Central America and the Caribbean · Central America · Introductory note

Guatemala City,
Guatemala.

A broad highland capital with distinct zones, museums and a rich contemporary Guatemalan food scene.

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A view of Guatemala City Guatemala skyline — Guatemala City, Guatemala · Guatemala City Zone 13 (resized) · Jordy Urban12 · CC BY-SA 4.0

A first note for getting oriented.

Culture & everyday life

A sense of place.

This brief entry is an orientation point for Guatemala City, rather than a researched cultural guide. Follow the country profile for related places and fuller coverage where available.

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Key places & landmarks

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Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala — The Arch of Santa Catalina in the town of Antigua, Guatemala — **Also in Guatemala · Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala** Arco de Santa Catalina Antigua Guatemala edit2 (resized) · Adalberto.H.Vega uploaded and derivative work: MrPanyGoff · CC BY 3.0

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