Money Matters
Opening a Bank Account
Foreigners in Antigua Guatemala are given the option of opening a savings account either in Quetzales or in US Dollars. The only required document you need to open the account is a valid passport and an invoice of utilities. In case that you are renting a place and do not have a utilities invoice...
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Money
The local currency used in Antigua Guatemala is called Quetzal (Q). A quetzal comprises of 100 centavos. Legend says that the currency has been named after Guatemala’s beautiful and rare national bird. Similarly, and just like everything else in Antigua Guatemala, the currency notes are...