Guatemala
Historic Center
The Guatemala City officially recognized its Historic Center in 1998 and began to restore this important part of the city that had been neglected over the years. Today, it's a beautiful meeting point for local Guatemalans to eat, shop, and enjoy their days off. Most of the buildings in the historic center were built in the late nineteenth century and today historic colonial buildings stand side by side with modern establishments like galleries and cultural centers. You can't miss when you're in town!
The historic center of Guatemala City is very attractive for its churches and monuments. The National Palace, like the Cathedral and Museums are a must.
National Palace of Culture, built at the time of Jorge Ubico, has great architecture, it was previously the presidential palace and now it is a museum where you can see works of art and exhibitions marking the country"s history
39 locals recommend
Guatemala City Historical District
The Guatemala City officially recognized its Historic Center in 1998 and began to restore this important part of the city that had been neglected over the years. Today, it's a beautiful meeting point for local Guatemalans to eat, shop, and enjoy their days off. Most of the buildings in the historic center were built in the late nineteenth century and today historic colonial buildings stand side by side with modern establishments like galleries and cultural centers. You can't miss when you're in town!
The historic center of Guatemala City is very attractive for its churches and monuments. The National Palace, like the Cathedral and Museums are a must.
National Palace of Culture, built at the time of Jorge Ubico, has great architecture, it was previously the presidential palace and now it is a museum where you can see works of art and exhibitions marking the country"s history
Miguel Ángel Asturias Cultural Center
3-81 C. 24Paseo la sexta
Cathedral of Guatemala City
6-73 7a AvenidaPlaza de la Constitución
Pasaje Aycinena
National Library of Guatemala "Luis Cardoza y Aragón"
7-26 5 Avenida
Cementerio General, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala
Post office building.
12-11 12 CalleTeatro Lux
11 CalleCentral Market
8 CalleRailway Museum
18-03 9A AvenidaNational Palace of Culture
6A CalleShopping
Oakland Mall
13-01 Diag. 6Plaza Fontabella
12-59 4A AvenidaCentro Comercial Tikal Futura
Paseo Cayala is a livable, walkable development that offers everything you would want in a “city”; all securely protected by armed guards and security cameras, and surrounded by a ringed “moat” of white stucco walls. Guatemalan developers are building this nearly independent city for the wealthy on the outskirts of a capital marred by crime and snarled by traffic. At its heart is the 34-acre Paseo Cayala Guatemala, with apartments, parks, high-end boutiques, church, nightclubs, and restaurants. It’s bordered by even costlier subdivisions begun earlier. Eventually, the Cayala Management Group hopes to expand the project into “Cayala City,” spreading across 870 acres (352 hectares), an area a little larger than New York’s Central Park.
Paseo Cayalá
Paseo Cayala is a livable, walkable development that offers everything you would want in a “city”; all securely protected by armed guards and security cameras, and surrounded by a ringed “moat” of white stucco walls. Guatemalan developers are building this nearly independent city for the wealthy on the outskirts of a capital marred by crime and snarled by traffic. At its heart is the 34-acre Paseo Cayala Guatemala, with apartments, parks, high-end boutiques, church, nightclubs, and restaurants. It’s bordered by even costlier subdivisions begun earlier. Eventually, the Cayala Management Group hopes to expand the project into “Cayala City,” spreading across 870 acres (352 hectares), an area a little larger than New York’s Central Park.
Entertainment
Featuring thrilling rollercoasters, family rides for all ages, shows, and attractions. IRTRA Petapa has something for everyone!
14 locals recommend
IRTRA PETAPA
42-36 Av. PetapaFeaturing thrilling rollercoasters, family rides for all ages, shows, and attractions. IRTRA Petapa has something for everyone!
The Parque Zoológico La Aurora is a zoological park in Guatemala City. It is one of the largest gardens within the city. The zoo has three different areas, where animals from Asia, The Americas and Africa can be appreciated. The zoo was founded in 1924 in the southern part of the city, as part of a huge distraction area, then called Parque Reforma, featuring several museums, parks and a hippodrome. The remains of an ancient viaduct can be found in the park's vicinity.
90 locals recommend
La Aurora Zoo
The Parque Zoológico La Aurora is a zoological park in Guatemala City. It is one of the largest gardens within the city. The zoo has three different areas, where animals from Asia, The Americas and Africa can be appreciated. The zoo was founded in 1924 in the southern part of the city, as part of a huge distraction area, then called Parque Reforma, featuring several museums, parks and a hippodrome. The remains of an ancient viaduct can be found in the park's vicinity.
The Relief Map of Guatemala (in Spanish: Mapa en Relieve de Guatemala) is a huge relief map of Guatemala erected at ground level on an approximate surface of 1,800 square meters inaugurated in 1905. It is unique and the only of its kind. It is considered a jewel and was declared National Cultural Patrimony in 1998. Great attraction for both nationals and visitors.
The Relief Map has been remodeled twice: in 1980 by the Guatemalan Tourism Institute and with the collaboration of the Municipality of Guatemala City, and in 2014 by the Municipality of Guatemala City.
40 locals recommend
Relief Map
Avenida Simeón CañasThe Relief Map of Guatemala (in Spanish: Mapa en Relieve de Guatemala) is a huge relief map of Guatemala erected at ground level on an approximate surface of 1,800 square meters inaugurated in 1905. It is unique and the only of its kind. It is considered a jewel and was declared National Cultural Patrimony in 1998. Great attraction for both nationals and visitors.
The Relief Map has been remodeled twice: in 1980 by the Guatemalan Tourism Institute and with the collaboration of the Municipality of Guatemala City, and in 2014 by the Municipality of Guatemala City.
The Children's Museum of Guatemala
10-00 5A CalleGreat fun and learning experience for kids.
Sky Zone is a fun and exciting amusement park which is an American franchise with over 400 parks around the world. You will enjoy having fun jumping on the trampolines and have a wow time with family and friends. For both kids 3 and older and adults.
Sky Zone Guatemala
28 AvenidaSky Zone is a fun and exciting amusement park which is an American franchise with over 400 parks around the world. You will enjoy having fun jumping on the trampolines and have a wow time with family and friends. For both kids 3 and older and adults.
It is a cultural district with many bars, restaurants, shopping and cultural activities and has become one of the city's trendy and open minded areas,competing with Zona Viva in zone 10.
42 locals recommend
4 Grados Norte - El Directorio
It is a cultural district with many bars, restaurants, shopping and cultural activities and has become one of the city's trendy and open minded areas,competing with Zona Viva in zone 10.
Loops Family Entertainment Center
Astro Bowling Cardales - Cayala
Boulevard AustriacoMetro Bowl
Boulevard Vista HermosaTop Tee Cayala
37-01 Blvd. AustriacoClub de Golf San Isidro
El Pulté Golf
Vuelta El PultéSightseeing
Museo Popol Vuh
Final Diagonal 6Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena
6A CalleMiraflores Museum
21-55 7 CalleMuseo Nacional de Arte Moderno "Carlos Mérida"
National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
Food scene
La Media Cancha
13 CalleRestaurante Hacienda Real
14-67 5A AvenidaLa Cocina de la Señora Pu
4 Grados Norte - El Directorio
Los Canelones
10-39 6A Av (Paseo de la Sexta)Churrasco Uruguayo, solo aceptan efectivo
Los Tres Tiempos - Restaurant
Altuna
10 10A AvenidaCentral Market
8 CalleTraveler advice
Don't miss
Visit the city by car or city bus tours
Uber available around the city.