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Plaza de la Constitución Created in 1776 after the capital was moved to the new location in Guatemala City after the 1773 earthquake. also currently used for festivals and other public events.

Catedral Metropolitana cathedral consecrated in 1815 

Palacio Arzobispal Archbishop's Palace of Guatemala City located next to the Metropolitan Cathedral.

Palacio Nacional de la Cultura - National Palace, iconic, ornate building featuring culture & history. (audio guide in Spanish but text in English, 25 informative pages, but not the same sequence as the guided tour). No self-guided tours allowed. Guided tours Monday to Friday: 9:30-10:00-10:30-11:00-11:30-12:00-13:00-14:00-14:30-15:00-15:30-16:00 Saturday and Sunday: 9:00-10:00-11:00-12:00-13:00-14:00-15:00. Must provide your ID number, a picture of the ID- ok (passport number or drivers license number- no one asked to see the ID, just enter it on the online form - Visit Code 8811), Foreigners: Q 40.00. Entrance fee can only be paid in local currency (exact change recommended). Tour times are in Spanish, rarely there is an English tour. The informational pamphlet is in both Spanish and English. Special events can cause the tours to be canceled without much notice. INFO 

Museo Nacional de Historia (MUNAH) National History Museum

Mercado Central Central Market

Pasaje Aycinena known as the first shopping center in Guatemala City 

Pasaje Rubio

Iglesia San Francisco

Rectoral parish of Our Lady of Remedies

Librería SOPHOS bookstore in Plaza Fontabella

Futeca Bowling in La Estacion

1890 Bowling in Oakland Place

VLT - Video Loteria casino

Museo Popol Vuh Museum with a sizable collection of Guatemalan & ancient Mayan art & cultural artifacts at the Francisco Marroquín University (website) Transportation drop-off and pick-up is at the designated area near the building. Walk through the parking lot and up the stairs to the covered area between two buildings. Located on the third floor. Small bookstore for further reading. Worth the uber just to see the beautiful campus. See both the artifacts and textiles museums if you have time. Artifacts also out in the open next to the paths between buildings.

Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena Cultural history museum with a collection of traditional Guatemalan clothing, textiles & ceramics at the Francisco Marroquín University (website) Beautiful campus with lush greenery. Lots of descriptions of objects with plenty of context for the displays in English . Large gift shop for picking up souvenirs. Located in the building across the covered open area from the building that houses the Popol Vuh museum.

Zoológico La Aurora very nice zoo, great layout, wide variety of animals, lots of food options. Q50 per person (credit cards accepted). Walking there is just as fast as uber, due to traffic flow. Cross over the the Pan American Highway on the two part pedestrian bridge just east of Denny's. Google maps does not have the pedestrian bridge in the database.

Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología (MUNAE) National Museum of Mayan Art: Archeology and Ethnology (website not working)  Foreigners Q 60.00 per person in local currency only, no ATMs nearby. Beautiful museum with large sculptures. Not much context for the objects on display. No English spoken, but friendly exchange with the sign-in and pay process. Transportation drop off is at the entrance to the parking lot for the group of buildings. Walk through the parking lot to find the entrance of the museum. 

Museo Nacional de Arte Moderno (MUNAM) - National Museum of Modern Art "Carlos Mérida". Open from Thursday to Sunday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Foreigners: Q. 50.00. Guided tours in English.

Museo de Historia Natural “Jorge Ibarra”  (MUNAHN) National Museum of Natural History 

Museo del Ferrocarril Railway museum 

Museo Militar y Ex Fuerte de San José Military Museum and Ex Fort Saint John

Museo de Historia Natural USAC Q10.00 foreigners

Jardín Botánico de Guatemala Botanical garden INFO open Monday to Friday 8am to 3pm

Museo Numismático de Guatemala Museum houses an extensive collection of coins, banknotes, and other objects related to Guatemala's monetary history. INFO

Torre del Reformador (Eiffel tower of Guatemala City) Landmark steel tower built in 1935 to honor Justo Rufino Barrios, a former president of Guatemala.

Arco de Correos Post Office and Telegraphs 

Museo de Correos y Telégrafos (Post and Telegraph Museum) The Postal and Philatelic (stamp collecting) Museum INFO the collection and study of postage and imprinted stamps - exhibition rooms are open to the public at no cost, from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm 

Iglesia Cerrito del Carmen oldest church in Guatemala City with a view of the city 

Iglesia Yurrita church with ornate Gothic features. No need to make a special trip.

Mapa en Relieve de Guatemala Massive 1905 relief map showing the country's rivers, volcanos, roads & other geographical features 

Kaminaljuyu Archaeological Center.

Museo Miraflores Modern, updated, archaeological museum displaying ancient Mayan artifacts. Focusing on the Kaminaljuyu, the most successful and prosperous Mayan metropolis in the valley of Guatemala. 3rd floor contains the permanent collection and the lowest level is the recreation of the burial mounds. website Descriptions in Spanish and English. Connected to the the Miraflores Mall. 

Parque de la Industria Convention center and expo area that hosts different events throughout the year

Forum Majadas event venue

Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias Performing arts theater

Teatro Lux Performing arts theaterTeatro Dick Smith at the Guatemalan American Institute EVENTS

Teatro de Don Juan Performing arts theater 

Danta best chocolate shop in Central America, worth the uber to get there. Award-winning chocolate with many different flavors. Small shop, highly recommended by locals. Using the wine model, some items are tracked from farm to end product. Recommend at a minimum the 16 chocolates sized box and a few extra bars.

Xocoli Chocolate shop in zone 10 - excellent local chocolate

Zürich- Chocolatería, deserts, and restaurant

Cigars La Casa del Habano

Oakland Place new, modern look, huge, indoor, upscale shopping mall with entertainment (bowling lanes), recognizable brands, multiple food courts, and grocery store (many levels) 

Miraflores new, stylish, multilevel shopping center with multiple food courts, grocery store, museum, movie theater, and bowling alley. Best pick-up and drop-off is on 7 Calle near the Museum. 2 typical food courts and several restaurants. High end food court, called Picoteo, on the 3rd level. website

Majadas Once Stylish open-air commercial park with a wide variety of stores & services, plus dining options. 

Pradera Concepción The most complete Shopping Center on the Road to El Salvador, with restaurants and entertainment. 

 Union Church of Guatemala For over 80 years, Union Church has served the English speaking community in Guatemala (website) Sundays: 8:15 AM - Contemporary Worship Service & Online Live Worship Service, 11 AM - Traditional Worship Service, 6 PM - The Worship Experience. There is social time after each service with coffee, jamaica, and snacks. Plan to stay and visit with the local parishioners, they love to share about their city.