City break in Guatemala City. Active leisure ideas for Guatemala City - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Guatemala is famous for its beautiful nature and an abundance of unique sights. It is a great vacation spot for eco-tourism enthusiasts. Mountaineering and hiking in mountainous areas remain one of the favorite activities among visitors. Near Guatemala, there are many volcanoes and mountains. The most beautiful is considered to be the volcano Tajumulco, the top of which can be reached with several tour companies. Despite the fact that the height of the volcano is 4,200 meters, its slopes are quite gentle and easy to climb. Anyone can take part in the trip; no special training is required.

Tolimán Volcano is more suitable for professional climbers, and beginners can be advised to head to the foot of San Pedro. The ascent to the mountaintop will take up to 7 hours. It offers a beautiful view of the nearby settlements. Fans of more unusual entertainment will have a chance to spend the night in a crater of the volcano they've reached. In craters of some extinct volcanoes, comfortable huts that can accommodate up to 30 people are equipped especially for tourists.

Guatemala is also ready to please fans of water entertainment, as well as fishing. The most attractive rivers for fishing are the Qahabin, Motagua, and Chiquibul. It is worth noting that fishermen do not have to take with them expensive equipment or buy it. For a small fee, local residents can rent all the necessary gear. Windsurfers should definitely spend a day or two on Lake Atitlan or head to the Rio Dulce River, which are considered the best spots for sports entertainment. Here you can have a great time as a family; there is an excellent recreation area on the shore of the lake. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Those wishing to get acquainted with the local natural sights will be interested in visiting the Biotopo Mario Dary Reserve where rare rainforests are preserved. Chelemhá Cloud Forest Reserve is inhabited by rare animals and birds, including one of the sacred animals - the quetzal bird. Guatemala is not devoid of regular entertainment and shopping centers that can be found in each district. On Sundays, the city's largest market is open on Park Central Square. Here visitors will be offered to buy beautiful national clothes, interesting souvenirs, and handicrafts.

Guatemala City would be a good destination for animal lovers. Thus, La Aurora Zoo is a great place strongly recommended to everyone. A visit to animals turns into a holiday not only for kids but also for adults who can appreciate the comfort in which they live. Here you can see animals primarily associated with the southern hemisphere - monkeys, parrots, lions, tigers, zebras, panthers as well as foreigners like penguins. You should not worry - they are kept the most suitable climate.

A city tour can be not only on foot but also on horseback - this practice is quite common in the city. This kind of offer can be found by contacting Green Rush or Academia de Equitacion El Cortijo. If you want to watch horse shows, there is no better place for this than Ecuestre Vista Hermosa Club. Those who like to increase the hormone of extreme to the level of “above average” are advisable to use the tour with the self-speaking name of Extremo a Extremo.

Those who are interested in climbing the mountains but not yet ready to do it in nature should go to Extreme Climber. Escape quests worth noting include a center with the simple name of Escape Quest, as well as Amaze. Fans of shooting or those wishing to improve accuracy should not ignore Laser Heroes. This type of recreation is ideal for a large group of friends. Astro Bowling is another good place where you can have a great time playing a favorite game - namely, bowling, as you might guess from the name.

A center with the self-speaking name of Akua is ideal for family holidays. Another place for family fun is Diversity. To have fun with slot machines, you can visit Chuck E. Cheese's. Besides the game itself, here you can have a good, hearty meal. In order to watch any of the new movies, head to Cinema Bistro. Those who prefer cultural pastime and cultural performances attend Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias, Teatro Abril, and Dick Smith Teatro.

Parents who decide to visit a Nais Restaurant get an additional bonus in the form of an aquarium located here, which can greatly delight children. There are also great shopping malls where you can buy whatever your heart desires. It is worth noting Paseo Cayala Plaza Fontabella and Oakland Mall striking not only with their wide range of products but also with beautiful ex- and interiors. Fans of shopping at flea markets will surely appreciate Mercado Central and Mercado de Artesanias La Aurora. For amusing souvenirs and hand-made products, many tourists go to Plaza The Village, Handicrafts Maya Republik, and Tienda Laksmi Guatemala.

The city with such a rich history cannot but have amazing museums. Thus, we should definitely highlight Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena where you can see unique local clothes, lovers of archeology will appreciate Museo Popol Vuh, Museo del Ferrocarril is a great place for railway buffs, and El Museo de los Niños de Guatemala never disappoints those who come with children. Connoisseurs of contemporary art go to Pasaje Tatuana. Other notable cultural institutions include Museo Miraflores, Museo Numismatico de Guatemala, and Museo de Musicos Invisibles. And, of course, you cannot ignore the Palacio Nacional - a great place for those who can appreciate the building's unique architecture.

For those who are looking for a place to have fun at night, it is worth advising facilities such as Shakespeare's Pub welcoming those who prefer the Irish pub atmosphere, Soma Center Cultural with its live music, or Las Cien Puertas appreciated by fans of a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Those who want the opposite - an incendiary fun - go to Frat House GT or the London Bar where you can dance to DJ's active beats. Connoisseurs of great cocktails are frequent visitors at The Box Lounge Groove or Firefly Cocktails.