Attractions in Guatemala

Santa Catalina Arch

An iconic arch in Antigua, originally built to allow nuns from a convent to cross the street unseen.

Church of San Andrés Xecul

A church with an incredibly colorful and detailed facade, blending Maya and Christian symbols.

San Francisco El Grande Church

One of the largest and oldest churches in Antigua, burial place of Saint Hermano Pedro.

Paseo Cayalá

A modern, planned urban development in Guatemala City with neoclassical architecture.

Palace of the Captains General

The former government headquarters of the Spanish colony in Antigua, now a cultural center.

National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

The national museum showcasing Maya history and Guatemala's cultural heritage.

Metropolitan Cathedral

The main cathedral in Guatemala City, featuring neoclassical and baroque architecture.

Finca Filadelfia Coffee Resort

One of the oldest and most famous coffee plantations in Guatemala, near Antigua.

Yurrita Church (Our Lady of Sorrows)

A private church in Guatemala City with a unique, mixed-baroque architectural style.

Convent of the Capuchins

A well-preserved convent in Antigua, known for its unique circular tower.

La Merced Church

An impressive baroque church in Antigua that withstood the 1773 earthquakes.

Torre del Reformador

A 75-meter-tall steel tower in Guatemala City, modeled after the Eiffel Tower.

Pasacaballo Suspension Bridge

A modern suspension bridge that is an important transportation link in the south.

Quetzaltenango Central Park

The main plaza of Quetzaltenango, surrounded by important historical buildings.

Basilica of Esquipulas

The most important pilgrimage site in Central America, housing the Black Christ.

Marimba Monument

A monument in Quetzaltenango dedicated to the national instrument of Guatemala.

Bridge of the Slaves

A colonial-era stone arch bridge over the Río Los Esclavos.

Chichicastenango

The town is famous for its traditional and colorful Maya market.

Semuc Champey

A natural monument with turquoise limestone pools in the jungle.

Monument to Christopher Columbus

A monument in Guatemala City dedicated to the explorer.

El Mirador

Ancient Maya city featuring one of the largest pyramids in the world.

La Aurora Zoo

The largest zoo in Guatemala City, founded in 1924.

Doroteo Guamuch Flores Stadium

The national stadium of Guatemala, located in Guatemala City.

Obelisk of Guatemala City

A monument dedicated to the independence of Guatemala.

Livingston

Coastal town with a unique Garifuna culture.

Cathedral of San Jose

Historic cathedral in Antigua Guatemala.

San Felipe Castle

Spanish fortress on the Rio Dulce.

Nature

Laguna Lachuá

A nearly perfect circular, clear karst lake in the middle of a national park and jungle.

Lake Petén Itzá

A large, deep lake in the heart of the Petén Basin, with the city of Flores on an island.

Laguna Brava (Yolnabaj)

A remote, picturesque lake near the Mexican border, known for its turquoise waters.

Laguna Chichoj

A small lake near San Cristóbal Verapaz which is, however, ecologically threatened.

Laguna de Ayarza

A deep blue crater lake located in a twin caldera of volcanic origin.

Lake Atitlán

A breathtaking crater lake surrounded by three volcanoes and Maya villages.

Santa María Volcano

A large active volcano near Quetzaltenango whose 1902 eruption was one of the largest of the 20th century.

Lake Izabal

The largest lake in Guatemala.

Maya Mountains

A mountain range extending from Belize into eastern Guatemala, rich in pristine nature.

Sierra de los Cuchumatanes

The highest and most massive mountain range in Central America outside of the volcanic chain.

Hill of the Cross

A hill with a cross north of Antigua, offering a famous viewpoint of the city.

Volcán de Agua

A prominent, symmetrical volcano that dominates the landscape near Antigua Guatemala.

Chingo Volcano

A volcano whose summit lies exactly on the border between Guatemala and El Salvador.

Sierra de Chuacús

A mountain range in central Guatemala that separates the highlands from the lowlands.

Santiaguito Lava Dome

An active complex of four lava domes at the foot of the Santa María volcano.

Tacaná Volcano

A significant stratovolcano on the border between Guatemala and Mexico.

More highlights

History of the United Fruit Company

The historical influence of the American company on Guatemala's economy and politics, especially in banana cultivation.

Earthquake of 1773

The series of earthquakes that destroyed the then-capital, Antigua Guatemala, leading to the founding of Guatemala City.

Liberal Revolution of 1871

A historical event that led to the overthrow of the conservative government and initiated an era of liberal reforms.

Ceibal Ruins

A major Maya site on the Pasión River, known for its fine stelae and ceremonial architecture.

forest

Sipacate-Naranjo National Park

A coastal protected area with mangrove forests, important for sea turtle nesting sites.

Antigua Mint

The ruins of the royal mint in Antigua, where the first coins of Central America were produced.

kid-landmark

Mundo Petapa

A large amusement park in Guatemala City with rides, water areas, and family spaces.