Guatemala

Guatemala City

The capital that almost everyone passes through and few explore: a monumental historic center, the best Mayan museums in the country, and a modern scene of neighborhoods, cafes, and murals.

Suggested routes

Essential Historic Center

Researched (not yet visited in person)

Zone 1 in a morning: square, the Palacio Verde inside, the Cathedral, textiles and market lunch, and the Sixth.

half day · 5 stops

  1. 1Plaza de la Constitución30 min
  2. 2National Palace of Culture75 min
  3. 3Metropolitan Cathedral30 min
  4. 4Central Market90 min
  5. 5Sixth Avenue60 min

Places (1)

Central Market
Researched (not yet visited in person) Free entry

Central Market

It is one of the best places in the country to buy textiles at a leisurely pace and eat cheap and authentic food.

~60 minLocal foodRainy day

Useful traveler info

Get around by Uber (cheap and convenient); the Transmetro serves the center. Focus on the historic center (zone 1) during the day and the museums and zones 4/10/16 at other times. Like any capital: normal caution with phone and wallet, and avoid walking in lonely areas at night. La Aurora Airport is 15-25 minutes from almost everywhere.