10 Nature & Parks in Guatemala Department That You Shouldn't Miss

November 30, 2021 Agatha Simes

Discover the best top things to do in Guatemala Department, Guatemala including La Aurora Zoo, Cerrito del Carmen, Volcan de Fuego, Naciones Unidas National Park, Plaza de la Constitucion, Jardin Botanico, Plaza del Obelisco, Parque Hipodromo del Norte, Esquilandia Avenida De Las Americas, Parque Ciudad Vieja.
Restaurants in Guatemala Department

1. La Aurora Zoo

Calle Interior Finca La Aurora 5 Interior Finca La Aurora Zona 13, Guatemala City 01013 Guatemala +502 2463 0463 [email protected] http://www.aurorazoo.org.gt
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 1,266 reviews

La Aurora Zoo

The Zoo la Aurora is located just in the heart of Guatemala City, is one of the largest gardens in the city with 287 species and more than 2100 animals in the entire collection The Zoo has different areas that show to the visitors the collections divided by continents The Zoo was founded in 1924 by José Maria Orellana Government. The Zoo La Aurora receive more tan 1 5 millions of visitors yearly All the efforts are focus on the education innovation and renovation of the park The Zoo covers over an área of 15 hectares with animals from around the world some species like Humboldt Penguins chimpanzees big cats Asian elephant giraffes and the new project “El Reino Kan y sus Reptiles” that is the biggest project of the zoo history with an herpetary with more than 50 species divided by reptiles, amphibians and spiders, all of them with the ideal conditions of living.

Reviewed By Qasem_N - Halifax, Canada

Very nice zoo! Most animals are there, and it's well organized. It's very close to the airport and shopping areas. I recommend

2. Cerrito del Carmen

Carmen cerrito del carmen, Guatemala City Guatemala http://cerritodelcarmen.org/
Excellent
46%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
17%
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Cerrito del Carmen

3. Volcan de Fuego

Asociacion Aprode Antigua,g, Guatemala City Guatemala +502 3524 0251 http://www.aprode.net
Excellent
72%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Volcan de Fuego

Reviewed By oaxaca2 - Cancun, Mexico

This is an amazing experience It starts with an ascent from 2400 to 3500 m at Acatenango base camp Then there is a very steep and treacherous descent to the inter mountains region followed by another steep ascent on del fuego At night the eruptions become colorful and amazingly beautiful It is such an experience to be able to get close to a volcano

4. Naciones Unidas National Park

21 km south of Guatemala City, Villa Nueva Guatemala +502 5651 4820 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/parquenacionesunidas.guate
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Naciones Unidas National Park

This is a beautiful park full of nature and different replicas of the most significant tourist sites in Guatemala. Parque Naciones Unidas has 2,375 hectares and is an ideal place to enjoy the nature or have a breathtaking hike in the heart of Guatemala. It is simply a site where you can have a good time with your friends and family.

5. Plaza de la Constitucion

6a Calle Zona 1, Guatemala City 01001 Guatemala
Excellent
30%
Good
35%
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29%
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4.0 based on 152 reviews

Plaza de la Constitucion

A popular gathering place on Sundays, this central park is filled with textile vendors, food stalls and musical performances.

Reviewed By myom624 - Coquitlam, Canada

It was just kind of a "welcoming change", I would say, after walking along the streets of the city's area with mostly heritage-styled buildings (likely its downtown which was not too crowded but still in a "close proximity" to buildings as can be expected being in like a city's core) to arrive at this impressive-sized plaza (likely "more a rectangle" than a square): where right about at the center is a fair-sized fountain with a "raised platform" right beside the fountain (for some good 360-degree viewing of the Plaza while leaning against the platform's railings), where also at about the center is a national flag (pretty-good-sized to look up above), and where also seen at the time (but yes likely a "usual scenario") just quite spread out over the Plaza's ground area were a "huge swarm" of pigeons with actually also kind of not surprisingly an outdoor vendor for pigeon food right nearby. And yes, to do in conjunction with this plaza (for about a half-day sightseeing in total) are Catedral Metropolitana on the Plaza's east side (with a pretty great "decorative interior" of nice paintings & these super-sized medals kind of a "unique feature" the likes of which I have seen at no other cathedral) and Palacio Nacional on the Plaza's north side (with 2 levels of a "fairly impressive" interior with some stairway murals, beautiful rooms & miscellaneous displays). Also, quite conveniently located in a close vicinity "pretty much right around" this plaza are Mercado Central (for all various Guatemala souvenirs and also with a food court for "local meals") and fast-food places such as McDonald's & Pizza Hut. Among the "main plazas" of South & Central Americas (with one in every capital & also some smaller cities), I was impressed most by "3 of them" one of which being this plaza (along with those of Bogota & Mexico City) for their wide-open spaciousness not just due to the size but also taking into account being uncluttered by things such as trees & flower beds (as is the case at some plazas making them less wide-open).

6. Jardin Botanico

Calle Mariscal Cruz near Av. La Reforma Zona 10, Guatemala City Guatemala 502 334 6064 http://c3.usac.edu.gt/jardinbotanico.usac.edu.gt/public_html
Excellent
54%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
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Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 54 reviews

Jardin Botanico

These beautiful gardens contain many local plants and flowers as well as some exotic specimens. It is the only botanical garden in Guatemala and was the first of its kind in Central America.

7. Plaza del Obelisco

Zona 9 Lugar de convergencia de las zonas 9, 10, 13 y 14., Guatemala City Guatemala
Excellent
13%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
53%
Poor
13%
Terrible
1%
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3.5 based on 15 reviews

Plaza del Obelisco

8. Parque Hipodromo del Norte

Parque Hipodromo del Norte, Guatemala City Guatemala http://cultura.muniguate.com/index.php/section-table/41-cantonjocotenango/129-hipodromonorte
Excellent
17%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
17%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 6 reviews

Parque Hipodromo del Norte

9. Esquilandia Avenida De Las Americas

Avenida De Las Americas Y 7 Calle Parque En El Centro De La Avenida De Las Americas, Guatemala City 01014 Guatemala http://www.esquilandia.com
Excellent
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Esquilandia Avenida De Las Americas

10. Parque Ciudad Vieja

2 Avenida Y 7 Calle A Zona 10 En Zona 10. Frente A La Embajada De Mexico., Guatemala City 01010 Guatemala
Excellent
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Parque Ciudad Vieja

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