10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Guatemala City That You Shouldn't Miss

May 27, 2021 Ying Subia

Guatemala City draws visitors whose interests range from Maya history to contemporary culture. Two museums house Maya artifacts, some of which were discovered on a nearby archaeological site. Other museums exhibit indigenous and modern art. In Mercado Central, an underground market, shoppers bargain with vendors selling local handicrafts. Additional attractions include a botanical garden and a scale replica of the Eiffel Tower. A night out in bustling Zona Viva caps off a day of sightseeing.
Restaurants in Guatemala City

1. Central de Turismo

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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Central de Turismo

Guatemala's Tourism Center We are a company who wants to understand your needs, we want to help you in your travel plans putting ourselves in your shoes. You will receive advise and buy tours with us. Thank you for visiting us and let us know your comments, we appreciate that! Best regards from Lucia and Norman Raxón

2. Sin Rumbo

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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Sin Rumbo

Sin Rumbo is a mountaineering group that offers private and public tours to volcanes, national parks, lakes, rivers and caves all over Guatemala.

3. Authentic Guatemala

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5.0 based on 123 reviews

Authentic Guatemala

Authentic is a private tour & transportation service created by experts in tourism for people seeking privacy, safety and comfort. We love to advise, interact, and serve our customers to make each trip an unforgettable experience. We make a difference, offering a real adventure with the support of community guides and local people.

4. GTM Tour Guide & Travel Services

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GTM Tour Guide & Travel Services

Knowing that this is a time difficult for all and that ultimately will change the way of doing tourism, in GTM Tour Guide & Travel Services we have implemented measures of sanitation are very important within our vehicles, which will be always under cleaning in each loading and unloading point (as the visitor goes on his journey at that time) so that when you re-approach it, you find it clean and disinfected completely. We will also have Alcohol gel kits, latex gloves and masks throughout the trip. In addition, it will be the obligation of each passenger to take the temperature daily to carry a health record that can inlcuso guarantee the continuity of their trip to another country or when leaving ours, taking care of COVID 19 is everyone's business and that is why we will guarantee that our guides and pilots will also have a medical record, where they guarantee that they are free of the virus of Covid 19.

5. Extreme Climber

5ta. Calle 10-44 Zona 3, De Mixco Colonia Nueva Montserrat, Guatemala City 01057 Guatemala +502 4244 1540 [email protected] http://www.extremeclimberguatemala.com/wp/cb/
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Extreme Climber

Extreme Climber is a trip agency that has the best ideas to provide you different ways to discover Guatemala. We can give you an amazing experience on our guided hiking trips, in volcanoes such as Acatenango and Pacaya, or around Antigua Guatemala to explore the surroundings. Also, if you rather another outdoors/indoors activities, like trail running, biking session and trips that can be enjoyed by the whole family. For indoors, the best way to keep training in the city is our gym, Casa Boulder. Casa Boulder is one of our projects as a climbing gym and social space where you can train rock climbing. We are the only house in Central America that has been modified to be a climber’s dream playground! Come visit us if you're looking to learn how to climb, for a workout or just as a place to hang out. We organize climbing trips for all levels. For independent climbers looking to connect with locals, this should be your first stop. We can also help with accomodation and transport.

Reviewed By 86trust - Munich, Germany

Mario was booked through our travel agent Martsam travel and he was a fantastic guide to show us up. Mario is incredible friendly, accommodating, knowledgable about the volcano as well as the nature and region around it, he's simply a lot of fun to be with and made the trip a very exciting and special experience for my girlfriend and me. Especially for the last bit, I would recommend to wear actual hiking shoes, as you will walk on lava stone so you make sure your ankles are firm, then it will be much easier than just with hiking shoes. Going up closer to the cone and actually seeing hot red lava is super exciting. Everything else, Mario took care of, he also prepared a nice picnic for us before we went down again and his home baked banana bread was just yummy. Thank you very much, Marco, we hope to see you again!

6. Mercado Central

8 Calle and 8 Ave., Guatemala City 01001 Guatemala
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Mercado Central

For really good deals on Guatemalan handicrafts, especially leather goods, woolen blankets and masks, check out the underground stalls here, where fresh produce is also available.

