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Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala, a sprawling highland city of plazas, museums of Maya art and textiles, and a base for volcanoes and Antigua.

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Guatemala City sits in a highland valley at about 1,500 metres, which keeps the climate mild. The city is divided into numbered zones, and Zona 1, the historic centre, has the Plaza de la Constitución, the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Zona 10, the modern district, holds the newer hotels, restaurants and galleries.

Zona 10 is home to the Popol Vuh Museum, with Maya ceramics, and the Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Dress, whose textiles show the weaving of highland villages. The National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology in Zona 13 has Maya stelae and jade. The ruins of Kaminaljuyú, a Maya city, lie in the west of the city, and a giant relief map of the country stands in Zona 2. Antigua, with its colonial streets, is about an hour's drive away, and the Pacaya volcano lies to the south.

Tamales are traditionally eaten on Saturdays, pepián is a rich spiced stew of meat and vegetables, and fiambre, a cold salad of many ingredients, is prepared for All Saints on 1 November. Guatemalan coffee and hot chocolate are served in cafés. At that height days are warm and nights cool, and the rains fall from May to October.

  • Free cancellation on 78% of experiences
  • 4.7 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Guatemala City

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  1. Number 1

    Plaza de la Constitución (Parque Central)

    4.9628 reviewsfrom $32
  2. Number 2

    Iglesia Yurrita

    4.9550 reviewsfrom $45
  3. Number 3

    Paseo de la Sexta

    4.9540 reviewsfrom $29
  4. Number 4

    Avenida Reforma

    4.9499 reviewsfrom $45
  5. Number 5

    Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

    4.9458 reviewsfrom $45
  6. Number 6

    National Palace of Culture (Palacio Nacional de la Cultura)

    4.9417 reviewsfrom $32
  7. Number 7

    Relief Map (Mapa en Relieve)

    4.9320 reviewsfrom $35
  8. Number 8

    Kaminaljuyu

    4.973 reviewsfrom $50
  9. Number 9

    Museo Miraflores

    4.937 reviewsfrom $145
  10. Number 10

    Cerrito del Carmen

    4.935 reviewsfrom $105

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Day trips from Guatemala City

47

Landmarks and attractions in Guatemala City

20

Guided tours in Guatemala City

122

Walking and bike tours in Guatemala City

9

Food and drink experiences in Guatemala City

7

Outdoor and adventure activities in Guatemala City

14

For kids in Guatemala City

6

Signature experiences in Guatemala City

Go beyond Guatemala City

  1. Antigua · 23 km

    Antigua Central Park (Parque Central)

    5–6 hr4.82k reviewsfrom $20
  2. Antigua · 23 km

    Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross)

    5 hr4.92k reviewsfrom $35
  3. Panajachel · 68 km

    Lake Atitlan (Lago de Atitlán)

    10–12 hr4.7928 reviewsfrom $35
  4. Panajachel · 68 km

    Chichicastenango

    10 hr4.4187 reviewsfrom $80
  5. San Pedro La Laguna · 79 km

    Volcán San Pedro

    7–8 hr4.4230 reviewsfrom $57
  6. Puerto Quetzal · 82 km

    Puerto Quetzal Cruise Port

    7 hr5.03 reviewsfrom $364
  7. Cobán · 96 km

    Orquigonia

    3 days5.02 reviewsfrom $1,165
  8. Quetzaltenango · 109 km

    Fuentes Georginas Hot Springs

    2 days4.04 reviewsfrom $90
  9. Santa Ana · 127 km

    Santa Ana Volcano (Volcán Ilamatepec)

    8–9 hr4.92k reviewsfrom $60
  10. Santa Ana · 127 km

    Lake Coatepeque (Lago de Coatepeque)

    8 hr5.0699 reviewsfrom $75
  11. Copán · 152 km

    Macaw Mountain Bird Park and Nature Reserve

    2 days4.212 reviewsfrom $300
  12. San Salvador · 176 km

    Lake Coatepeque

    7–10 hr4.91k reviewsfrom $45

Questions about Guatemala City

What is there to do in Guatemala City?
We list 271 experiences in Guatemala City. The largest groups are day trips (53), city tours (14).
What are the top attractions in Guatemala City?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Guatemala City are Plaza de la Constitución (Parque Central), Iglesia Yurrita, Paseo de la Sexta, Avenida Reforma.
What is the most popular experience in Guatemala City?
By number of traveller reviews it is "PRIVATE SHUTTLE AIRPORT/ANTIGUA - LAKE ATITLAN or VICEVERSA", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 370 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Guatemala City take?
The typical experience in Guatemala City lasts about 8 hours; the middle half run between 4 hours and 15 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Guatemala City?
The operator lists free cancellation on 79% of the 271 experiences we hold for Guatemala City. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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