There are hundreds of businesses of all types in Quetzaltenango (i.e. Lawyers, Architects, Contractors, Carpenters, 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. 

Guatemalan Banks

Most of the banks in Xela are located on Central Park, there are also several in Zona 3 near La Democracia market.   There are 2 ATM machines in town the first is located on Central Park inside a kiosk at Banco BI.  The other is locate in the lobby of the Pension Bonifaz a nice hotel on the north right corner of the park.  

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 couple "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.  He also 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.

Auditor and Accountant - CPA

The firm López Sosa and Associates offers Administrative and Financial Auditing, Fiscal Defense and Assessing as well as all types of accounting services.  López Sosa and Associates can also help you start any type of Guatemalan business structure i.e. small/medium businesses, corporations or Non-Government Organizations (NGO)...etc.  Our firm also offers capital investment assessing services. Please contact us with any questions you have about doing business in Guatemala.

Email: cpalopezsosa@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.spanishgua.com/cpalopezsosa.html

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.

Email me with questions:  tom@xelapages.com