so .. if not , just use your international driver license and passport Read More
Guatemala, Here I Come! by Powerlord
Hello everyone! Finally reaching Guatemala all the way from Madagascar.....a lost Mongol traveler:-) I would be there early next week and look forward to meeting interesting people and making genuine friends. All of you have a thrilling ...
Welcome in Quetzaltenango also know as XELA ! Read More
Healthcare in Guatemala by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Guatemala ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Guatemala? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
See medicaltourismxela.com , a group of doctors and tour operators (i am running a local tour operator) specialized in health care ... working very hard on making Guatemala , and specially QUETZALTENANGO the mecca of medical tourism in Central ... Read More
Lifestyle, cost of living and social life by julylee
Hi Ya'll, considering Guatemala as next step of life adventure. Would love to get real information regarding ex pat lifestyle there, costs of living and community & social life. Have no desire to buy any real estate, would like to explore country ...
I am living already 19 years in QUETZALTENANGO ... a city (in fact the second biggest city in Guatemala) where you can find everything without feeling in a real tourist place ! Healthcare is amazing , because the city holds most of the clinics , ... Read More
Just how dangerous is Guate nowadays? by BasiaAlm
I have to go to Belize for 6 months to a year and during summer I would like to visit Guate, especially highlands, as it is cooler. Found a lovely house on Lake Atitlan to rent for 2-3 months, but how about getting there? I heard the maras target ...
Honestly , after living here 17 years and working in the tourism industry with thousands of customers coming from all over the world .. it all depends of HOW you travel (yes, chickenbuses are goiing fast and at night dangerous) , WHEN (as said .. ... Read More