Guatemala City

Guatemala City

Guatemala City is the capital and largest city of the nation of Guatemala. Within the confines of modern Guatemala City is the ancient Maya city of Kaminaljuyu. Kaminaljuyu dates back some 9,000 years and is one of the Americas' most notable archaeological sites. The center of Kaminaljuyu was located a short distance from the oldest part of Guatemala City.

Shopping

Guatemala is famous for its textiles. In the city you should be able to find textiles from all over the country. If you are particularly interested in Guatemala or the Maya, you might find books (in Spanish) here that you can't easily get anywhere else.

Currency

Currency in Guatemala: quetzal (GTQ)

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