Relief Map, Open-air museum in Guatemala City, Guatemala
The Relief Map presents a large-scale topographical representation of Guatemala, displaying mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, and cities across 1,800 square feet.
Engineers Francisco Vela and Claudio Urrutia spent 15 years surveying Guatemala on horseback to create this precise geographical model, completed in 1905.
The Relief Map functions as an educational center where students and families learn about the physical features and geographical distribution of Guatemala's territories.
Located in Parque Minerva at Avenue Simon Canas in Zone 2, the Relief Map welcomes visitors who can observe the entire display from elevated observation points.
The map maintains a scale of 1:10,000 kilometers and was constructed using the Mira Urrutia, a specialized measurement tool invented specifically for this project.
Location: Guatemala City
Address: MF6R+8GG Ciudad de, Av. Simeón Cañas, Cdad. de Guatemala 01002
Phone: +50233779999
GPS coordinates: 14.66046,-90.50859
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:58
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.
National Palace
2 km
Plaza de la Constitución
2 km
Cathedral of Guatemala City
2.1 km
Banco Industrial Guatemala
4.7 km
Mapa en Relieve de Guatemala
4 m
Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias
3.8 km
Mercado Central
2.1 km
Estadio Cementos Progreso
2.8 km
Templo de Minerva
4.9 km
La Recoleccion Church, Guatemala City
1.8 km
Legislative Palace of Guatemala
2.4 km
Corte Suprema de Justicia in Guatemala City
3.8 km
Edificio Nacional de la Cultura
2 km
San José Castle
2.1 km
Railway Museum
3.4 km
Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago de Guatemala
2.1 km
Guatemala Post Office Building
2.7 km
Mercado El Gallito
3 km
Parque Minerva
240 m
Guatemala Holocaust Museum
1.6 km
Tipografía Nacional de Guatemala
3.4 km
Centro Cultural Mosaico Guatemala
2.5 km
Casa Museo Internacional Movimientos Artísticos
2.9 km
Parque de Robots
3.2 km
Post and Telegraph Museum
2.7 km
Kaji Tulam Casa de la memoria
1.6 km
Municipal House, Antigua Imprenta Sanchez and Guise
2.7 km
Teatro al Aire Libre Otto René Castillo
3.7 kmReviews
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