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Guatemala City 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Guatemala City grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Kaminaljuyu · Heritage & monuments·Museums & galleries

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  1. Morning
    Kaminaljuyu

    Heritage & monuments

    This ancient Maya archaeological site in Guatemala City has been inhabited since around 1500 BC. It offers few dramatic sights, but is valued as a place to get a sense of Maya history.

  2. After lunch
    Museo Miraflores

    Museums & galleries · 1.5 km from the previous stop

    This archaeological museum in Guatemala City displays artifacts excavated from the ancient Maya city of Kaminaljuyu. It's worth a visit if you'd like a closer look at traces of Maya civilization.

  3. Afternoon
    Museo Popol Vuh

    Museums & galleries · 2.4 km from the previous stop

    Located on the campus of Universidad Francisco Marroquín in Guatemala City, this museum holds a large collection of Maya art. It's a great place to see Maya artistry spanning the pre-Columbian to colonial periods.

  4. Evening
    Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias

    Culture & venues · 1.6 km from the previous stop

    A cultural center in Guatemala City's Civic Center district, also known as the National Theater. Its striking exterior, shaped like a crouching jaguar, makes exploring the building itself part of the fun.

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DAY 2

Around Cathedral of Guatemala City · Temples & religious sites·Museums & galleries

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  1. Morning
    Cathedral of Guatemala City

    Temples & religious sites

    Standing in Parque Central at the heart of Guatemala City, this cathedral impresses with a grand facade blending Baroque and Classical styles. It has weathered numerous earthquakes, restored again and again to preserve its present form.

  2. After lunch
    Museum of the Holocaust (Guatemala)

    Museums & galleries · 0.7 km from the previous stop

    This museum in Guatemala City is Central America's first exhibition space dedicated to the Holocaust. It offers a meaningful setting for reflecting on this historic tragedy.

  3. Afternoon
    Santo Domingo Church in Guatemala City

    Temples & religious sites · 1.2 km from the previous stop

    A Roman Catholic church located in the historic district of Guatemala City, this venerable building holds the status of a minor basilica. It's a worthwhile religious landmark to visit alongside other downtown sightseeing.

  4. Evening
    Botanical Garden of Guatemala

    Zoos & aquariums · 2.6 km from the previous stop

    The Botanical Garden of Guatemala is located on a university campus in Guatemala City. With a variety of tropical plants and natural history exhibits to explore, it's also a great spot for families.

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DAY 3

Around Da'wah Mosque of Guatemala · Temples & religious sites·Zoos & aquariums

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  1. Morning
    Da'wah Mosque of Guatemala

    Temples & religious sites

    This mosque in Guatemala City is run by the Dawah movement. It offers a glimpse into the religious life of the local Muslim community.

  2. After lunch
    La Aurora Zoo

    Zoos & aquariums · 1.7 km from the previous stop

    La Aurora Zoo sits amid spacious greenery in downtown Guatemala City, with animals grouped into Asian, American, and African zones. Opened in 1924, this historic zoo is a favorite with families.

  3. Afternoon
    Obelisco

    Heritage & monuments · 1.2 km from the previous stop

    The Obelisco is an 18-meter monument in Guatemala City, built to commemorate Central America's independence. Standing at the center of a busy roundabout where several avenues meet, it serves as a landmark in the heart of the city.

  4. Evening
    Museo Nacional de Arte Moderno "Carlos Mérida"

    Museums & galleries · 1.3 km from the previous stop

    The national museum of modern art in Guatemala City, named after the painter Carlos Mérida. It's a great place to view modern art.

Where to stay for this itinerary

Around Kaminaljuyu, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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