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Guatemala City
Guatemala
Honor guards at National Palace, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Why visit Guatemala City
Depending on who you talk to, Guatemala City (or Guate as it's also known) is either big, dirty, dangerous and utterly forgettable, or big, dirty, dangerous and utterly fascinating. Either way, there's no doubt there's an energy here unlike anywhere else in Guatemala. It's a place where dilapidated buses belch fumes next to BMWs and Hummers, and where skyscrapers drop shadows on shantytowns.
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Top places to visit in Guatemala City
Discover the best attractions in Guatemala City from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
Attraction in Guatemala CityPalacio Nacional de la Cultura
Attraction in Guatemala CityMapa en Relieve
Attraction in Guatemala CityParque Arqueológico Kaminaljuyú
Attraction in Guatemala CityMuseo Ixchel- Attraction in Guatemala CityMuseo Miraflores
- Attraction in Guatemala CityMuseo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología
- Attraction in Guatemala CityMuseo del Ferrocarril
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Best Things to Do
There’s an undeniable buzz to Guatemala’s capital that you won’t find anywhere else in the country. Here are the best things to do in Guatemala City.
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