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Instead, we were touring a couple more US cities: Phoenix, San Francisco and Miami! At this point, we didn’t know how our year would look but we just needed to nail down our next location as digital nomads.⁣
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Zagreb isn’t your likely destination when visiti Zagreb isn’t your likely destination when visiting Croatia 🇭🇷

In fact, lots of people never make it up this way. But digital nomads do!

Here’s the reasons we chose Zagreb as our digital nomad hub for the month of July:

💸 AFFORDABLE COST OF LIVING
Zagreb is less crowded during the summer time which means you get more deals on things like accommodation - its much cheaper than Split or Dubrovnik! Here’s some numbers (in USD) to give you a better picture:

🚊 Public transport = $0.80
☕️ Coffee + drinks = $2 - $4
🍽 Eating Out = $9 - $12
🛶 Activities = $5 - $50

👯‍♀️ GROWING DIGITAL NOMAD COMMUNITY
We’re surprised by how strong the community is in Zagreb! We made friends during our first coworking event & found an awesome group of digital nomads to hang out with ever since.

👩🏻‍💻 DECENT CAFE & COWORKING SCENE
We cowork at cafes with our friends at least 2-3 times a week. Coworking is kind of expensive here and imo not worth it because it’s too ‘corporate’ for our liking.

⛺️ GREAT BASE TO EXPLORE CROATIA
Plitvice Lakes is 2.5 hours away & popular coast towns like Pula, Zadar or Rovinj are only 3-4 hours drive away. You get the structure that comes from having a base but you get to travel/explore on the weekends - kinda perfect!

☺️ COMFORTABLE LIFESTYLE
Public transport is a breeze in Zagreb - you can take a bus, tram or walk into the city fairly quick. It's super safe here!

We’ve lived in Zagreb as digital nomads for a couple weeks now and tbh - we didn’t love it at first. But after some time, we can now say we are seriously enjoying our lifestyle here. The community is amazing and we’re so glad we chose Zagreb! It’s just so peaceful and comfortable (which you don’t expect from a capital city)!

Would you consider being a digital nomad in Zagreb?

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Novi Sad, this charming town is the best day trip Novi Sad, this charming town is the best day trip from Belgrade🇷🇸

Looking to escape the city life? It’s easy enough to catch the train, Novi Sad is a small town perfect for chilling, wandering around and drinking coffee at the cute cafes.

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Take the Coco high-speed trains that get you to Novi Sad in only 36 mins. Buy tickets via the app - Srbija voz and it’s only going to cost $3.40 USD for a one-way first class ticket.

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Sit at a cafe and enjoy a cup of coffee - Zenit Books & Loft Downtown.

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Pls try Burek - the best place in Novi Sad is 100% Burek. Kombinat is a popular place to have lunch. But we recommend grabbing food from Maxi and having a picnic at Danube Park!

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Visit the Petrovaradin Fortress at sunset, chill on the ‘beach’ - The Strand, walk around Danube Park & stare at the beautiful Name of Mary Catholic Church.

You can spend a day in Novi Sad or it’s also great for a weekend getaway. Whichever you choose, just don’t miss Novi Sad on your digital nomad travels through Serbia 🇷🇸

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Digital Nomad Guatemala: The Complete Guide (2023 Updated)

Category Guatemala, Digital Nomad Updated on January 8, 2023

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Digital nomad Guatemala…is this the hidden gem you’ve been looking for?

Guatemala has been a top destination for travelers to visit because of its beautiful scenery, rich history and well-preserved colonial architecture.

In recent years, this country has become a great destination for digital nomads, remote workers and online entrepreneurs to work and travel.

There’s a lot to love about being a digital nomad in Guatemala but there are also some downsides. We believe it’s only going to grow in popularity as the digital nomad movement grows and the infrastructure improves.

We spent 4 months living in Guatemala and we created this complete guide about the digital nomad life to help you work online and travel, better.

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Guatemala For Digital Nomads – The Pros and Cons
Digital Nomad Guatemala: Everything You Need To Know
Cost of Living in Guatemala For Digital Nomads
Best Places To Stay For Digital Nomads in Guatemala
Getting Around Guatemala
What’s The Weather in Guatemala Like?
Is The Internet Speed Fast Enough For Digital Nomads?
Is There A Digital Nomad Community in Guatemala?
Is Guatemala Good For Digital Nomads?

Guatemala For Digital Nomads – The Pros and Cons

Volcano views.

Cobblestone streets.

Majestic lakes.

Friendly people.

