Central Market, Guatemala City (must see)
Central Market (Mercado Central) is an indoor shopping area in Guatemala City. The building offers three levels of shops and food. It's a place for people-watching, looking for souvenirs, or just exploring the shopping scene of Guatemala City.
The Market is located at the rear of the Metropolitan Cathedral. There are many indoor markets in the city, but none are as large and diverse as the Central Market. Vendors at Central Market sell items that range from handmade goods to mass-produced knickknacks, food, and art.
Food items, on the second floor, range from locally-sourced fruits to freshly baked goods. Dining rooms are available for those who want to enjoy a prepared meal or sample a variety of teas, pastries, meats, and cheeses.
The top level of Central Market is the best spot to find artisans hard at work. Tourists can watch basket weavers make their wares before purchasing one to take home. Shoppers will also find handmade jewelry, pottery, and leather items.
Central Market is open daily from 7 AM to 5 PM.
The Market is located at the rear of the Metropolitan Cathedral. There are many indoor markets in the city, but none are as large and diverse as the Central Market. Vendors at Central Market sell items that range from handmade goods to mass-produced knickknacks, food, and art.
Food items, on the second floor, range from locally-sourced fruits to freshly baked goods. Dining rooms are available for those who want to enjoy a prepared meal or sample a variety of teas, pastries, meats, and cheeses.
The top level of Central Market is the best spot to find artisans hard at work. Tourists can watch basket weavers make their wares before purchasing one to take home. Shoppers will also find handmade jewelry, pottery, and leather items.
Central Market is open daily from 7 AM to 5 PM.
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Central Market on Map
Sight Name: Central Market
Sight Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala (See walking tours in Guatemala City)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala (See walking tours in Guatemala City)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Create Your Own Walk in Guatemala City
Creating your own self-guided walk in Guatemala City is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Guatemala City Introduction Walking Tour
Guatemala City is the capital city of Guatemala and the largest city in Central America. The history of the city dates to 1500 BC when the land was part of the Mayan civilization. The city was known as Kaminaljuyu, which collapsed for unknown causes around 300 AD.
Guatemala City as it stands today was established in 1776 following the Spanish conquest as the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala.... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles