Guatemala City is the capitol, largest
and most modern city in Guatemala, with
a population of around 4 million.
Guatemala City or "Guate", as it's referred to locally, is the country's center for finance and politics. Its location, facilities and La Aurora International Airport make it a natural starting point for visits to the rest of the country.
Although many tourists coming to Guatemala avoid staying in the city and head straight to more popular tourist areas, such as Antigua, Panajachel, Chichicastenango, Flores or Tikal, there are several places to explore around the city for those who decide to give Guatemala City a try.
The city can be chaotic, peaceful, interesting or shocking depending on what part of the city you are in. The sprawling metropolis can be intimidating, as it is divided between the Old City and the New , as well as into 21 different "Zonas". However, there's virtually no reason to stray from the four central zones, which makes getting around -- and getting your bearings -- quite manageable.
The Old City covers Zona 1, in the north, and the New City spans Zona 9 and Zona 10, in the south. Zona 13 is where La Aurora International Airport
is located.
Zona 1 is the Historic Center (Centro Histórico), lying in the very heart of the city, the location of many important buildings including the Palacio Nacional (National Palace), the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Congress, and the Casa Presidencial (Presidential House). Central Market is located behind the Cathedral. Here you can buy artisan pieces, jewelry, textiles, masks, flowers, fruits and vegetables and just about anything else.
Zona 10 or "Zona Viva" is among the most popular areas for Pop Culture and Shopping and entertainment. Zona Viva is where most of the upscale hotels, restaurants, bars, discotheques, and other entertainment places in the city are located.
Additionally, many of the embassies are located in Zona 10, which is very safe and well-patrolled.
Where to stay in Guatemala City
CAMINO REAL WESTIN
The CAMINO REAL WESTIN, long regarded as Guatemala's finest hotel, is located in the heart of Guatemala City's "Zona Viva", the capital's hub of business, shopping and entertainment, and just minutes from La Aurora International Airport. Ixchel Museum is six blocks away, Ciudad Olimpica and the National Museum of Archeology are two miles, and the National Palace is six miles from the hotel.
The five-star CAMINO REAL WESTIN offers 400 rooms with central air conditioning, wall to wall carpeting, servibar, cable T.V., electronic locks, smoke detectors, sprinklers and safe deposit boxes, in every room. You have the option of choosing your stay in a non-smoking, handicapped, "Premier" floors - offering an additional luxury superior to any hotel in Guatemala, or the "Westin Guest Office" floor in which every room has hookup terminals for PC computers, printer, photocopier and fax.
Guests can enjoy the three swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, fitness facility, hot tub, and Biltmore Bar's big-screen TV. Award-winning chefs prepare selections of international and Guatemalan specialties served in the colonial setting of La Fonda Steak House,regarded as one of the premier restaurants in Guatemala City. The Cafe Vien serves Viennese pastries and snacks and the El Cafetal Coffee Garden offers a breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner. There is a snack bar overlooking the pool and you can enjoy a drink in the Biltmore Video Sports Bar, the Lobby Bar or the Jaguar Discotheque. The hotel also offers room service, concierge service, 24-hour front desk service and parking.
In addition to all the usual guest amenities, the Biltmore Plaza Shopping Center is on the premises with a complete business center, shops and galleries.
All rooms have alarm clocks, cable TV, coffee makers, desks, mini bars, safes, radios, and telephones.
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Guatemala City is the capitol, largest 
The city can be chaotic, peaceful, interesting or shocking depending on what part of the city you are in. The sprawling metropolis can be intimidating, as it is divided between the Old City and the New , as well as into 21 different "Zonas". However, there's virtually no reason to stray from the four central zones, which makes getting around -- and getting your bearings -- quite manageable. 
Zona 1 is the Historic Center (Centro Histórico), lying in the very heart of the city, the location of many important buildings including the Palacio Nacional (National Palace), the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Congress, and the Casa Presidencial (Presidential House). Central Market is located behind the Cathedral. Here you can buy artisan pieces, jewelry, textiles, masks, flowers, fruits and vegetables and just about anything else. 
Zona 10 or "Zona Viva" is among the most popular areas for Pop Culture and Shopping and entertainment. Zona Viva is where most of the upscale hotels, restaurants, bars, discotheques, and other entertainment places in the city are located. 