What’s not to love about being a digital nomad in Guatemala? There’s certainly a lot of pros to living here but every country also has its cons. Here’s a quick glance at what makes (or doesn’t make) being a digital nomad in Guatemala great:

ProsCons
growing digital nomad communityvalue for money just isn't there
endless amount of things to doincrease in the cost of living (it's getting expensive)
calm and relaxed lifestyleinternet connection isn't the best
relatively safe for foreignersregular electricity power cuts
increasing number of coworking and coliving spaces
rich culture and stunning architecture
easy to and from other cities

We see digital nomads beginning to flock to Guatemala because there are so many cool things to do (ie. hike a volcano) but we also see them complain about the value for money. If you’re expecting to get this villa with a pool for less than $700 USD per month like in Bali – don’t.

lake atitlan hikes

It’s certainly not ‘cheap’ to live in Guatemala and if you don’t do careful planning, you could end up spending more than you wanted. The internet is also slowly improving which is great because it shows that they may be looking to support digital nomads in the future!

With that said, we were digital nomads in Guatemala for 4 months and we had a blast! We learned a lot, met some awesome people and did cool things we get to tell our parents about. If you’re thinking about becoming a digital nomad in Guatemala, keep reading.

Digital Nomad Guatemala: Everything You Need To Know

Before you make the move to a new digital nomad destination, there are a couple of things you need to consider right?

You might be wondering, “can I afford to stay here for a month?”. Or maybe you’re thinking “Will the wifi be fast enough for me to get my work done?”.

cathedral antigua guatemala

While travelers flock to Guatemala for its beautiful scenery and the numerous UNESCO heritage sights to marvel at…

…Guatemala has quickly become a hidden gem for digital nomads to work and travel. We always said “why isn’t Guatemala mentioned more?!” and since living there ourselves – we can say it’s truly a rising star that has a lot to offer digital nomads.

Here’s everything you need to know about being a digital nomad Guatemala.

Cost of Living in Guatemala For Digital Nomads

  • How much is an Airbnb for a month in Guatemala?
  • Is my daily coffee going to cost more than usual?
  • What’s a meal at a nice restaurant cost?
  • Is the cost of living in Guatemala cheap or expensive?

These are all valid questions when thinking about becoming a digital nomad in a new country. We always consider the cost of living before making the move!

We lived in Antigua and Lake Atitlan for 2 months each and we simply took an average from both places to get a total cost for Guatemala. Here’s our monthly average cost of living in Guatemala for 2 people as digital nomads:

CATEGORYCOST (USD)
Accommodation$750
Groceries$272
Dining Out$300
Coffee$112
Drinking Water$19
Transport$50
Phone Plan$26
Activities & Entertainment$65
Travel Insurance$84
Gym Membership$50
Coworking (Optional)$190
TOTAL:$1728

It confuses me when people say Guatemala is cheap because it definitely wasn’t cheap to us! But maybe that’s because we were Asia digital nomads before.

I’m going to be honest with you…

Guatemala isn’t expensive but you also won’t get great value for money.

For example, if you want to rent out a modern 1 bedroom apartment in the city center of Antigua – you can expect to pay more like $1,000-$1,300 USD per month. We got an insanely cheap deal on ours (we paid around $520 USD) but we lived in a VERY small studio 20 minutes walking outside of town.

airbnb kitchen antigua guatemala

The groceries, coffee, activities and gym are where you can save some money. You can find ways to save money through these categories because it can be relatively cheap in Guatemala. We found eating out especially in Antigua quickly adds up – possibly because we went to nice restaurants. It definitely wasn’t expensive to eat out but it was around $10-$15 USD per meal with a drink so it can add up if you’re not careful!

Overall, Guatemala is still a very affordable digital nomad destination. If you’re budget-savvy, you won’t have any problems keeping your costs low. I have to say – it was pretty hard for us but it’s not impossible.

Best Places To Stay For Digital Nomads in Guatemala

Guatemala is a pretty big country with lots of stunning towns like:

  • Antigua
  • Lake Atitlan
  • Flores
  • El Paredon

and so much more! How do you even choose where to stay as a digital nomad in Guatemala?!

It’s actually very easy because the infrastructure isn’t quite there yet. As a remote worker or digital nomad, you need to think about the internet connection, places to work from and a community to be a part of. That’s why not just any place will do!

Antigua Guatemala For Digital Nomads

The best place to be a digital nomad in Guatemala is Antigua. We spent 2 months living in Antigua and we would go back in a heartbeat! There were numerous cafes and coworking spaces you could work from with fast, reliable wifi and there’s a fast-growing digital nomad community.

coworking space antigua guatemala

Antigua is also a beautiful city to live in with the cobblestone streets and UNESCO heritage sites around every corner. Being an Antigua digital nomad means you have easy access to good infrastructure, plenty of things to do, a vibrant digital nomad scene and so much more!

