# Tourist Attractions in Departamento de Guatemala ![Departamento de Guatemala](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/region-54-6fc563e6aa.webp) [Home](https://super.tours/)›[North America](https://super.tours/north-america)›[Guatemala](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala)›Departamento de Guatemala # Tourist Attractions in Departamento de Guatemala Discover the best tourist attractions in Departamento de Guatemala — handpicked, rated by real travellers and mapped for your next trip. **1**Cities & towns **22**Attractions ## About Departamento de Guatemala Nestled in the heart of Guatemala, the Department of Guatemala blends colonial charm with striking natural landscapes, making it a compelling base for travelers exploring the highland country. Visitors are drawn to the historic capital, Guatemala City, whose museums, markets, and neoclassical architecture reveal a dynamic urban heartbeat, while nearby archaeological sites whisper of Maya heritage. Beyond the city, lush volcanic scenery—such as the Pacaya volcano—offers hiking and guided treks, and the region’s coffee farms deliver fragrant tours and tastings. Rich in culture, cuisine, and vibrant Mayan traditions, the department serves as a convenient gateway to the country’s diverse pyramids, lakes, museums, and modern urban experiences. Quick facts * Country Guatemala * Cities 1 * Population 3,684,434 * Attractions 22 * Average rating 4.6 / 5 * Total reviews 148,755 * Top category Museum * Top city Guatemala City ## Cities & towns in Departamento de Guatemala Choose a destination to see its attractions. [ ![Guatemala City travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-124-466e88b647.webp) Guatemala City **22**Attractions **148.8k**Votes ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city) ## Most popular attractions in Departamento de Guatemala The highest-rated places across this area right now. [ ![Arco de Santa Catalina in Guatemala City](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/arco-de-santa-catalina.webp) 1 Arco de Santa Catalina 4.8 ★★★★★ (15,974) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-arco-de-santa-catalina) [ ![Zoológico La Aurora in Guatemala City — Zoo](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/zoologico-la-aurora.webp) 2 Zoo Zoológico La Aurora 4.7 ★★★★★ (34,735) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-zoologico-la-aurora) [ ![IRTRA Mundo Petapa in Guatemala City — Theme park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/irtra-mundo-petapa.webp) 3 Theme park IRTRA Mundo Petapa 4.7 ★★★★★ (25,203) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-irtra-mundo-petapa) [ ![Tikal National Park in Guatemala City — National park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/tikal-national-park.webp) 4 National park Tikal National Park 4.8 ★★★★★ (10,209) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-tikal-national-park) [ ![Semuc Champey in Guatemala City — Natural wonder](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/semuc-champey.webp) 5 Natural wonder Semuc Champey 4.8 ★★★★★ (5,554) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-semuc-champey) [ ![Cerro de La Cruz in Guatemala City](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/cerro-de-la-cruz.webp) 6 Cerro de La Cruz 4.6 ★★★★★ (9,080) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-cerro-de-la-cruz) [ ![Mercado Central in Guatemala City — Market](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/mercado-central.webp) 7 Market Mercado Central 4.5 ★★★★★ (15,698) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-mercado-central) [ ![Hobbitenango in Guatemala City — Theme park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/hobbitenango.webp) 8 Theme park Hobbitenango 4.4 ★★★★★ (9,427) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-hobbitenango) [ ![Palacio Nacional de la Cultura in Guatemala City — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/palacio-nacional-de-la-cultura.webp) 9 Museum Palacio Nacional de la Cultura 4.6 ★★★★★ (3,999) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-palacio-nacional-de-la-cultura) [ ![Mapa en Relieve de Guatemala in Guatemala City — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/mapa-en-relieve-de-guatemala.webp) 10 Museum Mapa en Relieve de Guatemala 4.6 ★★★★★ (2,287) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-mapa-en-relieve-de-guatemala) [ ![Torre del Reformador in Guatemala City — Monument](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/torre-del-reformador.webp) 11 Monument Torre del Reformador 4.4 ★★★★★ (3,767) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-torre-del-reformador) [ ![Museo Miraflores in Guatemala City — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/museo-miraflores.webp) 12 Museum Museo Miraflores 4.6 ★★★★★ (2,236) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-museo-miraflores) [ ![Museo del Ferrocarril in Guatemala City — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/museo-del-ferrocarril.webp) 13 Museum Museo del Ferrocarril 4.6 ★★★★★ (1,836) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-museo-del-ferrocarril) [ ![Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago de Guatemala in Guatemala City — Religious site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/catedral-metropolitana-de-santiago-de-guatemala.webp) 14 Religious site Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago de Guatemala 4.7 ★★★★★ (1,293) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-catedral-metropolitana-de-santiago-de-guatemala) [ ![Parque Ecológico y Deportivo Cayalá in Guatemala City — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/parque-ecologico-y-deportivo-cayala.webp) 15 Park Parque Ecológico y Deportivo Cayalá 4.4 ★★★★★ (2,436) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-parque-ecologico-y-deportivo-cayala) [ ![Museo Popol Vuh in Guatemala City — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/guatemala/guatemala-city/museo-popol-vuh.webp) 16 Museum Museo Popol Vuh 4.6 ★★★★★ (880) Guatemala City ](https://super.tours/north-america/guatemala/departamento-de-guatemala/guatemala-city#a-museo-popol-vuh) Show more Last updated 2026-06-18 Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team Facts verified from public sources See something wrong? [Suggest an edit](https://super.tours/submit-attraction) ## Frequently asked questions about Departamento de Guatemala How many tourist attractions are there in Departamento de Guatemala? Departamento de Guatemala features 22 tourist attractions on Super Tours, each listed with traveller ratings, photos, opening hours and directions to help you plan. What are the top tourist attractions in Departamento de Guatemala? The most popular attractions in Departamento de Guatemala right now are Arco de Santa Catalina, Zoológico La Aurora, IRTRA Mundo Petapa — ranked by real traveller ratings and review counts. Where should I go in Departamento de Guatemala? Popular destinations in Departamento de Guatemala include Guatemala City. Each one has its own guide with the best things to see and do. Is Departamento de Guatemala worth visiting? Yes — Departamento de Guatemala offers 22 hand-checked tourist attractions for every kind of traveller. Browse the full list above to plan your trip.