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3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Guatemala City, Guatemala

Updated April 30, 2024

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Mapa en Relieve

An impressive century-old, to-scale topographical map of Guatemala.

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Pinula Aqueduct

It's not quite as old as its Roman appearance suggests, but this piece of infrastructure served Guatemala City for centuries.

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All Saints Day Kite Festival

Giant kites are flown during this Day of the Dead celebration in Guatemala.

11 miles from Guatemala City

Casa Popeno's main garden

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Casa Popenoe

This restored colonial house was once home to the botanist responsible for bringing avocados to the U.S.

15 miles from Guatemala City

The plaque was presented by California Avocado Society in 1946.

Antigua, Guatemala

California Avocado Plaque

Believe it or not, the now-ubiquitous California avocado originated in Guatemala.

16 miles from Guatemala City

The heated lava rocks bake the pizza.

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Pizza Pacaya

For this chef, an active volcano is his oven.

18 miles from Guatemala City

Templos de dos torres gemelas.

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Mixco Viejo (Jilotepeque Viejo)

A ruined Maya city that suffered a years-long case of mistaken identity.

19 miles from Guatemala City

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