Jardín Botánico de Guatemala — Attraction in Guatemala City

Me encantó! I loved it! I visited Guatemala City for the first time and wasn’t initially looking forward to it, but this experience changed my mind. It was a much-needed escape from the busy city. Even with the car sounds surrounding me, the beauty of the gardens and the bird songs made me forget I was in an urban environment, even if just for a little while. I saw several bird species, and the museum provided so much information (en español, of course! ).

The museum has a few galleries, including one with dioramas, gems and minerals, plants and mushrooms, mammals, reptiles, insects, and marine wildlife. I only wish they had a gift shop; wildlife guides and souvenirs would have been great🤩

The 10-quetzal entry fee is very affordable, and I think it could even be a little higher to help with updates to the museum. If you’re looking for a fancy shopping experience in Zona 10 Centro Comercial here, you're going to be disappointed, because this isn't it. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. Sometimes, all you need is a little nature! Plus, it’s a lovely spot that provides a small sanctuary for wildlife...

Garden is great! Some logistics: Q10/person as of Sept. 2024 (about $1.30). This grants entry to both the garden and the unfortunately underfunded Natural History Museum, which are in the same compound. Cash only Google says it closes at the 3:00 PM, but it actually closes at 4:00 PM and entry stops at 3:00 PM. So, e.g., you could go in at 2:45 PM and stay until 4:00 PM Entry is a little confusing: the entrance isn't labeled. It's in the middle of Calle 32 through a big green gate that's always closed. It's often locked and you'll need to ring a doorbell on the right to be buzzed in by a...

The exhibitions are an embarrassment for the most part, what makes the place worth it is the garden. There are a few interesting fossils, the diagram of Earth's timeline is fun to watch. There are a few taxidermied animals but most are sadly old and barely holding together. The garden is nice and peaceful, you will see a lot of trails and birds. The entrance is on the Mariscal Cruz road with limited parking. You just need to get your car close to the metal gate and a guard will open it. There is also parking near the roundabout, on the street, take it at...