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Top 39 Things to Do in Guatemala City, Guatemala
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#1Tikal Day Tour by Air from Guatemala City
Explore Guatemala’s main attraction with this adventure to the ancient Mayan settlement Tikal. This UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches over 222 square...
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#2Chichicastenango Market & Lake Atitlán Tour
Discover Guatemala with a guided visit to picturesque Chichicastenango Market and Panajachel. Enjoy spectacular views over Lake Atitlán and the 3 nearby volc...
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#3Guatemala City Tour
See the capital's sights of interest featuring historic buildings, a famous avenue and even the local market. Along the way, visit the Constitution Plaza (Pl...
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#4Pacaya Volcano Hike & Thermal Baths Tour from Guatemala City
Set off on a guided hike to Pacaya, one of Guatemala’s most active volcanoes. After climbing up to the crater of an active volcano, trek through humid forest...
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#55-Day Antigua Guatemala, Chichicastenango & Santiago Atitlán Tour
Day 1:Arrive in Guatemala City, where your guide greets you and escorts you to your hotel. This charming colonial city once served as the heart of Central Am...
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#6Antigua Guatemala, Jade Factory and Surroundings Villages
Explore Antigua Guatemala and its surrounding villages on this comprehensive tour through the region. Learn about the area's fascinating history and colourfu...
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#7Lake Atitlan Tour with Boat from Guatemala City
Santiago Atitlán is the home of the Cojolya Weaving Center and Museum, founded by the Cojolya Association of Maya Women Weavers. The museum shows the history...
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#8Copán Ruins Day Tour from Guatemala City
Experience the ancient Mayan town of Copán, the main historical attraction of neighbouring Honduras. Located just over the eastern border, this archaeologica...
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#9TIkal One Day By Air with Lunch
Tikal, or Tik’al in modern Mayan orthography, is one of the largest archaeological sites and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Mayan civilisation. It is loc...
#10Full-Day City Tour & Jewellery Making and Lunch
Enjoy a full-day tour of Guatemala City that focuses on women's empowerment, community development, and art and design. Engage with talented Guatemalan ladie...
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Things to Do in Guatemala City
Guatemala City, or Guate as it is known for short, is busy reinventing itself as a tourist-friendly city, and it’s making a fine job of it! There are a profusion of new bars, cafes and restaurants in Zona 1, complementing the more upscale options out in Zona 9 and 10. The capital of Guatemala is the place where the best museums and galleries can be found for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of Guatemala’s culture past and present. Needless to say, Guate also makes a fantastic springboard to arrange trips to Guatemala’s other sites and activities.
Areas In & Trips from Guatemala City
The Old City – The old city is based in Zona 1, and has recently undergone a great deal of rejuvenation making it an attractive spot to wine and dine.
The New City – This is where you can find the finest restaurants in the city, largely centred on Zona 9 and 10. In the campus of the University Francisco Marroquínn are two fantastic museums devoted to Mayan culture and history: Museo Ixchel and the Popul Vuh Archaeological Museum.
Trips to Antigua – From Guate you can organise tours that take in the beauty of the colonial city of Antigua, the Mayan market town of Chichicastenango and the serene scenery of Lago de Atitlán.
Trips to Mayan Ruins – You can also book to visit the impressive ancient Mayan sites that Guatemala is most famous for. The sprawling ancient city of Tikal sits in the middle of the Petén rainforest and its majestic pyramid structures at its centre can be scaled by those with strong legs and a head for heights. Other Mayan ruins that can be visited include Yaxha and Copán.
Trips to Pacaya – Now you have tested your legs climbing those stone temples, you may like to take a guided hike to Pacaya, one of Guatemala’s most active volcanoes? After your ascent you will trek back down through forests to enjoy a relaxing dip in the Kawilal hot springs.
Things to See in Guatemala City
The impressive museums and galleries of the capital contain the best collections of antiquities and archaeological remains in the country. Further afield trips to the serene beauty of Lago de Atitlán can be arranged to see the volcanic lake that is fringed by attractive settlements and verdant hills. The main Mayan sites of Tikal, Yaxha and Copán are all in striking distance as well, offering the remains of settlements that continue to baffle historians today.
Things to Do in Guatemala City
A day tour of the city can introduce you to its best sights, museums and areas. The trendy bars and restaurants of Zona 1 can be found in a delightfully rejuvenated area of the old city. There are upmarket cafes and glitzy dining areas to be found in Zona 9 and 10 as well. For the energetic there are treks that can be arranged through the Petén jungle and plenty of volcano ascents to test your stamina. A trip to the colourful Mayan market town of Chichicastenango will show you how the contemporary Maya live and, of course, there are plenty of abandoned historic Mayan cities to explore too.
