Must-see shopping in Guatemala City

  • Mercado Central

    Guatemala City

    Until the quake of 1976, Mercado Central, behind the cathedral, was where locals shopped for food and other necessities. Reconstructed after the…

  • Sophos

    Guatemala City

    A relaxed place to read while in the Zona Viva, with a good selection of books in English on Guatemala and the Maya, including Lonely Planet guides, and…

  • Mercado de Artesanías

    Guatemala City

    This sleepy official market near the museums and zoo sells fabrics, clothes and other standard souvenirs without the crowds of the other markets.

  • Oakland Mall

    Guatemala City

    One of Guatemala City's fancier shopping malls.

  • Plaza El Amate

    Guatemala City

    Less hectic than the central market, the Plaza El Amate features a satisfying jumble of everyday items, clothes, CDs and DVDs mixed in with souvenirs and…

  • Centro Comercial Los Próceres

    Guatemala City

    One of the first malls in Guatemala, this has been surpassed by many others, but is still a standby for fashion boutiques, electronic goods and other…

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