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It is true that the one-time "jewel of Central America" has lost much of its luster. The fact remains that the isthmus' largest metropolis has exactly what you'd expect from an urban area of 2.5 million people—the best selection of restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, and museums in the country. The country's only true city does grow on you, although it probably takes longer than the typical short visit that most travelers give the place.
Guatemala City Hotels
The Old City remains the province of budget lodgings. Some of its hostelries were at one time the grandest hotels in Central America; today, a bit of that...read more
Fodor's Choice
Guatemala City Restaurants
As befits the capital city, restaurants represent the country's various regional cuisines as well as a sampling of fare from around the world. Together...read more
Things To Do in Guatemala City
Most Guatemalan cities are divided into numbered sectors...read more
Travel Deals in Guatemala City
- Guatemala Active IExplore
- Colonial Cities & Mayan Civilizations IExplore
- Guatemala Experience — $2,795 IExplore
- Guatemala, Honduras & Belize — $4,995 IExplore
Guatemala City Experiences
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Guatemala City exists only because of the 1773 earthquake that leveled nearby Antigua. Authorities decided once and for all to move their capital... Read more
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Who says you can't find Mayan ruins in the metropolitan area? From 300 BC to AD 900, an early Mayan city of some 50,000 people flourished in... Read more
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Mapa en Relieve. If you want to get the lay of the land before you head out to the country, this unusual relief map depicts Guatemala's precipitous... Read more
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The congested streets of Zona 1 have a reputation, not completely undeserved, for being unsafe—many visitors avoid downtown Guatemala City... Read more
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The lovely colonial city of Antigua remains the most popular day excursion from Guatemala City for tourists and residents alike—the latter... Read more
Travel Blog
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Reading trip reports from other travelers can be an invaluable resource for planning your next vacation. ... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
The best way to experience the incomparable Maya ruins is to get up just before the birds do, from a hotel... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
Antigua's streets are full of women and children peddling their wares, but only converse with them i... Read more
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