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GUATEMALA CITY
Altitude: 4,550
feet. Population 2.2 million.
Weather 
Guatemala City,is
a nice city known as "Guate" by the locals.
It is the capital and largest city of Guatemala. It is the business and
cultural center of the country and most travelers will find themselves in
Guatemala City for one reason or another.
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Guatemala at sunset (Courtesy of
Jordi)
Unfortunately, in recent years the traffic and air contamination
in Guatemala City has gone from bad to worse. Try to avoid entering or
leaving the city during morning and evening commute
hours.
While in Guatemala City to get your visa extended, go to the
American Express office or do some shopping in Zone 9. It's worthwhile to visit
some of the sites. There are a few interesting museums like Museo
Nacional de Historia 9a Street 9-70 Zone 1, open daily from 10am to 4pm. The
Popol Vuh museum at the east end of 6a Calle in Zone 10, close to the Ave La
Reforma, has a copy of the Dresden Codex. Museo Ixchel de Traje Indígena
right on the campus of the University Francisco Marroquin, in zone 10, is worth
visiting. The Museum of Archeology and Ethnography across the 11 Ave
from the international airport in zone 13, and the Mercado Central
is a great place to find handicrafts from
all over Guatemala. For history buffs, the churches and some of the older
architecture can make your venture into the capital less painful.
Getting
around: Guatemala city is divided into numbered
zones. Zone 1 is the center part of the city where you'll
find the Central
Market, the downtown area, and the oldest parts of the city. Zones 9 and
10 are the wealthy residential sections which include some of the nicest hotel
and restaurants as well as exclusives boutiques.
NOTE: HOW TO READ
ADDRESSES IN THE CITY. When given an address in Guatemala City, the first thing you
need to do is note what zone it's in. This is important, as the same street
numbers can be located in more than one zone. Then, simply locate the
Avenue or Calle, the cross street and the street number. For example, 3
Avenida 8-42, Zone 1 would be close to where 3rd Avenida crosses 8th Calle, and
the number on the building is 42.
A MORE COMPLETE HISTORY AND
INFORMATION OF GUATEMALA
CITY
HOLIDAY SCHEDULES of some of the surroundings towns or
villages.
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Look for the category that suits
your pocket. Also check to see if the hotel has specials, and Save. Most of
the Lowest and Budget hotels are in Zone 1 and the most expensive and first
class hotels in zone 10 or zona viva. Guatemala also has some B & B
hotels, check them out below as well as hostels for backpackers.
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FOR THE BUDGET TRAVELERS ONLY |
| CHEAP HOSTELS:
Concordia Hostel, Hostal los Volcanes , close to the International
airport La Aurora is the Hostal
El Hermano Pedro |
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BUDGET HOTELS: Hotel Casa Santa Clara, H. Shasiguan, Posada Belen |
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GUEST HOUSES: Dos Lunas, Hotel B&B Mi Casa, Hostal Aurora II |
MAKE YOUR
RESERVATIONS WITH THE MOST POPULAR HOTELS IN GUATEMALA CITY
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BED
AND BREAKFAST HOTELS IN GUATEMALA CITY
HOTEL PRICE CATEGORIES
LOWEST
PRICED: Up to $15 double
BUDGET:
From $15 to $30 double
MODERATE: From $30 to $40 double
DELUXE: From $40
to $60
SUPER
DELUXE:
From $60 to $100
TOP
-END: $100 and upwards
Index of articles
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