Lake Atitlan Guatemala For Digital Nomads

If you want to try a different town out in Guatemala – Lake Atitlan is the next best destination for digital nomads. We were living in Lake Atitlan for 2 months which we realized was way too long. If you want to escape and get away from the hustle – it’s a great place to stay for a month.

mirador san juan la laguna guatemala

However, it only has 1 coworking space at Selina Atitlan and the wifi is average at best (you’ll see below). We also experienced several power outages which aren’t fun but it’s a welcoming small-town vibe that’s unlike any other. Being a Lake Atitlan digital nomad means you’ll have a laid-back lifestyle, and mesmerizing lake and volcano views.

Other than Antigua and Lake Atitlan, we can’t really recommend the other cities in Guatemala. The infrastructure just isn’t there yet – we have heard reception problems and wifi issues. There are also barely any coworking spaces or digital nomad communities out there.

Getting Around Guatemala

The transport options in Guatemala are pretty convenient. You usually have these 5 modes of transport depending on where you’re staying:

1. Shared Van Shuttle

We highly recommend using the shared shuttles if you’re getting to and from different cities. They are easy to book, reliable and one of the cheaper options to get around. Most hostels and tour companies offer shared vans – you can go into places like Tropicana Hostel to find out more. You can also use a tour company as we did – Benjy’s Travel Tours which runs from Antigua to Lake Atitlan and more. You can also get to the Guatemala City Airport with a shared shuttle which makes it easy to get in and out of Guatemala as digital nomads.

van shuttle antigua to lake atitlan
photo via Benjy Travel

We paid 100Q ($13 USD) to get from San Pedro, Lake Atitlan to Antigua which is very affordable. If you want to book with the same tour company like us – their WhatsApp number is +

2. Lanchas (boat taxis)

A lancha is like a public boat you can take. It’s available in Lake Atitlan where it’s much quicker to get to other towns by lancha as opposed to driving around.

matthew riding lanchas lake atitlan

It’s only around 10-25Q per trip on a lancha depending on how far you travel.

3. Tuk-tuks

These are like tricycles that can quickly zip around the town. We frequently rode tuk-tuks in Lake Atitlan to get around our town, San Pedro.

tuk tuks san pedro lake atitlan

We found that you had to bargain more with the drivers than other forms of transport in Guatemala. Our Guatemala friend, Heyner, said the tuk-tuks in Antigua will try and rip you off which is why we always took Uber instead.

4. Uber

Yes – you can take an Uber in Guatemala! It’s super convenient and you won’t need to haggle the prices. You can only order Ubers from Guatemala City and Antigua. It wasn’t available in Lake Atitlan and I’m pretty sure it wasn’t accessible in other towns too.

5. Chicken Buses

The chicken buses are famous Guatemalan! They are basically recycled school buses that have been donated and they are now one of the most popular ways for locals to get around the entire country.

antigua to lake atitlan

The driving can get pretty scary and there aren’t any seatbelts so we wouldn’t recommend it as your main form of transport – but try riding it at least once!

What’s The Weather in Guatemala Like?

The weather in Guatemala is surprisingly good! It felt like it was spring the whole time – you never felt too cold or too hot. If you struggle with humidity, Guatemala would probably be a great place for you to visit!

Guatemala has 2 seasons:

  • Wet Season (June – October)
  • Dry Season (November – May)

The best time to visit Guatemala is from November to May. You’ll get plenty of sunshine hours to do outdoor activities but you’ll pay peak season prices.

cost of living guatemala
flooding in antigua guatemala

 

The worst time to visit Guatemala is from June to October. These months you’ll get better prices but it’s rainy season so it’ll be hard to get out and do things.

If you’re a remote worker or digital nomad looking to stay for a couple of months, we recommend going during the shoulder months of November and May. This way you get better prices before peak season begins and you’ll still get beautiful weather!

Is The Internet Speed Fast Enough For Digital Nomads?

It depends where you are!

If you’re living in Antigua, you will barely have any wifi issues. While it’s still not the fastest we’ve had – it’s not terrible. For example, at our Airbnb, we got speeds of around 20-25 Mbps. It did drop in and out at times which can get pretty annoying especially if you’re on Zoom calls. At the coworking spaces in Antigua, we got steady speeds of 50-120 Mbps which was well worth the membership. The cafes in Antigua Guatemala got good speeds too but if you want the most reliable internet connection, you might want to consider a coworking membership.

