Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala, and it has an interesting history and culture. Guatemala City is the commercial and political hub of the country. Although the city is paved and has a lot of cement and concrete, city residents and travelers can still have fun visiting parks, museums, and restaurants. Read on to find out more about Guatemala City.

Get To Know Zone 1:

The popular and sometimes not safe Zone One has many different shops and is now slowly becoming a nightlife destination too. Here you will find everything you need wondering down the alleys and streets. The ever popular Avenue Six is where it’s at. Zone One also has Parque Central (Central Park) and Palacio National de La Cultura building.

Learn About The Maya Civilization

If you go to Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnologia you will see all the interesting things that make up the Mayan Civilization. The Guatemalan people are closely related to the ancient Mayan Civilization and this museum located in Zone 13 near the airport is crucial to understanding more about this ancient history. There is a lot to see here, including jewelry, statues, artifacts, artwork etc…

Kaminaljuyú

This is ancient ground that now you can walk on and admire the scenery. It is a park and excavation site that affords a nice city break.

More Nightlife Action

While Zone One is a bit sketchy, there are other places where you can have a good time at night. In the suburbs of zone 9, 10, and 15 you are away from the center of the city and thus, it is safer and cleaner. People speak English here. There are shopping malls, designer shops, and fancy cars lining the streets. This is the “Zona Viva” or the alive zone. This is the place where the nightlife is hot, and the weekend is party central.