Guatemala City, Guatemala

Guatemala City Travel Guide

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Local name: Ciudad de Guatemala Established: 1776 (248 years ago)Population: 994.9 thous. (2020)Area: 267.18 mi²Elevation: 4954 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 14°36'29"N, 90°30'53"W
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Guatemala City Top Attractions

Guatemala City Attractions - What to See and Explore

Guatemala City offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Zona Viva, Palacio Nacional, Relief map of Guatemala, La Aurora Zoo. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Guatemala City by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Guatemala City.

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Guatemala City – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Guatemala City, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Volcán de Agua (Antigua Guatemala), Antigua Guatemala Cathedral (Antigua Guatemala), Acatenango (Antigua Guatemala).

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Best Time To Visit Guatemala City

Learn when is the best time to travel to Guatemala City weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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December is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March, April, June and November.

Average temperatures in °F

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The air temperature in this location remains at a similar level throughout the year.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January. Most of it rains in June and September.

Length of day in hours

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The length of the day varies only slightly throughout the year. The difference between the longest and the shortest day is 1 hr and 43 min.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Guatemala City?

What is the best time to visit Guatemala City?

December is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March, April, June and November. The air temperature in this location remains at a similar level throughout the year.

Where to next? Visit guatemala Guatemala region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Guatemala.