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If you’re living in Lake Atitlan, you will probably have wifi issues at least a couple of times. When we worked from home, we got speeds of 15-20 Mbps (which we paid to get upgraded) – it still dropped in and out at times. For coworking spaces, you can try Selina Atitlan which I believe has speeds of 30+ Mbps. As for the cafes in Lake Atitlan to work from, you’ll only get 5-10 Mbps.

Overall, the wifi is slowly improving across the country. You can also hotspot but we didn’t have strong reception a lot of the time. If you need a steady wifi connection – live in Antigua Guatemala as a digital nomad.

Is There A Digital Nomad Community in Guatemala?

Again…it depends where you’re living in Guatemala as a digital nomad.

If you’re in Antigua – you won’t have any trouble making friends because there’s a growing digital nomad community. We couldn’t believe how easy it was to make friends with like-minded people in Antigua. At a coworking space, Impact Hub, we made so many friends – Alondo, Adele, Andrea and Daniel who we still stay in touch with to this day! If you value community as we do, you should live in Antigua Guatemala as a digital nomad!

digital nomad friends guatemala

If you’re in Lake Atitlan – you’re going to struggle to make friends with fellow digital nomads. We spent 2 months and barely met anyone. We made friends with a fellow Aussie, Anthony and did the Indian Nose hike with him! Other than that, we really struggled to find fellow digital nomads – there seems to be a bigger expat community instead.

Here are some Facebook Groups to help you get connected with the digital nomad community in Guatemala:

  • Guatemala Digital Nomads
  • Expats Living in Guatemala
  • Lake Atitlan Guatemala Travel
  • Girlfriends in Antigua

We can see that as Guatemala’s infrastructure gets better that more digital nomads are going to add Guatemala to their list. That’s why we believe that the digital nomad community is only going to grow from here.

Is Guatemala Good For Digital Nomads?

We think Guatemala is the best destination for digital nomads in Central America. It is far more affordable than Costa Rica and much more developed than Honduras or El Salvador.

As we’ve been digital nomads in Guatemala for 4 months, we can say that it’s a rising star with tons of potential to become a digital nomad hotspot – especially the city of Antigua.

While it isn’t as developed as Bali for digital nomads (yet), we think Guatemala is a great country for digital nomads and remote workers to get work done, discover a new culture, eat Guatemalan food, and explore the vast highlands and active volcanoes. We’re sure you’ll enjoy being a digital nomad in Guatemala!

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Comments

  1. Judy schellinger says

    April 29, 2022 at 9:35 pm

    Maybe you should have stayed at Refugio del Volcan in San Pedro, La Laguna on lake Atilan. James and Julia are fantastic 5 star airbnb hosts. James has built 5 beautiful Casitas plus a cozy, romantic tent. Many guests extend their stay. They are just far enough out of town. Tuk tuks are cheap or walk to town. Homade pizzas are delicious. Conversations around the fireplace at night with people from all over the world are fun. Gardens are beautiful and well manicured with fruits and vegetables. James’ homage wine are addicting. Wifi and Netflex is available. The views from the volcan are awesome. You won’t be disappointed.

    • Matthew Metcalfe says

      April 30, 2022 at 4:31 pm

      Funny enough, we did stay with James and Julia during our time in Lake Atitlan. They are lovely hosts and we especially enjoyed the lake views, his famous pizza and also their cute little dog! We stayed in the Blue House which was the best and we see he has really upgraded the compound since our stay.

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…We spent our first full month in Medellin, Colombia going through a list of things to sort out for ourselves (per usual).⁣
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It might look like we just land in a country and have everything sorted by day 1 but that’s certainly not the case.⁣
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In each country as digital nomads, you have to:⁣
- Buy a local SIM card (or find an eSIM solution - @airalocom & @realnomadtravel are our faves)⁣
- Find your local grocery store⁣
- Get connected with the digital nomad community (constantly putting ourselves out there)⁣
- Figure out where to work (coworking vs cafes)⁣
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We heard so much about Medellin for digital nomads, we just had to check out what all the buzz was about (especially as we run a blog for digital nomads).⁣
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This was also my (Ashley’s) birthday month and we went paragliding for the first time (2nd pic). We flew with @paraglidingmedellin 💯 I absolutely loved it - if you get the chance, it was a great experience!⁣
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2022 didn’t start off as we expected…⁣
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…lying on the beach in Thailand, one of our favorite places in the world. 🌴⁣
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Instead, we were touring a couple more US cities: Phoenix, San Francisco and Miami! At this point, we didn’t know how our year would look but we just needed to nail down our next location as digital nomads.⁣
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How did we do that? Simply go on Google flights, enter Miami (where we currently were) and don’t add a destination! There was one place that popped up that was high on our digital nomad destination list - Medellin, Colombia! 🇨🇴⁣
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For $245.15 USD total, Matthew and I hopped on a 2 hour plane ride to a country (and continent) we’ve never stepped foot on before! 🥹⁣
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We were tired of flying and traveling (faster than usual) and we decided to make Medellin our base for a few months but that’s for the next couple of posts to come…⁣
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Well, that's the truth...🤷🏻‍♀️ ⠀ Dig Well, that's the truth...🤷🏻‍♀️
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Digital nomad life isn’t for everyone.

