Gringotenango : the U.S. retirement migration to Antigua, Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala, a picturesque Spanish colonial city nestled in the Guatemalan highlands, has emerged as an unexpected retirement destination for U.S. retirees, offering a blend of cultural richness and natural beauty despite its turbulent recent history. This study reveals that the city's appeal lies in its unique combination of Mayan and Ladino cultures, stunning volcanic landscapes, and pleasant climate, which provides retirees with a permanent vacation-like lifestyle. However, the research also highlights the paradoxical nature of Antigua as a retirement hub due to the ongoing violence and criminal activities that plague Guatemala, presenting both opportunities and challenges for this growing migration trend.

Platt, K. Gringotenango : the U.S. retirement migration to Antigua, Guatemala. https://doi.org/10.54014/aq2e-5m1a