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    The best things to do in Guatemala City

    To get to know the capital of Guatemala, a good starting point is the monumental Constitution Square, which houses some of the most important the things to see in Guatemala City, like the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, and the Portal of Trade, where you can also buy souvenirs and local crafts for your family and friends at home.

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    In zone 1, you'll find many other interesting places to visit in Guatemala City, like the Relief Map (a wide geographical reconstruction of the country), the Railway Museum, and Jocotenango Park. In zone 9, you'll find one of the top attractions in Guatemala City and one of the city's most characteristic symbols, the Reformer Tower. It's a 71
    meter tall tower built out of galvanized iron whose basic structure is a replica of the Eiffel Tower.

    For lovers of pre-Columbian history, another one of the many must-see Guatemala City attractions is the ancient Mayan city of Kaminaljuyú in zones 7 and 11. And if you want a bird's eye view of the city, you can always climb one of the four volcanoes that surround the city, which make up some of the best Guatemala City activities. The closest active volcano is Pacaya, standing at 2,552 meters tall. Other things to do in Guatemala City is a visit to Lake Amatitlan and the United Nations National Park. Discover all the stuff to do in Guatemala City through minube. Travel through the virtual tour made up of the experiences shared by our users to find more about what to do in Guatemala City, like visiting the Mirador de las Americas, the Obelisk, the Pupol Vuh Museum or the La Aurora zoo..

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