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Explore Guatemala City

Guatemala City is home to Maya and colonial monuments. The Plaza de la Constitución, the National Palace, and the Metropolitan Cathedral reflect the colonial era. The Popol Vuh, Ixchel, and Maya museums preserve pre-Columbian collections. The Central and Artesanias markets sell traditional items. Paseo Cayala district showcases modern architecture, while city parks offer outdoor activities.

Paseo Cayala

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Paseo Cayala

Residential and commercial area built in 2011 featuring neoclassical buildings, cobblestone streets, restaurants, and luxury shops.

Mercado de Artesanias

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Mercado de Artesanias

Covered market where artisans sell traditional Guatemalan items like textiles, pottery, and jewelry.

El Tular

Guatemala City, Guatemala

El Tular

15-hectare natural area with green spaces, marked trails, and picnic areas around water features and local vegetation.

Museo Nacional de Arte Maya

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Museo Nacional de Arte Maya

Cultural institution showcasing archaeological objects, sculptures, and ceramics from the Maya civilization of Guatemala.

Plaza de la Constitucion

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Plaza de la Constitucion

Historic central square in Guatemala City featuring a fountain and surrounded by public buildings. Cultural events are frequently held here.

Avenida de la Reforma

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Avenida de la Reforma

Four-kilometer wide avenue linking the north and south of the city, with statues and commemorative monuments on its sides.

Palacio Nacional

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Palacio Nacional

Spanish colonial-style building with 350 rooms and mural frescoes. It houses government offices and a museum.

Mercado Central

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Mercado Central

Underground market with local craftspeople selling handicrafts, textiles, pottery, and traditional Guatemalan food products.

Ecovilla La Armonia

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Ecovilla La Armonia

Demonstration site for agricultural practices and environmental projects including gardens, composting systems, and educational workshops.

Zoo La Aurora

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Zoo La Aurora

6-hectare zoo housing over 110 animal species in enclosures replicating their natural habitats, with picnic areas.

Museo Popol Vuh

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Museo Popol Vuh

Collection of Maya and colonial objects, including ceramics, stone sculptures, and masks dating back 2000 years.

Plaza Fontabella

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Plaza Fontabella

Three-story shopping gallery with restaurants, fashion stores, international brands, and a covered parking lot.

Museo Ixchel

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Museo Ixchel

Permanent collection of traditional costumes, weaving pieces, and tools from Guatemala, showing Maya textile-making techniques.

Metropolitan Cathedral

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Metropolitan Cathedral

Catholic religious building constructed between 1782 and 1815, located on the central square. The neoclassical facade houses a historic Black Christ.

Relief Map

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Relief Map

Three-dimensional representation of Guatemala at a 1:10000 scale created in 1905, showing the country's geography and relief over 1800 square meters.

Mundo Petapa Irtra

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Mundo Petapa Irtra

Amusement park with rides, water attractions, and play areas for children, open all year to local and international visitors.

Museo del Ferrocarril

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Museo del Ferrocarril

Collection of old locomotives, carriages, and railway equipment tracing 100 years of Guatemala's rail history through objects and documents.

Oakland Place Guatemala

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Oakland Place Guatemala

Three-level mall hosting 50 stores, restaurants, and services, with a covered parking space for 300 vehicles.

National Museum of Modern Art

Guatemala City, Guatemala

National Museum of Modern Art

National collection of modern Guatemalan art showcasing paintings, sculptures, and installations by 20th and 21st-century local artists.

Casa Museo MIMA

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Casa Museo MIMA

18th-century colonial house turned museum exhibiting collections of Guatemalan art, furniture, and historical artifacts.

Zona Viva

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Zona Viva

Commercial area in Zone 10 with international restaurants, shopping centers, brand stores, and modern hotels.

La Merced

Guatemala City, Guatemala

La Merced

Colonial church built in the 18th century with a white facade and baroque decorations, located in the city's historic center.

Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias

Arts center inaugurated in 1978, featuring a national theater with 2084 seats. The building presents modern architecture.

Edificio de Correos Central

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Edificio de Correos Central

Main post office building constructed in 1940. The building showcases neoclassical architecture with art deco elements.

Museo de los Niños de Guatemala

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Museo de los Niños de Guatemala

Educational center offering exhibitions and practical activities enabling children to explore science, technology, and the arts through playful experiences.

Kaminaljuyu

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Kaminaljuyu

Remains of a Maya city inhabited from 1500 BC to AD 900, featuring pyramids and ceremonial structures in central Guatemala City.

Iglesia Yurrita

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Iglesia Yurrita

Catholic church built in 1921 combining Gothic and Byzantine styles, with ornate facades and characteristic asymmetrical towers.

Jardin Botanico

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Jardin Botanico

Conservation green space created in 1922 featuring collections of native Guatemalan and tropical plants over 17 hectares.

Parc Minerve

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Parc Minerve

Municipal park offering playgrounds, gardens, and sports facilities. Visitors can enjoy picnic areas and walking paths.

Basilica del Rosario

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Basilica del Rosario

20th-century religious building featuring murals, wood sculptures, and neoclassical architectural style.

Majadas Once

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Majadas Once

Outdoor shopping center with shops, restaurants, and services. The site regularly hosts events and activities.

Centro Cultural Metropolitano

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Centro Cultural Metropolitano

Cultural establishment offering creative workshops, exhibition galleries, and training spaces for visual arts and theater.

Museo de Historia Natural USAC

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Museo de Historia Natural USAC

University museum dedicated to Guatemala's natural sciences, displaying collections of minerals, fossils, insects, and biological specimens.

Iglesia San Francisco

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Iglesia San Francisco

Catholic church constructed in 1542 following neoclassical architectural plans, with an ornate facade and decorated interior altars.

Museo Miraflores

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Museo Miraflores

Archaeological museum showcasing objects and ceramics from the Maya civilization, with exhibition halls on local pre-Columbian history.