Rene Hernandez · CC BY-SA 2.0
Guatemala City
Guatemala · GUA
Sprawling highland capital and the country's front door.
About
Guatemala City, also known colloquially by the nickname Guate, is the national capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala. It serves as the municipal capital of the surrounding Guatemala Department. Its metropolitan area is also the largest in Central America. The city is located in a mountain valley called Valle de la Ermita in the south-central part of the country.
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- hiking · good
- historical · good
- nature · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan74°F8d wet
- Feb77°F5d wet
- Mar80°F5d wet
- Apr82°F9d wet
- May80°F20d wet
- Jun75°F25d wet
- Jul75°F20d wet
- Aug76°F23d wet
- Sep75°F26d wet
- Oct73°F23d wet
- Nov72°F13d wet
- Dec73°F8d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
4-Hour Bike Tour Guatemala CityFrom $70 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Graffiti Walking Tour in 4 Grados Norte Guatemala CityFrom $20 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
PRIVATE SHUTTLE from Airport/Antigua to EL PAREDON or Vice VersaFrom $42 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private transportation from Airport Aurora to ANTIGUA GuatemalaFrom $65 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Glimpse Of Guatemala - Tour OnlyFrom $173 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private transfer from Airport to PanajachelFrom $78 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into La Aurora International Airport (GUA), about 4.1 mi away.
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