Want to experience the best Guatemala City has to offer? There’s no better setting than the Zona Viva, the heart of the city’s cultural and financial center. And there’s no better hotel than Hotel Casa Veranda. We know the city and we have our finger on its pulse, from the best events to the most popular things to do during your stay in Guatemala City.
 
In addition to our friendly reception staff – available to recommend popular landmarks and activities – we offer free Wi-Fi, which allows you to surf local attractions and create your own itinerary. 

Local Attractions

Plaza Fontabella

This intimate and charming indoor/outdoor shopping center features upscale restaurants and shops, along with a cinema and live events. 

oakland mall

This contemporary mall provides a unique shopping experience with four floors of shops and restaurants and parking for two thousand cars. 

paseo Cayala

​This 63-acre expanse showcases Guatemala City’s best lifestyle destination with fabulous dining, shopping and entertainment. 

 Parque Zoológico La Auror

​One of the finest zoos in Central America features animals from Africa, Asia, America and Oceania. In addition to indigenous species from Guatemalan jungles and forests, there are penguins, giraffes, zebras and tigers. There are also games for children, a small theater and several dining options ranging from pizza to Guatemalan specialties.

La antigua Guatemala 

​This UNESCO World Heritage Site was the colonial Spanish capital of Central America and is today the most popular tourist destination in Guatemala. Avenues lined with pastel-colored buildings, stunning views of three volcanoes, beautifully renovated colonial buildings, crumbling ruins and tranquil parks create a magnificent setting. 

plaza la sexta

​This pedestrian-only promenade is teeming with cafés and shops. While enjoying a scenic stroll, look for the traditionally dressed women with market trolleys selling tostadas con frijoles, a local treat featuring crunchy tortilla chips with beans, red sauce and cheese.

plaza las americas

​This dynamic plaza features superb restaurants, shops and a cinema.