🇬🇹 EXPLORE GUATEMALA

Colonial architecture, fiery volcanoes and ancient ruins. Guatemala is a unique destination that ignites the adventurous side in everyone.

With more coworking spaces popping up, faster wifi and a growing community, this Central American country is on the rise for perpetual travelers. From erupting volcanoes to small lakeside towns, Guatemala will surprise you in many ways.

Travelers enjoy visiting the famous Tikal Ruins and Semuc Champey waterfalls. Digital nomads, slowmads and expats stay in Antigua, Lake Atitlan and El Paredon which are cool places to live and work remotely.

We’re Matthew & Ashley, full-time digital nomads since 2018.

Your Trusted Guides To Living In Guatemala As A Digital Nomad

Welcome to Guatemala – the land of erupting volcanoes and unique architecture. We spent 4 months living in Guatemala, finding the best spots for digital nomads to live, work and travel. Now, we are sharing it with you!

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KEY FACTORS TO CONSIDER

WHY GUATEMALA FOR DIGITAL NOMADS?

Guatemala is a rising digital nomad destination – here’s just some of the reasons why.

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FAST Wifi

Wifi speeds of over 150+ Mbps wherever you go. Spotty in certain areas but not bad at all!

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SPECIALTY COFFEE

Some of the best cups of coffee we’ve had. Visit cafes and go on a coffee tour!

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NATURAL BEAUTY

Fiery volcanoes, black sand beaches and stunning waterfalls.

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Coworking

Growing number of coworking spaces and cafes to work and be productive.

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Culture

Unique history, heritage sites and colonial architecture to explore!

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Activities

Plenty of hiking, swimming in lakes and exploring ancient ruins.

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE

LIVING IN GUATEMALA AS A DIGITAL NOMAD

Guatemala has ancient cities and lakeside towns for everyone to explore, eat, and enjoy life – All while working remotely!

The Ultimate Digital Nomad Guide To Living In Guatemala

Thinking about living in Guatemala as a digital nomad? We stayed in Lake Atitlan for 2 months and Antigua for 2 months. Now we’re sharing our experience on the best places to work and travel, practical tips and advice to live the nomad life in Guatemala.

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Working remotely in Guatemala? More coworking spaces and cafes are popping up. We have personally tested them out for you!

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You won’t run out of activities in Guatemala – from hiking a volcano to swimming in the deepest lake, there’s something for everyone.

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Taste Guatemalan coffee beans and you’ll never go back. Discover the amazing cafes delivering excellence in every cup.

OUR FAVORITE SPOTS

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA

From traditional Guatemalan cuisine to international food, we were pleasantly surprised by the restaurants in Antigua…and you will be too.

21x Drool-Worthy Restaurants In Antigua, Guatemala

Antigua’s food scene is unlike any other. You’ve got restaurants in the middle of a beautiful courtyard and cervecerias with volcanoes in the background. We have no doubt you’ll enjoy these restaurants!

EXPERT TOOLS IN YOUR POCKET

TOP RESOURCES FOR SMART TRAVELERS

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REAL NUMBERS RECORDED BY US

TRUE COST OF LIVING IN GUATEMALA

We share our genuine expenses and costs we spent in towns like San Pedro (Lake Atitan) and Antigua, Guatemalanot generic numbers you can’t trust.

The Cost Of Living Guide To Guatemala: Our Costs Revealed

Is Guatemala Cheap Or Expensive?
After living in Guatemala for 4 months, we are spilling all our expenses to help you understand what it truly costs to live there. It may not be what you expect!

LIVE, WORK + FIND COMMUNITY

COLIVING, COWORKING & CAFES IN GUATEMALA

See the best spaces to work and find your community through a coliving space. We have checked them out ourselves!

DISCOVER GUATEMALA

Learn everything you need to know about the digital nomad life in Guatemala, including Antigua and Lake Atitlan.

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