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Zona Viva is a walkable, family-friendly neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. The neighborhood's charm comes through with its college atmosphere. Hotels in Zona Viva provide a good starting point for sightseeing in and around the Guatemala City area.

Sightseeing around Zona Viva

Some top local attractions include the museums, monuments, and university. Browse the collections at Ixchel Museum, Popol Vuh Museum, or Children's Museum. Attractions like National Museum of Modern Art, National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, and Natural History Museum highlight the local culture. El Obelisco, Torre del Reformador, and Bank of Guatemala are significant monuments. Union Church of Guatemala, Aldawa Mosque, and Church of St. Francis are some of the notable landmarks. Create some family memories at Botanical Garden, La Aurora Zoo, and Mundo Petapa.

There's plenty to do in the area, such as shopping and attending sporting events. Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores is a great place to catch a game or event. You can spend a leisurely day outdoors at Constitution Square or Central Park. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to The Village Shopping Center, Plaza Fontabella Shopping Center, and Oakland Mall. A visit to Paseo Cayala, Central Market, or Jade Maya Factory and Museum won't disappoint either.

Why not visit Embassy of Canada, Francisco Marroquin University, and Embassy of Israel in Guatemala while you're here? You can also head to Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Teatro Nacional, and Museum of Invisible Musicians.

Getting around Zona Viva

The closest major airport is Guatemala City (GUA-La Aurora Intl.), located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) from Zona Viva.