Backpacking Guatemala Travel Guide

Guatemala City is the capital of the Republic of Guatemala. It is the largest city in the country, as well as the Central American region. With a history that goes back all the way to the Mayan city of Kaminaljuyu over 3,300 years ago, Guatemala City has grown into the important center of commerce, government, the economy, and culture of Guatemala. The city is also the main transportation hub of the country. Guatemala City is home to a wide variety of restaurants, hotels, and shops, making it one of the best tourist destinations in the region. These are complemented by the city’s many art galleries, theatres, sports venues, and museums providing myriad cultural offerings.

Here are some of the top places to visit in Guatemala City

1. Mayan Ruins of Tikal
2. Antigua Guatemala
3. Lake Atitlán (Lago de Atitlán)
4. Chichicastenango Market
5. Quetzaltenango
6. Monterrico and the Biotopo Monterrico-Hawaii (Nature Reserve)
7. Pacaya Volcano, Antigua
8. Livingston on the Caribbean Coast
9. Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena (Museum of Mayan Costumes), Guatemala City
10. Museo Popol Vuh, Guatemala City

Things to do in Guatemala City

1. Visit the natural pools of Semuc Champey
2. Visit the Mayan market in Chichicastenango
3. Climb Acatanenango and witness a live volcano erupting
4. Take classes at a Spanish school
5. Kayak in a volcanic crater in Lake Atitlan
6. Climb the pyramids of Tikal
7. Stroll the colorful streets of Flores
8. Get spiritual in San Marcos La Laguna
9. Party (or just relax) in San Pedro
10. Check out the smaller towns of Atitlan

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Kane Parker

I'm a fellow at the Travel Center in London, which is a leading European travel company established in 1987 by Moresand Ltd. I have been writing contents based on holidays and tours for the last five years at Travel Center. My passion is to help people who love travelling and are looking for the ideal travel tips on destinations all around the world. Like a lot of people, I hoped travel would solve everything. I set off - convinced my trip would be all about incredible, life-changing moments; ones full of sunsets and rainbows and meaningful experiences. Instead, I stumbled headfirst into a disaster.