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May
77°F 25°C
60°F 15°C
Jun
74°F 23°C
60°F 15°C
Jul
74°F 23°C
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Aug
75°F 23°C
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Oct
72°F 22°C
59°F 15°C
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Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena
Ollie #1 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: Textiles and clothing of the Mayan people, Guatemala's indigenous community, are displayed at this outstanding museum, which also contains paintings,...... more » Owner description: Textiles and clothing of the Mayan people, Guatemala's indigenous community, are displayed at this outstanding museum, which also contains paintings, sculptures, photographs, interactive weaving exhibits, a cafe, bookstore and gift shop. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  3.3 km from city centre
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Mundo Petapa Irtra
Ollie #2 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  6.5 km from city centre
Metropolitan Cathedral
Ollie #3 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Built between 1782 and 1868 on the edge of Plaza Mayor, this Baroque-styled church contains ornate altars, statues and colonial artwork.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
La Merced
Ollie #4 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
This beautiful church contains artwork that was moved from La Merced in Antigua after that building was destroyed by earthquakes.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Museo Popol Vuh
Ollie #5 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: One of Central America's more modern museums, this natural history museum is best known for its funerary ceramics, but also includes well-known Maya...... more » Owner description: One of Central America's more modern museums, this natural history museum is best known for its funerary ceramics, but also includes well-known Maya pottery pieces and other artififacts spanning the period from 2000 B.C. through colonial times. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
Ollie #6 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews

This museum houses a vast collection of exquisite Maya artifacts displayed in the different halls: the archaeology section has objects from the Preclassic Period, The Classic... more »

Attraction type  Natural History Museums; History Museums
La Canada
Ollie #7 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: One of the nicest districts in Guatemala City, this exclusive neighborhood is home to several foreign embassies, large estates and houses ranging in...... more » Owner description: One of the nicest districts in Guatemala City, this exclusive neighborhood is home to several foreign embassies, large estates and houses ranging in style from traditional Mayan to colonial to ultramodern. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Palacio Nacional
Ollie #8 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
4 of 5 stars 30 reviews
The elaborate interior of this former presidential palace houses paintings and sculptures by famous Guatemalan artists.
Attraction type  Art Museums; History Museums; Historic Sites; Art Galleries
Zoologico Nacional La Aurora
Ollie #9 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
4 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Edificio de Correos Central
Ollie #10 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
The cantaloupe-colored post office is one of the loveliest buildings in the city.
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Union Church of Guatemala
Ollie #11 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews

English Speaking For more than 50 years, Union Church has served the English speaking community in Guatemala. If you are looking for a place where you can grow biblically, where... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites
Relief Map
Ollie #12 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: This scaled map and monument represents the geography of the country and shows many detailed features including lakes & rivers, cities, roadways and...... more » Owner description: This scaled map and monument represents the geography of the country and shows many detailed features including lakes & rivers, cities, roadways and other important locations. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Zona Viva
Ollie #13 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
4 of 5 stars 25 reviews
A swinging nightlife kicks in when the sun goes down in this cosmopolitan part of town, which by day is filled with business crowds.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Avenida La Reforma
Ollie #14 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
4 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Jardin Botanico
Ollie #15 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
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Museo de Musicos Invisibles
Ollie #16 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  2.5 km from city centre
National Museum of Modern Art
Ollie #17 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Academia de Equitacion El Cortijo
Ollie #18 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias - Teatro Nacional
Ollie #19 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Named for a Nobel Prize winner, this theater is a popular venue for opera, theater and ballet performances.
Attraction type  Theatres
Iglesia de San Francisco
Ollie #20 of 29 attractions in Guatemala City
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
The intricately carved wooden altar and the statue titled Jesus Nazareno del Perdon are the highlights in this church built between 1800 and 1851
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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