Zona 12 Travel Guide
Guatemala City
Popular places to visit

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.

Constitution Square
Explore the great outdoors at Constitution Square, a lovely green space in Guatemala City. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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 family-friendly 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.
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.
Things to do

Pacaya Volcano Hike & Thermal Baths Tour from Guatemala City

UNESCO JEWEL Antigua Guatemala & Jade Factory Full Day Tour

Chichicastenango Market & Lake Atitlán Tour

Climb Active Pacaya Volcano - Shared Tour
Top hotels in Zona 12

Barceló Guatemala City
Great hotel, low option for early check in
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Tikal Futura Hotel & Convention Center
We have stayed here previously, this time we had a tub in the bathroom, it needs to be replaced or upgraded to a shower. Lobby is beautiful, room, not so, brown grouts, no toiletries. We expected better. Staffing very helpful.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Wyndham Garden Guatemala City
Todo bien excepto el desayuno muy malo
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Hotel Museo Spa Casa Santo Domingo
Price is too high
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Porta Hotel Antigua
Great service
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Adriatika Hotel & Residence
Wonderful spacious room with a view of the city. I particularly liked the bedroom with a locking door.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
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 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.

Zona 8
While Zona 8 isn't home to many top sights, Torre del Reformador and Botanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.


