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1. Naciones Unidas National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Auto Safari Chapin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Castillo de San Felipe de Lara

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4. Cerro de la Cruz

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5. Guatemala City Railway Museum

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6. Ixchel Textile Museum

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7. Iximche

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8. La Aurora Zoo

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9. Monterrico-Hawaii Biotope

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10. Mundo Petapa

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11. Museo Miraflores

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12. Museo Nacional de Historia

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13. Museo Popol Vuh

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14. Museum of Colonial Art

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15. National Museum of Modern Art

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16. National Palace of Culture

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17. Old Book Museum

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18. Parque Centro America

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19. Tikal

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20. Torre del Reformador

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21. Xetulul Theme Park

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22. Xocomil

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23. Cayala Ecological Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

As the birthplace of the ancient Mayans, Guatemala is loaded with more cultural and historical attractions than almost any other country in Central America. In addition, it also offers plenty of peaceful fishing villages, busy local textile markets, and natural beauty in the form of lush tropical jungles, colorful coral reefs, active volcanoes, and breathtaking black sand beaches. Whether you're looking to immerse yourself in the culture, spend your time relaxing on the beach, or get your adrenaline pumping by joining a safari or heading to a theme park, here are the 25 best things Guatemala has to offer.

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