Guatemala, modern and colonial, Central America’s largest city, and enjoys its cultural and historical riches.
Guatemala City is not only the largest city in Central America, but also an amalgam of cultures and architectural expressions which range from colonial style to the most modern and contemporary. It is a melting pot for multiculturalism and a vivid design of evolution and ethnic harmony.

The historic center of the city contains a range of buildings that is absolutely essential to visit. To contemplate the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, the Commerce Portal and the Centenary Park is an experience that will take us back to the 18th century. The Central Market, located behind the Cathedral brings together the most extraordinary variety of Guatemalan handicrafts and is a feast for both sight and taste-in it one can sample vegetables and fruits that are unique to the region.

Guatemala City and Antigua offer all the leading edge technology needed to hold congresses, conventions and travel incentives meetings. Their perfect location in the heart of the continent serves as a bridge among North, South and Central America. The Capital city is the economic center of the country as well as the main regional headquarters for many multinational companies that operate within the region.

MUSEUMS

These two cities are home to most of the country’s museums. They are where one can get to know historical, cultural and archeological heritages. The Museum of Archeology and Ethnology, the Museum of Anthropology and Ethnology, the Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Costume and the Popul Vuh, one of the largest private collections of Maya pieces. There is also a large variety of art galleries, where one can find an extensive range of examples of mdern Guatemalan art.

Spanish Schools

If you want to learn Spanish, Guatemala is the perfect place. This is where the warmth and simplicity of the inhabitants come together to create an atmosphere that is conducive to learning. Guatemalan Spanish language schools are considered among the best in the world, and the principal ones are located in Antigua. The total immersion method was invented in Guatemala. It includes conferences, films, sports, excursions and discussion groups. At present there are 62 registered Spanish Schools.

Religious Tourism

Holy Week in Guatemala city and Antigua is one of the most mystical and profound experiences in life. The processions, the imagery, the candlelight vigils and the sawdust floral carpets are a framework for the celebration of the most important week on the Catholic Church calendar. They are an open invitation to reflection and self discovery.
Another point of interest is the historical place of work and the home of the miracle worker Saint Hermano Pedro de Betancourt, canonized in 2002 by His Holiness Pope John Paul ll for his compassion and unconditional support for the sick and the neediest. Hermano Pedro de Betancourt teaching endures today: “Remember brothers that we have a soul and if we lose it, we can never recover it” His history and legacy are traced through 15 different sites in Antigua Guatemala.

Shopping

Guatemalan handicrafts are considered among the most colorful and diverse in the world. Its Textiles are comparable to Asian textiles and are one of our greatest treasures, a true reflection of our historical and cultural wealth. There are many shops, not only in Guatemala city but also in Antigua, Atitlán, Quetzaltenango with of this type of merchandise from the most purist to the most modern and evolutionary. Of course there is also a conventional shopping, where the best known brands are to be found.