Zone 4

In 1890, during President Barillas' term in office, the canton of Exposición was formed, with the Guatemalan Pavilion of the Paris World Fair in its center. The Centro Cívico is located in this zone, and houses the Bank of Guatemala, the Guatemala Tourist Institute, the Supreme Court of Justice, Guatemala City municipal offices and other governmental buildings. These buildings were built between 1954 and 1970. They are decorated with impressive murals. In the Cultural Center is the national theater, called Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias. Constructed in 1978, this consists of the Main Theater, the Chamber Theater, an open-air stage and the Salon Dorado. The building is shaped like a crouching jaguar. This complex is venue to magnificent theatrical and musical performances.

Attractions

Servicio de Información Turística INGUAT


Restaurants

Rivera del Río

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