Reviewed By tg0mide - Westbury, United States

Right behind the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Mercado Central is a must. You can get lost in it. Wonderful crafts to delight your eyes and a great place to shop. Prices are incredible, but never pay what the sellers are asking for. Bargain, bargain and bargain. Things are much cheaper than Antigua. If you don't intend to shop, do not skip it. It is a wonderful experience!

7. Palacio Nacional

6 Calle and 7 Ave. Plaza de Armas - Zona 1, Guatemala City 01001 Guatemala +502 2239 5000 http://mcd.gob.gt/palacio-nacional-de-la-cultura
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Palacio Nacional

The elaborate interior of this former presidential palace houses paintings and sculptures by famous Guatemalan artists.

Reviewed By Sierrita - Guatemala City, Guatemala

We Just invited to this special building made in 1944 i think. The ceremony was nice and we were with the president of the country. This place was made from a special kind of rock, green colored. The rooms are wonderful and the paintings and everything are splendid. Today is a musuem too, a place to visit in This beautiful country.

8. Maya Sky - Day Tour

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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Maya Sky - Day Tour

Tour operador & DMC . is a leader in the local market, our company was stablished in 1999, up to date our company has become one of the best ways to organize trips to Guatemala, providing personalized service according to the interests and budget of our clients, always under the highest standards of quality. Let us be your choice for you Guatemala trip!

9. Catedral Metropolitana

8 Calle 7 Av., Guatemala City 01001 Guatemala +502 2504 6868 http://catedralbicentenaria.org/
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Catedral Metropolitana

Built between 1782 and 1868 on the edge of Plaza Mayor, this Baroque-styled church contains ornate altars, statues and colonial artwork.

Reviewed By myom624 - Coquitlam, Canada

Really "quite awesome" once stepped inside this cathedral was seeing its main aisle which I would just describe as one "packed with grandness" where along its both sides are not small but "quite sizeable" paintings depicting the life events of Christ (and with brief descriptions of the artists below from which can be determined the "historic ages" of the paintings themselves!) and also a "unique sight" (as such had been seen in no other cathedral before) which is that of "super-sized" medals likely kind of bigger versions of the medals awarded in this country for exceptional services & such. So yes, a big cathedral with quite plentiful to see inside where apart from those along the main aisle are also shrines & secondary altars (along the two length-side aisles) also with their own displays of interesting sculptures & such, this cathedral actually is one reminiscent for me of those in South America (with grand & ornate interiors in many of the "main cathedrals" of the cities) than in Central America (with just generally plain cathedral interiors from Panama & up with a few exceptions such as the Cathedral of Leon in Nicaragua & the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City). And with the entrance from a "pedestrian street" located on the south side, very conveniently right beside that entrance is Mercado Central (a great place for all kinds of Guatemala souvenirs & also like a food court down below for some delicious "local meals"). And yes, also definitely to stop by while at this area are the 2 sites at just a very short walk from this cathedral (to the right after coming out): the city's "main plaza" Plaza Mayor de la Constitucion (with really quite a bit of space to walk around where at about its center are a big national flag & a fountain and yes where the "west face" of this cathedral is on the Plaza's east side) and the "long building" of Palacio Nacional de la Cultura on the Plaza's north side (with 2 levels of a "fairly impressive" interior to see on an hourly-or-so "guided tour").

10. La Aurora Zoo

Calle Interior Finca La Aurora 5 Interior Finca La Aurora Zona 13, Guatemala City 01013 Guatemala +502 2463 0463 [email protected] http://www.aurorazoo.org.gt
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La Aurora Zoo

The Zoo la Aurora is located just in the heart of Guatemala City, is one of the largest gardens in the city with 287 species and more than 2100 animals in the entire collection The Zoo has different areas that show to the visitors the collections divided by continents The Zoo was founded in 1924 by José Maria Orellana Government. The Zoo La Aurora receive more tan 1 5 millions of visitors yearly All the efforts are focus on the education innovation and renovation of the park The Zoo covers over an área of 15 hectares with animals from around the world some species like Humboldt Penguins chimpanzees big cats Asian elephant giraffes and the new project “El Reino Kan y sus Reptiles” that is the biggest project of the zoo history with an herpetary with more than 50 species divided by reptiles, amphibians and spiders, all of them with the ideal conditions of living.

Reviewed By Qasem_N - Halifax, Canada

Very nice zoo! Most animals are there, and it's well organized. It's very close to the airport and shopping areas. I recommend

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