Guatemala Department

Built around the new colonial capital of Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción after the 1773 earthquakes devastated Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala City grew into the country’s political, commercial and cultural centre. Set in the Valle de la Ermita in the central highlands, it extends across terrain carved by deep ravines, with Lake Amatitlán to the south. Constitution Square remains the civic heart, framed by the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace of Culture. Markets, museums and busy streets reflect a capital where Maya traditions meet contemporary urban life. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Guatemala City and its highland setting.

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