Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala, home to around 994,938 people.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
National Palace of Culture
La Aurora Zoo
Parque Central (Plaza de la Constitucion)
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Local favourites
Hacienda Real
5A Avenida 14-67, Zona 10. One of the best places for steak. Try the tortillas with guacamole, frijoles (beans) and chorizo for starters, an
Tre Fratelli
Mainly Italian food.
Tamarindos
5 Avenida 9-27, Zona 10. Asian fusion cuisine, duck, ostrich, steak, shrimps, and maybe the best sushi in the city. Try the Moo Shu Duck, th
Restaurante Fridas
Mexican food. Chicken fajitas, Tortilla soup, pechuga de pollo en salsa de mango, pay azteca, a la flauta flautas, and for starters the ques
Tapas y Cañas
13 Calle 7-78, Zona 10. Spanish tapas. Try pinchos españoles, pinchos de pollo and albondigas de lomito. You have a choice between sitting i
Hooters
Avenida La Reforma 16-01, Zona 10, local 18. The same as the ones in the USA.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Spring
Double room US$22. English spoken. Situated in the colonial house, it has a nice cafeteria in the courtyard. But one annoying thing is that
Hilton Garden Inn
One mile from Aurora international airport. Free shuttle.
Hostal GuateFriends
In Zona 13, one minute from La Aurora International Airport, safe, private parking, affordable, breakfast, lunch and dinner, international f
Pension Meza
In Zona 1, near the Parque Central, safe, cheap, basic.
Dos Lunas Guest House
Free services included: airport transfer to or from La Aurora airport, breakfast and WiFi internet. Close to the airport.