Volcanoes, Lake Atitlán and Tikal. Vivid markets and Mayan culture.
For living40/100
For travel42/100
Key facts
Average net salary$500 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$450 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$5
Traveller daily budget$45 /day
Safety4/10
ClimateHighland
Avg summer temperature+25 °C
Avg winter temperature+18 °C
Best time to visitNovember, December, January, February, March, April
Life expectancy72.7
Population18,687,881
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 116 countries
Places worth seeing
- Parque Central: A square with a fountain, the cathedral and volcano views.
- Santa Catalina Arch: A 17th-century yellow arch framing Volcán de Agua.
- La Merced Church: A baroque façade that looks like icing.
- San Francisco Church: The tomb of Santo Hermano Pedro, visited by pilgrims.
- Cerro de la Cruz: A cross-topped lookout over the town and Volcán de Agua.
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