Discover Guatemala : La Aurora Zoo, Historic Center and Cayalá

10–12 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover the best of Guatemala on a day full of exploration. Start your day with a comfortable pickup at your hotel, followed by a visit to La Aurora Zoo, the largest in Central America, where you will have time to admire its diversity of species. Then enjoy lunch in the vibrant Historic Center, where you can tour the Central Park and the National Palace. End the day exploring the modern Cayalá City, with panoramic views of the city. This tour includes private transportation and an expert local guide who will share the history and culture of Guatemala.

Visit La Aurora Zoo, home to a wide variety of fauna
Tour of the Historic Center, including the National Palace
Visit Ciudad Cayalá, enjoy the avant-garde lifestyle and urban views of Ciudad Cayalá.
Private transportation and pick-up at your hotel in Guatemala City or Antigua
Local guide available in English or Spanish to enrich your experience

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At a glance

Duration: 10–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Novaxplorer

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Local guide English or Spanish

Not included

Not included: personal expenses
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Guatemala City

15 min

Comfortable and safe start from your hotel in Guatemala City or Antigua.
La Aurora Zoo

4 hours Admission included

It is one of the best zoos in Latin America and the largest in Central America. A beautiful 16-block green lung that houses more than 2,500 animals from different parts of the world, divided into large regions (Africa, Asia, America and Oceania) with enclosures designed for the welfare of each species.
Stop 3

30 min

Discover the imposing historical and artistic wealth of the most important religious monument in the country. Visiting the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala, you will immerse yourself in more than two centuries of living history, sacred art and Guatemalan culture in the heart of the Historic Center.
Mercado Central

50 min

Immerse yourself in the most vibrant, colorful and authentic epicenter of local culture in Guatemala City. Visiting the Central Market, you will leave behind the conventional sightseeing tours to enter a fascinating underground passage full of life, where the five senses awaken through the traditions of our country.
Palacio Nacional de la Cultural

45 min Admission included

Enter the most imposing, historic and photographed architectural monument of Guatemala City. Visiting the National Palace of Culture (locally known as “The Green Palace”), you’ll explore the country’s ancient epicenter of political power, a gem that fuses art, history and architecture in a spectacular way.
Stop 6

40 min

Walk through the beating heart of the city, cultural and commercial life of the Historic Center. Walking along the legendary Sixth Avenue of Zone 1, you will join the flow of locals on its main pedestrian promenade, a space where the architectural past blends perfectly with the energy of modern Guatemala.
Stop 7

2 hours

Explore the most modern, exclusive and avant-garde facet of Guatemala City. Visiting Ciudad Cayalá (known as “the city of joy”), you will discover an impressive urban complex designed under the concept of “New Urbanization”, which combines contemporary lifestyle with beautiful European-inspired architecture.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Casa del Viajero Colonial
Blue House
Apartamento La Casa de Las Aves
Good Hotel Guatemala City
Hotel Titanic
Villas Santander - Deluxe Stay
Sun Palace
Casa 96
Hilton Guatemala City
Hotel Posada de los Proceres
Bella Hotel Guatemala
Hotel Canaan La aurora

and 88 more pickup points

Please provide the name of your hotel, hostel, or apartment, along with the exact address. If necessary, you can also provide a reference. The driver will wait for you at the main entrance of the indicated location.