Why go
- Capital and largest city of Guatemala.
- Served by La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
History
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.
Where to stay
14 Calle 2-51, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala · ihg.com
HFRH+CR5, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala · dainonnihotel.com
2 Calle 20-23, Cdad. de Guatemala 01015, Guatemala · vistaquince.com
14 Calle 7-88, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala · inmaculadahotel.com
7A Avenida 15-45, Cdad. de Guatemala 01009, Guatemala · barcelo.com
Ruta 4 6-32, Cdad. de Guatemala 01004, Guatemala · goodhotel.co
1 Avenida 13-22, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala · ihg.com
15 Calle 0-31, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala · hotelbiltmore.com.gt
12 Calle 1-24, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala · hotelcasaveranda.com
14 Calle 3-08, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala · clarionguatemala.com
Avenida La Reforma 7-89, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala · hsancarlos.com
13 Calle 3-57, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala · merakihotel.com.gt
15 Avenida A 4-39, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala · suitesterrazaimperial.com
Calzada Roosevelt 22-43, Cdad. de Guatemala 01011, Guatemala · tfhotel.com
Via 5 4-68, Cdad. de Guatemala 01004, Guatemala · hotelconquistador.com.gt
1, Guatemala · hotelcasamiravalle.com
6A Avenida 12-66, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala · hotelroyalpalace.com
2da Calle 7-51, Zona 9, Ciudad de Guatemala, Cdad. de Guatemala 01009, Guatemala · hotelvillaespanola.com
6 Av. 15-14 Zona 13, Aurora 1, Cdad. de Guatemala 01013, Guatemala · hotels.cloudbeds.com
1 Avenida 12-46, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala · wyndhamhotels.com
8A Avenida 12-65, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala · hotelspring.com
13 Calle 4, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala · hotelfontabella.com
12 Calle 2-25, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala · hyatt.com
y, Avenida La Reforma, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala · marriott.com
Paseo Cayalá - Edificio B1, 11 Avenida 35-02, Cdad. de Guatemala 01016, Guatemala · marriott.com
13 Calle 7-65, Cdad. de Guatemala 01009, Guatemala · hilton.com
08 calle 3-67, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala · hotelciudadvieja.com
2 Avenida 12-28, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala · bestwestern.com
20 Calle A 9-48, Cdad. de Guatemala 01013, Guatemala
13 Calle 6-20, Cdad. de Guatemala 01009, Guatemala
5a Calle Pista Izquierda 80, Cdad. de Guatemala 01009, Guatemala
12 Calle 2-20, Cdad. de Guatemala 01010, Guatemala
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Tacos, Restaurant · Tacos de Autor. Productos elaborados con los mejores ingredientes y de alta calidad. Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 Features: outdoor…
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · Autopista CA-9 Sur · pizzapizza.com.gt
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 06:00-01:00; Mo-Th,Su 06:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · Km 15.5 Calzada Roosevelt,… · domicilio.mcdonalds.com.gt
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · FS-3 Autopista CA-9 Sur, Zona 6 de Villa Nueva,… · tacobell.com.gt
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · campero.com
Ceviche, Restaurant · Picositas, Ceviches, Cervezas
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · dunkin.com.gt
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · 11 5a Avenida, Guatemala City · myeongdong.wixsite.com
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Pasta, Pizza, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-18:30; Su 07:30-18:00 · 8-83 8a Avenida · roquerosito.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · subway.com
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 10a Calle · restaurantealtuna.com
Coffee Shop, Crepe, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-We 12:00-19:00; Th 12:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-17:00 · 10-43 Avenida Miraflores · creesgo.com
Crepe, Savory Pancakes, Pancake, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-10:00; Su 10:00-20:00 · 12-30 zona 14 10a Avenida, 010014 · facebook.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00 · 24 avenida Boulevard Hacienda Real, Guatemala, 01016 · facebook.com
Asian, Chinese, Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-19:30 · Lote 7 Bulevar Sur
Pasta, Regional, Breakfast, Tea, Tapas, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00 Features: vegetarian options · 6-11 11 Calle
Casera Desayunos Almuerzos Ejecutivos Italiana Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00 - 19:00 · caffedeifiori.com
Arab, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:55 · 6-32 Ruta 4, 01004 · instagram.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 12-38 3a Avenida, Ciudad de Guatemala, 1010
Cake, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00 · Calle de La Arenera, Zona 4, Mixco, 0104
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · facebook.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Acceso Estacionamiento Centra Norte
Dessert, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30 - 18:00; Sa-Su 07:30-16:00 Features: vegetarian options · 19-60 17 Calle A, Ciudad de Guatemala · restaurantearboldelavida.com
Spanish, Cake, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · 37-01 Local 16 Boulevard Austríaco, 01016
Texas Batbexue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:00-21:30 · Boulevard San Cristóbal
Cuban, Restaurant · Cuban restaurant · facebook.com
Fine Dining, International, Deli, Crepe, Tapas, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Fine Dining/International cafe · 9-12 8a Avenida · m.facebook.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 10-44 10a Avenida, Zona 3, Mixco, 01057 · facebook.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · vesuvio.com.gt
Argentinian, Bar And Grill, Pizza, Sandwich, Steak House, Meat, Restaurant · Argentinian/Bar And Grill restaurant · 15-43 3a Avenida, Guatema Guatemala Zona…
German, Restaurant · German restaurant
Pupusas, Restaurant · Pupusas restaurant
Cafe · cafe · andcafe.com
HeladeríA, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Calzada Aguilar Batres
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant · 11 Calle
Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · 20 Calle, Ciudad de Guatemala
Meat, Restaurant · Meat restaurant · 7a Avenida 7-07 Edificio El Patio sotano local 001 Zona 4
Almuerzo Ejecutivo, Cafe · Almuerzo Ejecutivo cafe
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
343 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) 4.4 km to the centre
Guatemala City, GU, GT — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, United Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 19 destinations incl. Los Angeles, Miami, San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa, San Salvador… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 19 direct destinations
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (A320, Embraer 190, ATR, 318, A319, A321) · 7 routes: Bogota, Los Angeles, Miami, San Jose, San Pedro Sula, San Salvador, Tegucigalpa
- United Airlines UA (737-800, Embraer 190) · 4 routes: Houston, Miami*, Newark, Washington
- Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190, 737-800, 737-700) · 3 routes: Managua, Panama City, San Jose
- Delta Air Lines DL (757, 757-200) · 3 routes: Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York
- US Airways US (737-800, A320, Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami
- AeroMéxico AM (EMJ, ERJ) · 2 routes: Mexico City*, Tapachula*
- American Airlines AA (737-800) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami
- Macair Airlines CC (L4T) · 2 routes: San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa
- Patriot Airways P4 (CRJ) · 2 routes: San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa
- Air France AF (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- British Airways BA (A340-300) · 1 route: San Salvador*
- China Airlines CI (757) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- Iberia Airlines IB (342) · 1 route: San Salvador
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 1 route: Mexico City
- Spirit Airlines NK (A319) · 1 route: Fort Lauderdale
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
San José Airport (GSJ) 83 km to the centre
Puerto San José, ES, GT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
El Naranjo Airport (ENJ) 65 km to the centre
El Naranjo, ES, GT — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Quiché Airport (AQB) 80 km to the centre
Santa Cruz del Quiché, QC, GT — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Iztapa Aeroclub 80 km to the centre
Iztapa, ES, GT
Monterrico Airport 81 km to the centre
Monterrico, SR, GT
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is La Aurora International Airport (GUA); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GUA has direct flights to 19 destinations on 15 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Miami, San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa, San Salvador…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Guatemala City. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.