Trip Planner:
Central America
/
Guatemala
/
Guatemala Department
/
Guatemala City
/
Catedral Metropolitana
From your first sight of Catedral Metropolitana, you'll be impressed by the striking and majestic facade. Its strength and majesty is not just cosmetic; the building, constructed in baroque and neoclassical styles, has withstood numerous earthquakes over the years. Today it serves as the main church for Guatemala City, having been consecrated in 1817. Inside the cathedral, look for the 12 pillars dedicated to the memory of the thousands of people who disappeared during the violence of the country’s internal armed conflict, which lasted from 1960 to 1996. Plan to see Catedral Metropolitana and other attractions that appeal to you using our Guatemala City trip planner.
Tours to Catedral Metropolitana
Catedral Metropolitana reviews
-
Really "quite awesome" once stepped inside this cathedral was seeing its main aisle which I would just describe as one "packed with grandness" where along its both sides are not small but "quite...
Really "quite awesome" once stepped inside this cathedral was seeing its main aisle which I would just describe as one "packed with grandness" where along its both sides are not small but "quite... more »
-
On the East side of Ciudad de Guatemala's important "Plaza Mayor de la Constitución", the very heart of its historical center, you will find this impressive construction. This the "Santa Iglesia...
On the East side of Ciudad de Guatemala's important "Plaza Mayor de la Constitución", the very heart of its historical center, you will find this impressive construction. This the "Santa Iglesia... more »
-
Beautiful cathedral! Very well preserved. The main square is clean, live music, lots of locals and street food. We visited the first week of this year in our trip around the country to visit the beautiful spots it has.🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹
-
The Cathedral of Guatemala City is the Archdiocese of Guatemala. It is officially called the Holy Church Cathedral Metropolitan Basilica of Santiago de Guatemala. The construction of the building began in 1783. The cathedral is located in the Central Park Area. Visitors can come inside and enjoy its many places to sit, including the main church, a few chapels, and small individual areas dedicated to different saints/ historic events. The building has a number of works of art and religious carvings. A large marble alter with four large marble columns is located pass the main seating area. The architectural style of the building includes baroque and classical styles since the work on the cathedral continued during different times as part of the cathedral were gradually added. It suffered from both earthquakes in 2017 and 1976 and was reconstructed over time. Today this damage is hardly visible. The entrance is FREE and it is commonly well attended between masses. It is a nice visit which could take depending on how much time visitors are willing to spend and is highly recommended.
Plan your trip to Guatemala City
Get a personalized tripA full day by day itinerary based on your preferences Customize itRefine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules Book itChoose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off Manage itEverything in one place. Everyone on the same page.Know more
Popular things to do in Guatemala City
Side trips from Guatemala City
Hidden gems in Guatemala City
Kid-friendly things to do in Guatemala City
Shopping in Guatemala City
Trips in Catedral Metropolitana by other users
31 days in Mexico & Guatemala
BY A USER FROM BRAZIL
Tulum
Mexico City
Tehuacan
20 days in Guatemala
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Lanquin
Flores
Tikal National Park
28 days in Guatemala & Nicaragua
SEE PLAN
Antigua
Peten
Izabal
21 days in Guatemala City
BY A USER FROM CANADA
Chateau DeFay
Volcán Pacaya
Ministerio Del Medio Ambiente & Recursos Naturales
9 days in Tokyo, Guatemala City & Villa Nueva
BY A USER FROM JAPAN
Tokyo
Guatemala City
Villa Nueva
9 days in Tokyo, Guatemala City & Villa Nueva
BY A USER FROM JAPAN
Tokyo
Guatemala City
Villa Nueva