Things to do & places to visit in Guatemala

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Top things to do

• Ancient Ruins
• Bodies of Water
• Private Tours
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Multi-day Tours
• Speciality Museums
• Hiking & Camping Tours
• Taxis & Shuttles
• Day Trips
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Nature & Wildlife Tours
• Nature & Wildlife Areas

Top destinations in Guatemala 20

• #1. Sacatepequez Department
• #2. Guatemala Department
• #3. Peten Department
• #4. Western Highlands
• #5. Alta Verapaz Department
• #6. Izabal Department
• #7. El Quiche Department
• #8. Retalhuleu Department
• #9. Chimaltenango Department
• #10. Escuintla Department
• #11. Chiquimula Department
• #12. Santa Rosa Department
• #13. San Marcos Department
• #14. Jalapa Department
• #15. Zacapa Department
• #16. Baja Verapaz Department
• #17. Suchitepequez Department
• #18. Jutiapa Department
• #19. El Progreso Department
• #20. Rio Lampara Rainforest

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Most reviewed places to visit 50

1. 4.5 Pacaya Volcano (2.630 reviews) Sacatepequez Department
   - Good hike, not super difficult. Interesting volcano to see!
   Volcanos
   
   
2. 4.5 ChocoMuseo (2.416 reviews) Sacatepequez Department
   - Great Workshop, Great Information
   Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
   
   
3. 4.5 The Plaza Central Park (1.974 reviews) Sacatepequez Department
   - Beautiful centrally located shaded park full of vendors
   Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
4. 4.5 Arco de Santa Catalina (1.719 reviews) Sacatepequez Department
   - Obligatory photo stop in antigua
   Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins
   
   
5. 4.5 Casa Santo Domingo Museums (1.604 reviews) Sacatepequez Department
   - Really incredible exhibit.
   Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
   
   
6. 4.5 Cerro de la Cruz (1.454 reviews) Sacatepequez Department
   - Beautiful Views
   Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
7. 4.5 La Aurora Zoo (1.282 reviews) Guatemala Department
   - The best zoo in the region
   Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
   
   
8. 5.0 Semuc Champey (1.238 reviews) Alta Verapaz Department
   - Jose, The best tour guide!
   Bodies of Water • Waterfalls
   
   
9. 5.0 Acatenango Volcano (1.213 reviews) Sacatepequez Department
   - Summiting the Acatenango Volcano to see Volcán de Fuego
   Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Volcanos
   
   
10. 4.5 Paseo Cayala (1.118 reviews) Guatemala Department
    - A mall or a small town within Ciudad de Guatemala?
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Shopping Malls
    
    
11. 4.5 Iglesia de La Merced (1.087 reviews) Sacatepequez Department
    - Really ornate, well built, functional church
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
12. 5.0 Tikal (1.055 reviews) Peten Department
    - Great day with great wildlife!
    Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Mysterious Sites • Religious Sites
    
    
13. 4.5 Atitlan Nature Reserve (829 reviews) Western Highlands
    - Tranquility
    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
14. 5.0 Temple IV (790 reviews) Peten Department
    - Temple IV
    Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins
    
    
15. 4.5 Lago de Atitlán (772 reviews) Western Highlands
    - Stunning part of the world
    Bodies of Water • Volcanos
    
    
16. 4.5 Mundo Petapa Irtra (711 reviews) Guatemala Department
    - Best Amusement Park in Central America
    Tuesday: Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
17. 5.0 Gem Trips (668 reviews) Peten Department
    - Tikal Tour and more!
    Cultural Tours • Eco Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Archaeology Tours
    
    
18. 5.0 Casa del Jade (651 reviews) Sacatepequez Department
    - Interesting overview of jade
    Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Speciality Museums • Lessons & Workshops
    
    
19. 4.0 Mercado de Chichicastenango (622 reviews) El Quiche Department
    - Mercado Marathon
    Spent More than 3 hours Flea & Street Markets
    
    
20. 5.0 Quetzaltrekkers (569 reviews) Western Highlands
    - Amazing experience, organization and guides
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Hiking & Camping Tours
    
    
21. 4.5 Convento de las Capuchinas (559 reviews) Sacatepequez Department
    - Marvellous place, but with an experienced guide.
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins
    
    
22. 4.5 Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande (539 reviews) Sacatepequez Department
    - Def Add to Your Antigua List!
    Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
23. 4.5 Catedral Metropolitana (522 reviews) Guatemala Department
    - A symbol of faith and devotion to Santiago de Guatemala!
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites
    
