Guatemala
Guatemala City
Attractions
Attractions in Guatemala City
Mercado Central
For really good deals on Guatemalan handicrafts, especially leather goods, woolen blankets and masks, check out the underground stalls here, where fresh produce is also available.
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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
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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.
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La Canada
One of the nicest districts in Guatemala City, this exclusive neighborhood is home to several foreign embassies, large estates and houses ranging in style from traditional Mayan to colonial to ultramodern.
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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.
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Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena
Textiles and clothing of the Mayan people, Guatemala's indigenous community, are displayed at this outstanding museum, which also contains paintings, sculptures, photographs, interactive weaving exhibits, a cafe, bookstore and gift shop.
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National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
This museum houses a vast collection of exquisite Maya artifacts displayed in the different halls: the archaeology section has objects from the Preclassic Period, The Classic Period, The Post-Classic and an ethnology section that shows linguistic Maya groups, textiles and traditions. Valuable treasures, such as the Piedras Negras throne, are found at this museum. There is a mock up of Tikal made to scale and beautifully displayed Tikal lords' jade, conch, or shells necklaces. The museureceives ....
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Palacio Nacional
The elaborate interior of this former presidential palace houses paintings and sculptures by famous Guatemalan artists.
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Plaza Mayor de la Constitucion
A popular gathering place on Sundays, this central park is filled with textile vendors, food stalls and musical performances.
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