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Things to see in Guatemala City (Guatemala): 18 places and when to go

Guatemala City is a major city in Guatemala with around 1,024,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (6), Temples (3), Nature (3). The best known are Kaminaljuyu, Torre del Reformador and Guatemala City Guatemala Temple. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April to May, July to August and October. In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Guatemala · 14.6231, -90.5289
Population
About 1,024,000
Places
18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Museums and art (6) · Temples (3) · Nature (3) · History (2) · Mountains (2) · With kids (2)
Best time
November to March.
Also possible
April to May, July to August and October.
Nearest airport
GUA Guatemala City, 4.5 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Cerro Alux, at 2,280 m.

What to see in Guatemala City

The places in and around Guatemala City, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

When to go to Guatemala City

The best time to visit Guatemala City is November to March; also possible: April to May, July to August and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time11:13
  2. FebBest time11:32
  3. MarBest time11:54
  4. AprPossible12:20
  5. MayPossible12:41
  6. JunBetter not12:52
  7. JulPossible12:47
  8. AugPossible12:29
  9. SepBetter not12:05
  10. OctPossible11:40
  11. NovBest time11:18
  12. DecBest time11:08

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08. In January, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.

When to go to Guatemala in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Guatemala City

The nearest main airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA, Guatemala City), 4.5 km as the crow flies. How to get around Guatemala (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Guatemala, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Guatemala City?

The best known: Kaminaljuyu, Torre del Reformador, Guatemala City Guatemala Temple, National Palace, Santo Domingo Church in Guatemala City. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Guatemala City?

November to March; also possible: April to May, July to August and October. In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08.

How do you get to Guatemala City?

The nearest main airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 4.5 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Guatemala City as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.