Flight
American Airlines · Basic Economy
- Round-trip fare
- $683 per traveler
- Outbound
- 1 stop in DFW · 1h 08m layover · 8h 27m total
- Return
- 1 stop in DFW · 2h 35m layover · 10h 51m total
- Carry-on
- Included
- Checked bag
- Optional · $110 round trip
Seattle → Guatemala City
Guatemala City
6 nights in Guatemala City
7 days away
Guatemala City offers national museums and modern neighborhoods while serving as a practical base for Antigua and Maya cultural sites.
Hotel
Suites Terraza Imperial
- Stay
- 6 nights
- Hotel dates
- January 30, 2027 – February 5, 2027
- Class
- 4-star · Google 4.4
- Hotel total
- $429
- Room
- Private king-bed apartment / Standard King Suite (hotel-direct Suite 1B); kitchenette, sleeps 3 on Expedia, 388 sq ft
U.S. passport / entry
Valid U.S. passport
- Passport
- Yes
- Visa
- No
- Stay limit
- Up to 90 days for tourism.
Details
The United States is in Guatemala's Category A (visa-exempt). Travelers should have a valid passport, return/onward ticket, hotel reservation or local contact, and sufficient funds if requested. The electronic traveler declaration is required for entry and exit and has no fee.
Checked September 22, 2026
Top 5 things to do
Museo Ixchel
Visit Museo Ixchel to learn about Indigenous textiles, dress, and Maya cultural traditions. The collection gives you useful cultural context for the region before or after day trips beyond Guatemala City.
Pacaya Volcano day trip
Take a day trip to Pacaya Volcano and hike through the volcanic landscape for lava fields and mountain views. It is a strong outdoor counterpoint to the museums, markets, and historic sites in the capital.
Historic Center
Explore Guatemala City's Historic Center around the central plaza, cathedral, civic buildings, and markets. The area gives you a straightforward look at the capital's public life and older urban core.
Antigua day trip
Spend a day in Antigua walking its colonial streets with volcanoes rising around the city. The excursion adds a very different historic setting to a Guatemala City base without requiring an overnight move.
Kaminaljuyu
Visit Kaminaljuyu to see the remains of an ancient Maya city within modern Guatemala City. The contrast between archaeological remains and today's capital makes it a distinctive stop without leaving town.
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Flight pick
American Airlines
$683round trip per travelerSeattle (SEA) → Guatemala City · 1 stop each way
- Dates
- Jan 30 – Feb 5
- Fare type
- Basic Economy
- Outbound
- 1 stop in DFW · 1h 08m layover · 8h 27m total
- Return
- 1 stop in DFW · 2h 35m layover · 10h 51m total
- Carry-on
- Included
- Checked bag
- Optional · $110 round trip
Hotel pick
Suites Terraza Imperial
$429total · 6 nights- Stay
- 6 nights
- Hotel dates
- January 30, 2027 – February 5, 2027
- Class
- 4-star · Google 4.4
- Room
- Private king-bed apartment / Standard King Suite (hotel-direct Suite 1B); kitchenette, sleeps 3 on Expedia, 388 sq ft
Zona 13, 15 Ave. A 4-39. Expedia El Obelisco 5 minutes walk, Avenida La Reforma 6 minutes walk, La Aurora Zoo 13 minutes walk, airport 4 minutes drive. Walkable sights and short taxi links; no rental car required.
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