Kaminaljuyu, Mayan archaeological site in Guatemala City, Guatemala
The Kaminaljuyu complex contains over 200 pyramid mounds spread across 5 kilometers near the former Miraflores Lake in central Guatemala City.
Between 1200 BCE and 900 CE, Kaminaljuyu functioned as the most influential regional capital of the central Guatemalan highlands during the pre-Hispanic period.
Unlike traditional limestone Maya structures, Kaminaljuyu builders used clay and pumice stone covered with burnt mud to construct their pyramids.
The archaeological park opens daily from 8:00 to 16:30, with entrance fees of 30 quetzales for international visitors and 5 quetzales for nationals.
The site features advanced irrigation systems connecting to Lake Miraflores, including the San Jorge and Mirador channels for agricultural field management.
Location: Guatemala City
GPS coordinates: 14.63280,-90.54910
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42
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
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Decree 900
2.6 km
Plaza de la Constitución
4 km
Cathedral of Guatemala City
4.1 km
Tikal Futura
1.3 km
Banco Industrial Guatemala
3.9 km
Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias
3.5 km
Torre del Reformador
4.1 km
Templo de Minerva
2.2 km
La Recoleccion Church, Guatemala City
3.8 km
Corte Suprema de Justicia in Guatemala City
3.9 km
Edificio Nacional de la Cultura
4 km
Museo Miraflores
1.5 km
San José Castle
3.8 km
Monumento a Cristóbal Colón de Ciudad de Guatemala
2.2 km
Archaeological Center kaminaljuyu
85 m
Railway Museum
4.1 km
Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago de Guatemala
4.1 km
Guatemala Post Office Building
3.9 km
Kaminal Juyu Parque arqueologico
82 m
Mercado El Gallito
2.7 km
IGA
4 km
Tipografía Nacional de Guatemala
3.8 km
Centro Cultural Mosaico Guatemala
3.6 km
Casa Museo Internacional Movimientos Artísticos
3.9 km
Post and Telegraph Museum
3.9 km
Teatro al Aire Libre Otto René Castillo
3.5 km
Municipal House, Antigua Imprenta Sanchez and Guise
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