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There
are hundreds of businesses of all types in Quetzaltenango
(i.e. Lawyers, Architects, Contractors, Carpenters,
Plumbers, Export/Import Agents...etc. Unfortunately
many of them have not seen the need to be on the web
just yet. So please return often to this page
as it grows. If you have specific questions about
services offered in Xela please email me at the address
below.
Guatefresa.com - A company dedicated to strawberries in Chimultenango, Guatemala. They grow them, sell them and help farmers who want to export them!
Guatemalan
Banks
There
many Banks and ATM machines in Xela. Most are located
on Central Park, there are also several in Zona 3
near La Democracia market.
ATM machines can be found around Central Park. One
is inside a kiosk at Banco Industrial. There are a
couple others on the West side of Central Park. You
can also find ATMs in the Mont Blanc Mall, La Pradera
Mall and at several banks in Zona 3.
Most
banks will have the "Tipo de Cambio" (Rate
of the Day) posted in the bank lobby somewhere.
Shop around for the best rate.
There
are also a few "Casa de Cambios" (Exchange
Houses) that often have better rates than the banks.
There is usually a person in the lobby at a
desk with a calculator working out what each
person receives. He will give you a receipt,
which you take to the window and make your exchange.
This same person can tell you the "tipo de cambio."
The
best way to find the highest exchange rate is to ask
other travelers who have been around a while
longer than you. Your hotel or teacher may also
know where the locals exchange their money.
Money
Changing Houses
Multicambios
- 15 Av. 4-32, Zona 3
Casa de Cambio - 15 Av. @ 1 calle, Zona 3
Visa
tends to be the most widely accepted credit card to
use in Guatemala. You can also use MasterCard
and American Express but not in as many places.
In
2001 the Guatemala Government allowed the banking
system to begin offering US Dollar denominated bank
accounts. This is a nice feature for long term
tourist or foreigners living in Guatemala.
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