    
24. 5.0 Great Plaza (499 reviews) Peten Department
    - Lives up to its name
    Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
25. 4.5 Palacio Nacional (458 reviews) Guatemala Department
    - Nearby restaurants and more. At night the view is a dream
    Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Art Museums • History Museums
    
    
26. 4.5 Cathedral de Santiago (441 reviews) Sacatepequez Department
    - A 15 minute stop to visit the ruins
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites
    
    
27. 5.0 Yaxhá (395 reviews) Peten Department
    - Really great experience
    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ancient Ruins
    
    
28. 5.0 Orquigonia (356 reviews) Alta Verapaz Department
    - Great tour!
    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
29. 4.5 Iximche (341 reviews) Chimaltenango Department
    - Incredible site and guide
    Ancient Ruins
    
    
30. 4.0 Zona Viva (335 reviews) Guatemala Department
    - Safe area with a little bit of everything
    Neighborhoods
    
    
31. 4.5 Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena (333 reviews) Guatemala Department
    - The Mayan textile tradition at the Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena!
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
32. 4.0 Seven Altars (331 reviews) Izabal Department
    - Excellent spot for photos and swimming
    Bodies of Water • Waterfalls
    
    
33. 5.0 Tikal VIP Tours (328 reviews) Peten Department
    - El mejor tour a Tikal
    Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM Multi-day Tours • Walking Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips
    
    
34. 5.0 Caoba Farms (327 reviews) Sacatepequez Department
    - Dreamy brunch in the middle of an organic farm
    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Farms • Gardens • Flea & Street Markets
    
    
35. 4.5 Santo Tomas Church (324 reviews) El Quiche Department
    - Worth a visit on a Sunday
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
36. 4.5 Volcan San Pedro (315 reviews) Western Highlands
    - Great hike but tough. It took us 5 hours. 3 hours up and 2 hours down.
    Volcanos
    
    
37. 4.5 Convento Santa Clara (303 reviews) Sacatepequez Department
    - Santa Clara Convent, Antigua- Guatemala
    Ancient Ruins
    
    
38. 5.0 Tikal Go (295 reviews) Peten Department
    - Wonderful!
    Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Multi-day Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Private Tours • Day Trips
    
    
39. 5.0 Temple I (295 reviews) Peten Department
    - Temple I
    Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins
    
    
40. 4.5 National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology (287 reviews) Guatemala Department
    - Mayan relics in Guatemala City
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • History Museums
    
    
41. 4.5 Oakland Mall (278 reviews) Guatemala Department
    - Nice big mall.
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Shopping Malls
    
    
42. 4.5 Hotel Atitlan Gardens (273 reviews) Western Highlands
    - Cosy hotel with amazing garden
    Gardens
    
    
43. 4.5 Museo Popol Vuh (262 reviews) Guatemala Department
    - Magnificent collection of exquisite objects
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums
    
    
44. 4.5 Lanquin Caves (258 reviews) Alta Verapaz Department
    - Adventurous
    Spent < 1 hour Caverns & Caves
    
    
45. 4.0 Playa Blanca (247 reviews) Izabal Department
    - A little piece of Caribbean
    Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches
    
    
46. 4.5 Indian Nose (239 reviews) Western Highlands
    - Excellent tour guide!!
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mountains
    
    
47. 4.5 Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua (236 reviews) Izabal Department
    - A tranquil and fascinating Mayan ruin
    Historic Sites
    
    
48. 4.5 Chichi Cemetery (231 reviews) El Quiche Department
    - Very Colorful Cemetery
    Cemeteries
    
    
49. 5.0 Eagle's Nest Atitlán - Yoga & Dance (227 reviews) Western Highlands
    - Most beautiful place on Earth
    Tuesday: 7:45 AM - 8:00 PM Sports Camps & Clinics
    
    
50. 4.0 Relief Map (226 reviews) Guatemala Department
    - You can see all our country in a little map
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    

More Things to do in Guatemala

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• Private Tours (31)
• Nature & Wildlife Areas (29)
• Points of Interest & Landmarks (29)
• Churches & Cathedrals (28)
• Ancient Ruins (28)
• Speciality Museums (24)
• Multi-day Tours (23)
• Taxis & Shuttles (22)
• Nature & Wildlife Tours (21)
• Bodies of Water (18)
• Hiking & Camping Tours (17)
• Volcanos (17)
• Cultural Tours (15)
• Shopping Malls (15)
• History Museums (13)
• Caverns & Caves (11)
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