10 Sights & Landmarks in Guatemala City That You Shouldn't Miss

October 27, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Guatemala City draws visitors whose interests range from Maya history to contemporary culture. Two museums house Maya artifacts, some of which were discovered on a nearby archaeological site. Other museums exhibit indigenous and modern art. In Mercado Central, an underground market, shoppers bargain with vendors selling local handicrafts. Additional attractions include a botanical garden and a scale replica of the Eiffel Tower. A night out in bustling Zona Viva caps off a day of sightseeing.
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1. St James Episcopal Church

Avenida La Castellana 40-06 Zona, Guatemala City 01008 Guatemala +502 2472 0852 http://www.facebook.com/englishspeakingchurchguatemala
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St James Episcopal Church

St. James Episcopal Cathedral was built in 1967 and houses the only English speaking Episcopal congregation in Guatemala City. St. James Episcopal Church is an English speaking congregation in Guatemala City. We have Holy Communion and children services each Sunday at 9:15AM, and refreshments served afterwards.

2. Godoy's Coffee Roasting Experience

7a Avenida 15-85 Zona 13 Colonia Aurora I, Guatemala City 01013 Guatemala +502 2219 5364 [email protected] http://www.godoyscoffee.com
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Godoy's Coffee Roasting Experience

Roasting Plant Coffee Tour in Guatemala City. 2 minutes away from airport.

3. Palacio Nacional

6 Calle and 7 Ave. Plaza de Armas - Zona 1, Guatemala City 01001 Guatemala +502 2239 5000 http://mcd.gob.gt/palacio-nacional-de-la-cultura
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Palacio Nacional

The elaborate interior of this former presidential palace houses paintings and sculptures by famous Guatemalan artists.

Reviewed By Sierrita - Guatemala City, Guatemala

We Just invited to this special building made in 1944 i think. The ceremony was nice and we were with the president of the country. This place was made from a special kind of rock, green colored. The rooms are wonderful and the paintings and everything are splendid. Today is a musuem too, a place to visit in This beautiful country.

4. Mezquita Aldawa Islamica de Guatemala

4a Calle 7-77 Zona 9, Guatemala City 01009 Guatemala +502 2362 5906 [email protected] http://www.aldawa.org/aldawa.html
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Mezquita Aldawa Islamica de Guatemala

5. Edificio de Correos Central

Avenida 12-11 7 Zona 1, Guatemala City 01010 Guatemala +502 2318 7700 http://www.correosytelegrafos.civ.gob.gt/
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Edificio de Correos Central

The cantaloupe-colored post office is one of the loveliest buildings in the city.

Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

While visiting the historic center of Ciudad de Guatemala, this awesome building will certainly catch your attention. This is the "Palacio de Correos", the main post office of the country's capital city. It was designed by Guatemalan architect and engineer Rafael Pérez de León and was inaugurated on November 10, 1940. It is clearly inspired by the famous "Arco de Santa Catalina" in Antigua (Guatemala) and represents the perfect fusion of 1930-1940's neo colonial and art deco styles. The monumental arch over 12ª Calle, in Zone 1, is one of the most pictured tourist attractions of Ciudad de Guatemala. A great frame for selfies! No wonder, due to its beauty and architectural richness, the "Edificio de Correos Central" was appointed as a Guatemalan National Cultural Heritage Site! Unmissable! Enjoy!

6. Iglesia de San Sebastian

6 Avenida y 2 Calle, Guatemala City 01001 Guatemala
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Iglesia de San Sebastian

7. Catedral Metropolitana

8 Calle 7 Av., Guatemala City 01001 Guatemala +502 2504 6868 http://catedralbicentenaria.org/
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Catedral Metropolitana

Built between 1782 and 1868 on the edge of Plaza Mayor, this Baroque-styled church contains ornate altars, statues and colonial artwork.

Reviewed By myom624 - Coquitlam, Canada

Really "quite awesome" once stepped inside this cathedral was seeing its main aisle which I would just describe as one "packed with grandness" where along its both sides are not small but "quite sizeable" paintings depicting the life events of Christ (and with brief descriptions of the artists below from which can be determined the "historic ages" of the paintings themselves!) and also a "unique sight" (as such had been seen in no other cathedral before) which is that of "super-sized" medals likely kind of bigger versions of the medals awarded in this country for exceptional services & such. So yes, a big cathedral with quite plentiful to see inside where apart from those along the main aisle are also shrines & secondary altars (along the two length-side aisles) also with their own displays of interesting sculptures & such, this cathedral actually is one reminiscent for me of those in South America (with grand & ornate interiors in many of the "main cathedrals" of the cities) than in Central America (with just generally plain cathedral interiors from Panama & up with a few exceptions such as the Cathedral of Leon in Nicaragua & the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City). And with the entrance from a "pedestrian street" located on the south side, very conveniently right beside that entrance is Mercado Central (a great place for all kinds of Guatemala souvenirs & also like a food court down below for some delicious "local meals"). And yes, also definitely to stop by while at this area are the 2 sites at just a very short walk from this cathedral (to the right after coming out): the city's "main plaza" Plaza Mayor de la Constitucion (with really quite a bit of space to walk around where at about its center are a big national flag & a fountain and yes where the "west face" of this cathedral is on the Plaza's east side) and the "long building" of Palacio Nacional de la Cultura on the Plaza's north side (with 2 levels of a "fairly impressive" interior to see on an hourly-or-so "guided tour").

8. Iglesia de San Francisco

6 Av. and 13 Calle, Guatemala City Guatemala
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Iglesia de San Francisco

The intricately carved wooden altar and the statue titled Jesus Nazareno del Perdon are the highlights in this church built between 1800 and 1851

Reviewed By alaylas

Definitely visit.It's a beautiful church in Guatemala. It's on 6 av. and worth the walk to stop in for a few minutes.

9. La Merced

5 Calle and 11 Av, Guatemala City Guatemala
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La Merced

This beautiful church contains artwork that was moved from La Merced in Antigua after that building was destroyed by earthquakes.

Reviewed By Elchichagt - Guatemala City, Guatemala

If you like historic places and religious buildings, La Merced is right for you! The best day to visit is on wenesdays because in this Church you will find the miracaulos: San Judas Tadeo, and specially in this day you will see a lot of sales specially for worship him. If you are a beliver buy the ninth for pray and you will me amezed of the results. Near this Church, if you like tasting the real flavor of Guatemala, there are 1 or 2 little cafeterias where you will find a refreshing and tastful beverage called "Fresco de Suchiles" made of a mix of fruits of Guatemala.

10. Quauhquechollan

Universidad Francisco Marroquin 6 Calle final, Guatemala City 01010 Guatemala +502 2338 7959 [email protected] http://lienzo.ufm.edu/
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Quauhquechollan

The Lienzo de Quauhquechollan is a pictographic painting on cotton cloth, created circa 1530. The Lienzois considered the first map of Guatemala. It is also the only firsthand indigenous account of the conquest of Guatemala, and one of the few sources to record the military campaigns of Jorge de Alvarado in 1527-1530.

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