Universidad Galileo, Guatemala City

#52 among attractions in Guatemala City

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Galileo University is a private university in Guatemala City. It was founded and authorized on October 31, 2000. Initially, it was the School of Computer Engineering of Universidad Francisco Marroquín. It stands out for its technological contribution in higher education in Guatemala. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 31 October 2000 (23 years ago)Coordinates: 14°36'34"N, 90°30'21"W

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7a. Avenida, calle Dr. Eduardo Suger Cofiño, Zona 10Guatemala City Guatemala

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Universidad Galileo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Avenida Reforma, Zona Viva, Oakland Mall, Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias.

0.7 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Avenida Reforma, Guatemala City
19 min walk • Avenida Reforma is a vibrant shopping district in the heart of Guatemala City, Guatemala. Known for its wide boulevards lined with an array of shops, boutiques, and commercial establishments, this bustling avenue is a destination for both locals and tourists seeking a...
0.9 miSW
14°35'53"N • 90°30'47"W
Zona Viva, Guatemala City
24 min walk • Shopping, Shopping district, Neighbourhood
0.8 miS
14°35'55"N • 90°30'26"W
Oakland Mall, Guatemala City
20 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias, Guatemala City
38 min walk • The Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias, commonly called Teatro Nacional, is a cultural center in Guatemala City, Guatemala. It is located in the Centro Cívico of the city and was built in the same place of the old Fuerte de San José. Its form, which emulates a seated jaguar, stands out from the adjacent buildings.
~590 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena, Guatemala City
3 min walk • The Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Textiles and Clothing is a museum in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The museum explores the Guatemalan traditions of dress throughout the country and also has notable collections of ceramics, textiles, jewelry and books.
0.8 miW
Monument to a former Guatemalan leader
Torre del Reformador, Guatemala City
20 min walk • The Torre del Reformador is a 71.85 meter tall steel framework tower in Zone 9 of Guatemala City. The tower was built in 1935, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Justo Rufino Barrios, who was President of Guatemala and instituted a number of reforms.
1.3 miSW
Memorial, Shopping centre
Obelsik, Guatemala City
35 min walk • El Obelisco or Monumento a los Próceres de la Independencia is a monument in Guatemala City, Guatemala built in 1935 under dictator Jorge Ubico and designed by Rafael Pérez De León. It commemorates the independence of Central America. the 18-metre high, 221-ton stone structure...
~590 ftS
14°36'29"N • 90°30'18"W
Museo Popol Vuh, Guatemala City
3 min walk • Museum, Natural history museum
1.2 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores, Guatemala City
30 min walk • The Estadio Nacional Doroteo Guamuch Flores is a multi-use national stadium in Guatemala City, the largest in Guatemala. It was built in 1948, to host the Central American and Caribbean Games in 1950, and was renamed after long-distance runner Doroteo Guamuch Flores, winner of the 1952 Boston Marathon.
0.5 miNW
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Estadio del Ejército, Guatemala City
13 min walk • Estadio del Ejército, officially Estadio Coronel Guillermo Reyes Gramajo was a football stadium located in Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala. The stadium was built in 1950 and is the home of Aurora F.C. It was demolished in late 2021 as a replacement for a shopping center.
0.8 miSW
14°36'5"N • 90°30'53"W
Géminis 10, Guatemala City
22 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Building

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Universidad Galileo?

Nearby attractions include Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena, Guatemala City (3 min walk), Museo Popol Vuh, Guatemala City (3 min walk), Universidad Francisco Marroquín, Guatemala City (5 min walk), Torre del Reformador, Guatemala City (20 min walk).

How to get to Universidad Galileo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Universidad Galileo:

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Platinum Centro Amėrica (24 min walk)
Bus (24 min walk)