In Guatemala City you can find both historical and natural attractions.

Many of the historical sites are located in the zone 1, the old center of the city.

Here you can see a great Picture gallery of the historical center

Among others you can visit the following:

La Plaza Mayor: It is the Central Park of the city. In accord to the spaniard tradition, it was the center of the town, surrounded by the National Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral, the Centennial Park and the Trading Portal. It is located at 6 Avenida and 5 calle zona 1.

More information on the Plaza Mayor:
Image from Plaza de la Constitucion - Guate360.com
Plaza Mayor in Guatemala city
Mayanearth.com - Centro Historico
National Palace: In this splendid palace of 8890 square metres you will find neoclassical and baroque architecture. All the building, including floors, roof and walls, is a masterpiece.
It is located at the north side of the Plaza Mayor
6 Avenida and 6 calle zona 1.
Open from 9:00 to 16:00

More information on the National Palace:
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Palacio Nacional de la Cultura
Palacio Nacional - Guatemala City - Yahoo! Travel
Centro Histórico - Palacio Nacional
Palacio Nacional de la Cultura - reportaje
Metropolitan Cathedral: In this neoclassical church completed in 1809 you will find wonderful paintings from the XVII and XVIII centuries.
It is located at the east side of the Plaza Mayor.
7 Avenida and 7 calle zona 1.
Open from 8:00 to 19:00.

More information on the Metropolitan Cathedral:
Image from Metropolitan Cathedral - Guate360.com
Mayanearth.com - Centro Historico - Catedral
Centro Histórico - Catedral
Guatemala City's Metropolitan Cathedral
Guatemala City What to do and See
Mercado Central: (Central Market). This is a good place if you want to buy handicraft of many types: ceramic, wood, leather and silver accessories from ethnic villages around the country can be found in this place at a low price. It is behind the Metropolitan Cathedral.
9 Avenida and 7 calle zona 1.

More information on Mercado Central
Ciudad de Guatemala: Mercado Central
Mercado Central, Prensa Libre
Relief Map: Build in 1904 by Francisco Vela Irrisari, it represents in an area of 1800 square metres, a faithful bird-eye view of Guatemala, with mountains, volcanoes lakes and cities. It is located near Hipodromo del Norte,
5 calle final zona 2.

More:
- Mapa en Relieve - Guatemala City - Yahoo! Travel
- Guatemala Relief Map
Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias: Located in the Civic Center, next to the City Hall zona 4. It is a complex that include theaters, concert halls, gardens and a museum of the Army.

More:
Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Photos
Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias - Guatemala City - Yahoo!

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Ciudad de Guatemala, Prensa Libre (english)
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Your Complete Guide To Guatemala City

Museums

In Guatemala City you will find several interesting museums. Some of them are in the following list:

Museo Nacional de Arqueologia y Etnologia (National Museum of Archeology):
Located in Finca La Aurora, Salon 5 zona 13. It shows part of the maya cultural heritage, like ceramic, jade and royalty tombs.
Open Tuesday to Friday, from 9:00 to 16:00 hours.
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural (National Museum of Natural History):
Adjacent to the Archeology Museum it contains a vast collection of dissect animals from locations around the country.
Open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 16:00 hours.
Museo de Arte Moderno (Modern Art Museum):
On exhibit a selection of paintings and sculptures of guatemalan artists of the 20th century.
Located at Finca La Aurora, Salon 6 zona 13.
Open Tuesday to Friday, from 9:00 to 16:00 hours. Saturday, from 9:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00 hours.
Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena:
Located in the campus of the Francisco Marroquin University, 6 calle final zona 10. It display a vast collection of indian hand woven textile.
Adjacent is the Popol Vuh Museum, with a splendid selection of sculpture and painting of several periods.
Open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 17:00 hours. Saturday, from 8:30 to 12:30 hours.

Shopping

Guatemala offer the visitor modern products in several shopping centers and also a great variety of typical handicrafts.

To complement this section, we have included several places for your entertainment, in Guatemala City.

Shopping Centers:

Tikal Futura:

110 medium and small stores and 10 restaurants.
Calzada Roosevelt 22-43, zona 7, Guatemala City

More:

Tikal Futura online

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Galerias La Pradera:
(Centro Comercial La Pradera)

1 large department store, 100 medium and small stores and 10 restaurants.
20 calle 20-85 zona 10, Guatemala City

Periroosevelt:

2 large department stores, 80 medium and small stores and 12 restaurants.
Calzada Roosevelt & Periferico, zona 7, Guatemala City

Plaza Cemaco and Unicentro:

1 large department store, 100 medium and small stores and 10 restaurants.
Boulevard Los Proceres, zona 10, Guatemala City

More: Cemaco

Superstores and large retailers stores:

PriceSmart
Distelsa
HiperPaiz

More stores:

Rapimall.com

More information:

Guatemala Most Important Shopping Malls
Images from Guatemala City malls - Guate360.com

Handicraft Shopping:

Mercado de Artesanias (Handicraft Market)

Large selection of selected handicrafts: articles of jade, silver, leather and wood.
Airport Boulevard, 6 calle zona 13, Guatemala City
Open Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 to 18:00 hours. Sunday, from 8:00 to 13:00 hours.

Mercado Central en Guatemala (Central Market)

The largest handicraft market in Guatemala. Here you can find handicrafts of Chinautla, Coban, Quetzaltenango and other indian places in articles of jade, silver, brass, copper, leather and wood.
8 Avenida 8 calle zona 1, Guatemala City
Open Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 to 18:00 hours. Sunday, from 9:00 to 12:00 hours.

More:

  El mercado central de Guatemala - Prensa Libre
  Arts and Crafts
  Casa de Artes
  Maya Traditions - Backstrap Weaving
  Museo Casa del Tejido

Entertainment: Discotheques, Nightclubs and Restaurants

Most of the major Hotels have discotheques and live music in his installations.

2Night.com - Guatemala Restaurantes, bares y discotecas en Guatemala

Restaurants:

PUERTO BARRIOS
7ª Avenida 10-65, Zona 9, Guatemala, Guatemala
Tel.:(502) 334-8374

TEPPANYAKI
7ª Avenida y 11 Calle, Esquina, Zona 9, Guatemala, Guatemala
Tel.: (502) 334-1302

HACIENDA REAL
13 Calle 1-10, Zona 10, Guatemala, Guatemala
Tel.: (502) 368-1168

LA ESTANCIA
Avenida La Reforma 6-89, Zona 10, Guatemala, Guatemala
Tel.: (502) 331-6607

LOS CEBOLLINES
1ª Avenida 13-42, Zona 10, Guatemala, Guatemala
Tel.: (502) 368-0663

More:

Tassinari, Guia de Restaurantes de Guatemala
Restaurantes en Guatemala

Mountains

The capital of Guatemala is in a valley surrounded by mountains and the valley itself is cut by the cannons of the rivers that run across the city area.

Some of the mountains in the Guatemala City Area: