Beach near Guatemala City, Guatemala

Guatemala City Travel Guide

Guatemala

Guatemala City is Guatemala’s capital and its largest urban centre, with a population of 3,095,099. It lies inland in the country’s central highlands, rather than on the coast.

Most visitors arriving by air use La Aurora International Airport (GUA). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so beach trips require travelling farther afield.

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Local time

3,095,099

Population

5,446 miles away

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Weather in Guatemala City

Fri

27°

Sat

28°

Sun

26°

Know before you go

Pays in GTQ

Plug type Type A & Type B & Type G & Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 110

Dial code +502

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Guatemala, especially for good service, but is not always expected. While not mandatory, rounding up or leaving a small tip is a nice gesture.

Best time to visit Guatemala City

Jan

25°6

Feb

26°6

Mar

28°3

Apr

28°7

May

28°15

Jun

25°24

Jul

25°19

Aug

26°20

Sep

25°26

Oct

24°23

Nov

23°12

Dec

23°7

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Guatemala City

  1. Museo Nacional de Arte Moderno Carlos Merida

    modern art museum

    4.8 km

  2. Mapa en Relieve de Guatemala

    museum

    2.8 km

  3. Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias

    theatre venue

    1.5 km

  4. Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena

    museum

    3 km

  5. Iglesia La Recolección

    christian place of worship

    1.6 km

  6. Plaza España

    monument

    3.9 km

  7. Museo de Correos, Telégrafos y Filatelia

    history museum

    0.7 km

  8. Rectory Saint Rose of Lima

    roman catholic place of worship

    0.7 km

Getting there

La Aurora International Airport · 5.8 km

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