Guatemala Post Office Building, Main post office building in Zone 1, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
The Guatemala Post Office Building features white stone facades, tall arched windows, and a prominent central arch that spans between two buildings.
The construction of this governmental structure took place from 1937 to 1940, during a period of architectural modernization in Guatemala City.
The Museum of Posts, Telegraphs, and Philately displays postal artifacts, including motorcycles, telegraphs, and stamp collections from the early 20th century.
Visitors can enter the postal museum during weekdays and observe the functional post office operations while learning about mail distribution methods.
The central pedestrian bridge connecting the two sections of the building reflects the design of the Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua Guatemala.
Location: Guatemala City
Address: 7A Avenida 12-11, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala Ciudad de Guatemala
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira-Sexta-feira 08:00-17:00; Sábado 08:00-12:00
Phone: +50223187700
Website: http://correos.gob.gt
GPS coordinates: 14.63700,-90.51300
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:57
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
662 m
Plaza de la Constitución
675 m
Cathedral of Guatemala City
532 m
Banco Industrial Guatemala
2.1 km
Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias
1.2 km
Mercado Central
539 m
Templo de Minerva
2.5 km
La Recoleccion Church, Guatemala City
1.2 km
Legislative Palace of Guatemala
297 m
Corte Suprema de Justicia in Guatemala City
1.1 km
Estadio del Ejército
2.4 km
Botanical Garden of Guatemala
2.5 km
Edificio Nacional de la Cultura
628 m
San José Castle
720 m
Monumento a Cristóbal Colón de Ciudad de Guatemala
2.5 km
Railway Museum
785 m
Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago de Guatemala
510 m
Mercado El Gallito
1.2 km
Guatemala Holocaust Museum
1.1 km
Tipografía Nacional de Guatemala
707 m
Centro Cultural Mosaico Guatemala
404 m
Yurrita church
2.4 km
Casa Museo Internacional Movimientos Artísticos
290 m
Post and Telegraph Museum
9 m
Kaji Tulam Casa de la memoria
1.1 km
Teatro al Aire Libre Otto René Castillo
1.1 km
Municipal House, Antigua Imprenta Sanchez and Guise
103 m
Museo de Historia Natural USAC
2.5 kmReviews
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