Guatemala City Travel Guide

Guatemala City (locally referred to as Guate) is the capital and largest city in Guatemala and the most populous city in Central America. It is located in the plateau valley in the south-central part of the country with an altitude of about 1,500 meters. It has a mild climate. It is the political, economic and cultural center and the most important transportation hub. The vast majority of international passengers enter and exit through this airport and go to Antigua, Lake Atitlan, Tikal and other places. It is mild throughout the year, and the dry season is better from November to April. Mainly based on the modern urban appearance, it is divided according to zones: there are modern commercial and financial shopping and dining areas (the more modern and safe No. 10 and No. 14 District), and there is also the historical old city center No. 1 District - located in the Central Square, the Cathedral, the National Palace and other historical buildings. The most worthwhile museums for travelers to visit are the museums with rich collections - especially the National Museum of Archeology and Ethnology (which systematically collects precious cultural relics such as stone tablets, jade, pottery and masks unearthed from Mayan sites across the country such as Tikal), and the Ixelles Museum, which displays Mayan textiles. GTQ Approximately equivalent. Prices are for reference only.