Cheap tickets to Guatemala City

Founded in 1776, Guatemala's capital, Guatemala City (also known as "Guate") is one of the most populated cities in Central America and offers visitors a whirlwind of lively nightlife, world-class golf courses, gleaming shopping malls and a buzzing entertainment district. It is the country's financial and cultural hub, and while it has its foot firmly in the present, the city boasts a number of historical monuments such as the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura (National Palace) and the centro historico (historic quarter). This fast-paced cosmopolitan city is also home to a thriving cultural scene with more than 30 galleries showcasing Guatemalan art and numerous performance venues.

Guatemala City draws visitors for a wide range of reasons. From concerts, sporting events and cultural attractions to vibrant markets and contemporary arts, visitors to Guatemala City will discover a multilayered city with a myriad of things to do that suit a diverse range of interests.

If you spend some time in Guatemala City, you can:

• See one of the biggest collections of Mayan antiquities at the Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología
• Visit the grandiose Cathedral of Guatemala City, constructed during the 17th and 18th centuries
• Shop for souvenirs such as leather goods and hand-woven blankets in the Mercado Central
• Visit the ancient Mayan ruins of the Mixco Viejo archeological site
• Join locals strolling through the historic Plaza Mayor
• Check out the night scene in the Zona Viva
• Visit the city's cultural centre, named after the Nobel prize-winning novelist Miguel Ángel Asturias
• Learn about pre-Hispanic Guatemalan culture and see Mayan art at the Museo Popol Vuh
• See an intriguing collection of Guatemalan textiles and indigenous dress at the Museo Ixchel de Traje Indigena
• Try some local delicacies such as spicy meat stews and soups