Zona 12 Travel Guide
Guatemala City
Popular places to visit
Paseo Cayala
During your trip to Guatemala City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Cayala. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
La Aurora Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call La Aurora Zoo home during your trip to Guatemala City? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Oakland Mall
During your trip to Guatemala City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Oakland Mall. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.
Avenida Las Américas
You can learn about the history of Guatemala City when you stop by Avenida Las Américas.
Mundo Petapa
Bring the family to Mundo Petapa and enjoy this exciting theme park in Guatemala City. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this romantic area.
Universidad del San Carlos de Guatemala
Explore the campus of Universidad del San Carlos de Guatemala as part of your travels around Guatemala City. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and shops.
Things to do
Antigua Guatemala Full-Day Shared City Tour
UNESCO JEWEL Antigua Guatemala & Jade Factory Full Day Tour
Pacaya Volcano Shared Hiking Tour
Lake Atitlan Day Tour from Antigua or the City | Boat & Villages
Pacaya Volcano Excursion from Guatemala City
Top hotels in Zona 12
Barceló Guatemala City
The hotel is okay. The room wasn't ready at 3.30 pm. The key didn't work, reception just didn't care. The room was noisy. The breakfast wasn't good for us, fruit was excellent but other choices were poor. The staff ,some good some not so good. Coffee wasn't offered. It gets very busy and the system ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Guatemala City
Very nice close to a lot of restaurants,and the mall Breakfast was nice. Overall good experience.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel La Galeria
Clean
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Porta Hotel Antigua
Room was okay, the place is beautiful; Antigua is magical and the hotel is nice and beautiful everywhere you go. The issue is service needs work. I was asked to leave my ID for a lent umbrella, leaving me with no ID in case police stops me, I’m paying well over two hundred per night and they don’t ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Las Americas
The hotel is top-notch, the staff are attentive, only the front desk staff lack a bit of empathy upon arrival
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Camino Real Antigua
Beautiful hotel with very comfortable rooms. About 4 blocks from the main square in Antigua. On site restaurant was excellent with very attentive service.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona 12
Zona 13
Zona 13 is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Avenida Las Américas and El Obelisco.
Zona 21
Though Zona 21 may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mundo Petapa and Avenida Las Américas.
Zona 11
Zona 11 is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Museo Miraflores, a top place to visit in the area.
Colonia Bella Aurora
While visiting Colonia Bella Aurora, you might make a stop by sights like Avenida Las Américas and Parque Las Américas.
Zona 14
Travellers like the restaurants in Zona 14, and Avenida Las Américas is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Zona 9
Travellers come to Zona 9 for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Avenida La Reforma and Torre del Reformador while you're in town.
