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The Top 14 Attractions in Guatemala

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Guatemala. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Guatemala is a region where 14

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 29, 2025

National Palace of Culture

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Historical center of Guatemala

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Metropolitan Cathedral of Guatemala City

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The Cathedral of Guatemala City is dedicated to the Apostle James the Elder (Santiago) and is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de Guatemala...
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National Palace of Culture

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The National Palace is in the center of Guatemala City, Zone 1.
The Metropolitan Cathedral is next to it

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Guatemala City Central Post Office (Correo Central de Guatemala)

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The Guatemala Post Office was built between 1937 and 1940.

The building's distinctive archway was inspired by the Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua Guatemala.

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Plaza de la Constitución (Central Park of Guatemala)

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Here you can either feed the numerous pigeons or just sit and enjoy the view of the cathedral and the palace or go to the pedestrian zone and visit the shops.

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6a Avenida, Zona 1

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There are many shops here where you can buy all kinds of things or just stroll under the trees.
Tip: Café Léon has a lot of flair and a beautiful interior.

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Monument to Pope John Paul II

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The monument stands right next to the church, which was only built at the beginning of the 21st century, in the middle of the planned city of Cayala.

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The Giant of Cayalá

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Created by Walter Peter Brenner, born in Guatemala in 1965. He has been an artist and sculptor for 25 years and lives in Guatemala City. He studied architecture at the Francisco Marroquin University in Guatemala and sculptor in Zurich Artistics.com

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Casa Mesa, Guatemala City

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Private accommodation, in Zone 10, safe zone, Guatemala City, 5 minutes by Uber from Aurora airport. 5 rooms are rented, shared kitchen, private bathroom. The hosts are very friendly. I booked through Booking.com.

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Santos Mi Amor Rooftop Bar

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Nice rooftop bar on Bvd Vista Hermosa. You have to go through the Italian restaurant to get to the elevator. They serve cocktails, drinks and food at affordable prices.

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The Top 14 Attractions in Guatemala

National Palace of Culture

Metropolitan Cathedral of Guatemala City

National Palace of Culture

Guatemala City Central Post Office (Correo Central de Guatemala)

Plaza de la Constitución (Central Park of Guatemala)

6a Avenida, Zona 1

Monument to Pope John Paul II

The Giant of Cayalá

Casa Mesa, Guatemala City

Santos Mi Amor Rooftop Bar

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