3. Antigua Guatemala
IM Score: 17
Rent Cost: $555
Hospital to Population Ratio: 9,1333
Flight to U.S. Cost: $469
Rate of Homicides per 100,000: <1
Situated an hour and a half from Guatemala City, Antigua Guatemala, the next one on the list of best places to retire in Guatemala is much safer and quieter option. The city is oriented towards tourism, so the infrastructure is well above Guatemala’s average, and the number of attractions is getting bigger each day. The city is vibrant and has a lot to offer including the impressive architecture and rich cultural and art scene. When you are done trying everything the city has to offer, you can opt to explore the surrounding communities where there is always something exciting to encounter.