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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

The elaborate interior of this former presidential palace houses paintings and sculptures by famous Guatemalan artists.

Attraction type: History museum; Historic home; Art gallery; Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City
Attraction type: Zoo
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

Named for a Nobel Prize winner, this theater is a popular venue for opera, theater and ballet performances.

Attraction type: Theatre
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City
Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

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.

Attraction type: Natural history museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

For really good deals on Guatemalan handicrafts, especially leather goods, woolen blankets and masks, check out the underground stalls here, where fresh produce is also available.

Attraction type: Flea/street market
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

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 you can worship...

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

The cantaloupe-colored post office is one of the loveliest buildings in the city.

Attraction type: Government building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City
Attraction type: Horse-riding stable
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

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 Period, The Post-Classic...

Attraction type: Natural history museum; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

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.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

Although only 75 meters tall, this landmark designed after the Eiffel Tower in Paris, is a symbol of pride for the people of Guatemala.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

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.

Attraction type: Natural history museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

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.

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City
Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

A popular gathering place on Sundays, this central park is filled with textile vendors, food stalls and musical performances.

Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza; Park
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

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 site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

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 site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City

This beautiful church contains artwork that was moved from La Merced in Antigua after that building was destroyed by earthquakes.

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 25 attractions in Guatemala City
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Street
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