There are days you’ll feel excited to live in a new country every couple of months, ready to learn about other cultures & always inspired by fellow digital nomads you meet on the road. 

But there are days where you’ll feel lonely, stuck, miserable and exhausted from moving and/or always making new friends. 

This digital nomad lifestyle is no way perfect, as it may look. But…

We wouldn’t have it any other way 🤍
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sunsets in zadar, croatia 🫶⠀
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Zagreb isn’t your likely destination when visiti Zagreb isn’t your likely destination when visiting Croatia 🇭🇷

In fact, lots of people never make it up this way. But digital nomads do!

Here’s the reasons we chose Zagreb as our digital nomad hub for the month of July:

💸 AFFORDABLE COST OF LIVING
Zagreb is less crowded during the summer time which means you get more deals on things like accommodation - its much cheaper than Split or Dubrovnik! Here’s some numbers (in USD) to give you a better picture:

🚊 Public transport = $0.80
☕️ Coffee + drinks = $2 - $4
🍽 Eating Out = $9 - $12
🛶 Activities = $5 - $50

👯‍♀️ GROWING DIGITAL NOMAD COMMUNITY
We’re surprised by how strong the community is in Zagreb! We made friends during our first coworking event & found an awesome group of digital nomads to hang out with ever since.

👩🏻‍💻 DECENT CAFE & COWORKING SCENE
We cowork at cafes with our friends at least 2-3 times a week. Coworking is kind of expensive here and imo not worth it because it’s too ‘corporate’ for our liking.

⛺️ GREAT BASE TO EXPLORE CROATIA
Plitvice Lakes is 2.5 hours away & popular coast towns like Pula, Zadar or Rovinj are only 3-4 hours drive away. You get the structure that comes from having a base but you get to travel/explore on the weekends - kinda perfect!

☺️ COMFORTABLE LIFESTYLE
Public transport is a breeze in Zagreb - you can take a bus, tram or walk into the city fairly quick. It's super safe here!

We’ve lived in Zagreb as digital nomads for a couple weeks now and tbh - we didn’t love it at first. But after some time, we can now say we are seriously enjoying our lifestyle here. The community is amazing and we’re so glad we chose Zagreb! It’s just so peaceful and comfortable (which you don’t expect from a capital city)!

Would you consider being a digital nomad in Zagreb?

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Travel solves life's problems, right? 😅⠀ ⠀ Travel solves life's problems, right? 😅⠀
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When we first started out, there was barely any content on this lifestyle. We just had to jump in headfirst and figured it out from there. ⁣
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Novi Sad, this charming town is the best day trip Novi Sad, this charming town is the best day trip from Belgrade🇷🇸

Looking to escape the city life? It’s easy enough to catch the train, Novi Sad is a small town perfect for chilling, wandering around and drinking coffee at the cute cafes.

HOW TO GET THERE 🚊
Take the Coco high-speed trains that get you to Novi Sad in only 36 mins. Buy tickets via the app - Srbija voz and it’s only going to cost $3.40 USD for a one-way first class ticket.

COFFEE ☕️
Sit at a cafe and enjoy a cup of coffee - Zenit Books & Loft Downtown.

FOOD 🥘
Pls try Burek - the best place in Novi Sad is 100% Burek. Kombinat is a popular place to have lunch. But we recommend grabbing food from Maxi and having a picnic at Danube Park!

SEE, DO 🏰
Visit the Petrovaradin Fortress at sunset, chill on the ‘beach’ - The Strand, walk around Danube Park & stare at the beautiful Name of Mary Catholic Church.

You can spend a day in Novi Sad or it’s also great for a weekend getaway. Whichever you choose, just don’t miss Novi Sad on your digital nomad travels through Serbia 🇷🇸

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