Best places in Guatemala

Discover the best places in Guatemala, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection.

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Maya Cacao Chocolatería
Chocolate cafe
👍 Unique flavours but VERY overpriced. Exceptional for Guatemalan chocolates, but as a UK resident, I can get just as good chocolates for a cheaper price. £20 ($25) for 14 pieces
5.00 (844 reviews)
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Templo IV, Tikal
Historical landmark
Visitors can climb this Mayan pyramid, built ~741 CE & the tallest of its kind, for sunrise views.
4.90 (1.5K reviews)
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TIKAL National Park
National park
575 sq km of jungle terrain with thousands of ancient Maya structures, including the city of Tikal.
4.90 (1.2K reviews)
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The Great Jaguar Tikal
Historical landmark
World Heritage Site featuring a storied temple of architectural & archaeological importance.
4.90 (905 reviews)
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Bonito Ramen
Restaurant
👍👍 {"0":"THE BEST RAMEN IN THE COUNTRY HAND DOWN. I am a Ramen lover, I try ramen everywhere I go in the world. Michelin Rated\u2026 u name it! but this one is one of the best, if not the best I\u2019ve ever had. The owner spent over a year working himself at a ramen shop in Japan and brought not only...
4.90 (894 reviews)
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Xetulul Guatemala
Amusement park
This amusement park features roller coasters & reproductions of famous world landmarks.
4.80 (16.3K reviews)
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Arco de Santa Catalina
Tourist attraction
Colorful landmark archway dating to the 1600s & topped by a clock built in the 1800s.
4.80 (13.8K reviews)
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Los Hostales Del IRTRA
Hotel
😐 Very expensive for what they offer, taking into account that the facilities are hardly used by visiting Xocomil and Xetulul! But they have nice environments for adults!
4.80 (8.9K reviews)
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Tikal National Park
National park
Expansive jungle setting featuring Mayan temples & ceremonial ruins dating to 900 BCE.
4.80 (8.1K reviews)
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Basilica of Esquipulas
Basilica
This large Roman Catholic church is known for its Baroque architecture & image of a Black Christ.
4.80 (8K reviews)
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IRTRA Retalhuleu
Resort hotel
👍👍 IRTRA is its own world within Guatemala. The grounds are extensive and almost obsessively maintained to perfection. All staff are consistently friendly. Pools and hotels are also extremely well maintained. Prices for food and services are completely reasonable. Salon and massage services are high qu...
4.80 (6.4K reviews)
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Semuc Champey
Nature preserve
Lush, tropical park known for its sweeping jungle views, numerous caves & swimming holes.
4.80 (4.6K reviews)
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27 Adentro
Nuevo Latino restaurant
👍👍 This was a surprise gem - didn’t even know about this place but they had a really high review score and recommended a variety of vegan options - can confirm all true! The food was beautiful presented, the space is gorgeous and has a garden terrace area and the staff were lovely. The corn soup and v...
4.90 (711 reviews)
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Mr Taco Mexican Food
Restaurant
👍👍 This place is bomb. Some of the best birria tacos of my life. They give you a free tequila shot too (if that’s your thing). Super nice and affordable — I went here twice during my stay and recommend it to anyone!
4.90 (672 reviews)
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Parroquia Nuestra Señora De Candelaria
Catholic church
4.80 (1.9K reviews)
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Casa Escobar
Steak house
😠 Food here is super expensive and mine was fatty and tasteless. I had the steak it was around I want to say $26 which is a hell of a lot of money in Guatemala. And the steak was infested with gobs of fat on the side and they didn't give me the correct cut. Sizzler has better steak! I had the potato s...
$$$ $
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
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Panajachel
Tourist attraction
😐 It is a beautiful town on the coast side. But this cerviches mixtos stand ruin my whole mood here because they take foreigners as stupid tourist and try to fraud out their money by lying. Odio mitiroso
$54/night
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
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Reserva Natural Cerro Tzankujil
Nature preserve
👍👍 Sometimes San Marcos makes you want to jump off a cliff. This is where you can do it over and over, to your hearts content. Great spot for swimming. There is a braaiplace and kayaks, too.
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
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Lake Atitlán
Lake
Scenic crater lake featuring lodging & eco-tours, plus hiking to the top of Atitlán volcano.
4.80 (1.4K reviews)
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Iglesia Escuela de Cristo
Church
👍👍 La Iglesia Escuela de Cristo es un lugar lleno de serenidad y devoción, ubicado en una de las áreas más tranquilas de Antigua Guatemala. Su fachada sencilla pero elegante refleja la arquitectura colonial de la época. El interior es acogedor y transmite una sensación de paz que invita a la oración y...
4.80 (1.3K reviews)
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