If you aren’t going to have time to leave Guatemala City to see the real Mayan ruins in Guatemala, then your best bet is to visit the ruins in Zona 7, known as the Kaminal Juyú archaeological site. I don’t mean to say that these ruins aren’t real, they just aren’t as fascinating or incredible as the major Mayan ruins in Guatemala, such as in Tikal, and therefore may not be worth your time in Guatemala City, if it is limited.

The ancient city located on the western side of modern day Guatemala City stands thrived from 300 b.c.e to 900 c.e. All that is left today are a couple of former pyramids and a large collection of Mayan artifacts, such as ceramics Read more

Guatemala City often gets passed over by tourists in search of adventure and culture, but the are a number of reasons to spend at least a day or two exploring the capital, and one of its main attractions are the museums.

It is easy to visit the Ixchel Museum and the Museo Popol Vuh in the same day; they are right across the street from one another. Both museums feature pieces of the Mayan culture.

The Ixchel Museum centers around works of Mayan weaving: textiles and traditional clothing, while the Popol Vuh showcases Mayan art and archaeology.

At the Ixchel Museum you will see how Guatemala’s culture has been shaped by the development of these beautiful fabrics. The museum Read more