The bustling and fast-paced city of Guatemala is a popular tourist destination that attracts millions of travelers to its shores per year. Some of the city attractions and places to visit that no traveler should miss out on include:

National Palace:Located at Constitution Plaza, the National Palace is one of the most notable historical monuments in Guatemala City. Wonderful murals depicting the conquest of the city adorn this palace. The building`s ornate state chambers can be visited by getting prior permissions.

Kaminal Juyu:An important historic site belonging to the pre-Hispanic era, Kaminal Juyu still preserves some of its most interesting features like sculptures, ceramics and architecture. The remains of this early pre-Classical site depict the presence of several cultural groups that inhabited this ancient city.

The Cathedral of La Antigua:Built between 1782 and 1868, the Cathedral of La Antigua is located near the Central Park. The cathedral features many art treasures that belong to the time of its construction. The Archbishop`s Palace, lying next to the cathedral, belongs to the early Colonial period.

Popol Vuh:One of the most impressive museums of the city, the Popol Vuh harbors a great collection of contemporary folk art and artifacts belonging to the Maya age. The museum`s new installations should be visited for its interesting collection of more than 400 archaeological and colonial treasures.

Guatemala City provides travelers with a wide array of accommodation options that include five star luxury hotels, budget hotels, guest houses, inns, bread and breakfasts, and hostels. Zone Viva boasts of having lodging options of all styles and budgets in very close proximity. Travelers staying in the zone mostly focus more on the services and amenities provided than the location.

Luxury Hotels:For travelers who are ready to splurge out on luxury, Guatemala City offers a host of options in the form of lavish five star hotels. Some of the best options in this category include Barcelo Guatemala City, Holiday Inn, Real InterContinental Guatemala, Westin Camino Real and Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Mid-Range Hotels:Mid-Range hotels in the city are the best options for travelers looking to have a clean and comfortable lodging option that is affordable at the same time. Abounding in such hotels, Guatemala City can leave most tourists spoilt for choice! Best mid-range hotels in the city include Hotel Mansion Imperial, Best Western Stofella, Comfort Hostel, Hotel Princess Guatemala, Hotel Pan American and Ciudad Vieja.

Budget Hotels:A large number of affordable hotels, breads and breakfasts, and inns provide the budget travelers with lodging options that are comfortable yet not too heavy on the pockets. In Guatemala City, there`s no dearth of pocket-friendly accommodation options, such as Pension Meza, 2 Lunas Guest House, GuateFriends Bed & Breakfast, Hostal Los Volcanes, Hotel Spring, Hotel San Martin and Quetzalroo Backpackers.

A valid passport is required by all nationals intending to visit the Guatemala City.

Nationals of the United States, UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia do not require a visa to enter and stay in the city for less than 90 days. One visa extension of 90 days per passport is allowed by the Immigration Office.

The months from November to February are considered to be the best time to visit this city. It is best to avoid the rainy season from May to October. The weather can sometimes get quite hot on the coasts whereas the highlands enjoy a spring-like climate all round the year.

Titled as the "Land of Eternal Spring", Guatemala City experiences a mild climate throughout the year. It can sometimes get warm during the dry season but that`s nowhere close to other same level cities in the tropic. May to October is the rainy season with the remainder of the year being almost dry. The average annual temperature remains in the range of 19-22 degree Celsius. However, strong winds might lower the apparent temperature even more.

Currency:The currency used in Guatemala City is the Quetzal, which is named after the country`s national bird. US Dollars is also widely used and accepted in the city. Foreign currency can be exchanged at the airport, currency exchange offices, banks and all major hotels.

Language:The official language of Guatemala City is Spanish. However, it is not the most commonly spoken one amongst the indigenous people. There are close to 21 Mayan dialects that are spoken by people in this city, especially in the rural areas.