Location: Guatemala City
Top Things to do in Guatemala City
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What to do and see in Guatemala City, Guatemala Department: The Best Nature & Parks
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. La Aurora Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,266 reviews
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
2. Cerrito del Carmen
3. Volcan de Fuego
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By oaxaca2 - Cancun, Mexico
This is an amazing experience It starts with an ascent from 2400 to 3500 m at Acatenango base camp Then there is a very steep and treacherous descent to the inter mountains region followed by another steep ascent on del fuego At night the eruptions become colorful and amazingly beautiful It is such an experience to be able to get close to a volcano
4. Plaza de la Constitucion
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4.0 based on 152 reviews
A popular gathering place on Sundays, this central park is filled with textile vendors, food stalls and musical performances.
Reviewed By myom624 - Coquitlam, Canada
It was just kind of a "welcoming change", I would say, after walking along the streets of the city's area with mostly heritage-styled buildings (likely its downtown which was not too crowded but still in a "close proximity" to buildings as can be expected being in like a city's core) to arrive at this impressive-sized plaza (likely "more a rectangle" than a square): where right about at the center is a fair-sized fountain with a "raised platform" right beside the fountain (for some good 360-degree viewing of the Plaza while leaning against the platform's railings), where also at about the center is a national flag (pretty-good-sized to look up above), and where also seen at the time (but yes likely a "usual scenario") just quite spread out over the Plaza's ground area were a "huge swarm" of pigeons with actually also kind of not surprisingly an outdoor vendor for pigeon food right nearby. And yes, to do in conjunction with this plaza (for about a half-day sightseeing in total) are Catedral Metropolitana on the Plaza's east side (with a pretty great "decorative interior" of nice paintings & these super-sized medals kind of a "unique feature" the likes of which I have seen at no other cathedral) and Palacio Nacional on the Plaza's north side (with 2 levels of a "fairly impressive" interior with some stairway murals, beautiful rooms & miscellaneous displays). Also, quite conveniently located in a close vicinity "pretty much right around" this plaza are Mercado Central (for all various Guatemala souvenirs and also with a food court for "local meals") and fast-food places such as McDonald's & Pizza Hut. Among the "main plazas" of South & Central Americas (with one in every capital & also some smaller cities), I was impressed most by "3 of them" one of which being this plaza (along with those of Bogota & Mexico City) for their wide-open spaciousness not just due to the size but also taking into account being uncluttered by things such as trees & flower beds (as is the case at some plazas making them less wide-open).
5. Jardin Botanico
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
These beautiful gardens contain many local plants and flowers as well as some exotic specimens. It is the only botanical garden in Guatemala and was the first of its kind in Central America.
6. Plaza del Obelisco
7. Parque Hipodromo del Norte
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 6 reviews
