Guatemala City - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
It probably is not. This is a very conservative country. - Mar 2023
I hope so, but I don't have enough knowledge to say. - Oct 2022
Although a Catholic country and local laws are not in favor, LGBT expats seem accepted. Annual parade held (small). - Feb 2019
It's okay. Homosexuality isn't widely accepted but in general Guatemalan are either too oblivious or too polite to say anything, and though there are definitely instances of violence against gay and lesbian Guatemalans it's doubtful that an expat would experience any issues. I've never experienced anything but warmth and acceptance from those who I know personally, in and out of the embassy community. I don't know much about the scene, but I've heard that dating locals can be tough because many are not fully "out" and are looking for hookups or under-the-table relationships only. On the other hand, a friend met her now-wife here so clearly it can be done. - Jun 2015
Yes. - Apr 2014
Guatemala is a comparatively conservative and traditional society but I never heard any strong complaints from gay/lesbian expat friends. - Jan 2014
Guatemala is a conservative culture and not particularly friendly for gays/lesbians. With that said, I have several friends who seem to have found their niche just fine. - Nov 2011
Haven't heard. - May 2010
Not sure - there does not seem to be overt hostility but there isn't a lot of openess about sexual orientation either. - Mar 2008
