A Maya past in the middle of a capital — the mounds of Kaminaljuyu and the arcades of the old centre.
Guatemala City is the capital and the first stop on most trips into the country. Beneath it lies Kaminaljuyu, one of the major cities of the Maya world, and at its centre stand the buildings of colonial government. Antigua Guatemala is an hour away.
Best time to visit
November–April — dry season
Top sights & experiences
- 🏛️ Palacio Nacional de la Cultura
- ⛏️ Kaminaljuyu — a Maya City Under the Grass
- 🏺 Museo Miraflores
- 🚶 Centro Historico and 6a Avenida
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