For a pro-active retirement
Retire in Guatemala, a place not on the radar for people looking for retirement. Guatemala has been slowly moving forward improving their infrastructure, having a stable political system and if you add the naturals caracteristics of Lake Atitlan you might find out that it is a place worth to check... Guatemala is a top destination for 2011 according CNN travel.
Located south to Mexico with Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean on both side but still only 2 hours flight from Miami, 6 hours from New York, 5 hours from Los Angeles. Guatemala the country of the eternal spring boost a several places for retirement as:
Antigua Guatemala is the most look after place of choice for people who like colonial architecture, proximity of Guatemala International Airport La Aurora (48 kms, 40 minutes drive). In Antigua you will find gorgeous colonial houses at prices still affordable. All this excellent in house services, large selection of international restaurants, on going year round cultural calendar, large size expatriated colony and very international.
Rio Dulce is the place for sea lover and jungle afficionados... Located East of Guatemala, Rio Dulce is a river flowing from Baja Verapaz to Livingston the Carribean port of Guatemala. Lake Izabal located on the middle of the rio Dulce is a favorite placer to anchor a sailboat. Easy access to the carribean and well protected from hurricanes.
Lake Atitlan is located in the heart of the highlands. Great access from Guatemala city by a brand new divided highway. It offers great views, great life style. You will be immersed into a thousand years old culture. Great affordable real estate.
Great quality of life.
In Guatemala your cost of living will be a fraction of the cost of what it would be in the United States or Europe. It is why more people are moving here. You can afford a decent retirement with help as gardener, maid, cook at a very monthly low cost. A good network of tourist shuttles will take you all around as the distance are short and if you want more privacy a car with a private driver is very affordable. Utilities are low because in the country of the eternal spring you don't need heating system or air conditioning (unless you live at sea level) which are a big portion of your normal bill.
Food is abundant, fresh, year round and also very inexpensive.
Taxes are also very low. You pay 12% added value tax on products you buy in groceries store but it is included in the price so you don't see it. Property taxes are low comparing to more modern country. You can find gorgeous lake front properties with yearly taxes under a thousand dollar.
And if you are concerning with your health Guatemala Ciudad has first world rate hospital with doctors trained in the US for most of them at a fraction of the cost you will have to pay in your own country. Dental care is also excellent and affordable.
Plus in Guatemala city you can find now big hardware store, groceries store with imported goods, wine....
Check it out it is worth the look and we at Atitlan Solutions will help you to make the move and look after your interest to make a sound and safe investment.
And we are always are your disposition for more information...
Don't hesitate to contact us at atitlanrealestate@gmail.com
