Opening days in Guatemala City: what's closed on Sunday and what's open every day

Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 7 top attractions in Guatemala City with known opening hours, 3 close on Sunday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.

Pick a day

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Sunday in Guatemala City

3 closed · 4 open

Only 4 of 7 top sights are open on Sunday, so expect queues at those — arrive at opening time.

Closed on Sunday

Open on Sunday

Palacio Nacional de la CulturaOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Parque CentralOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Cerro El Frutal10:00–20:00
La Aurora Zoo9:00–16:00

Closed-day plan B

Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.

Opening days at a glance

Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Palacio Nacional de la Cultura	24h	24h	24h	24h	24h	0–0	24h
Catedral Metropolitana	8–17	8–17	8–17	8–17	8–17	8–13	✕
Museo Popol Vuh	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–13	✕
Parque Central	24h	24h	24h	24h	24h	24h	24h
Cerro El Frutal	10–20	10–20	10–20	10–20	10–20	10–20	10–20
La Aurora Zoo	✕	9–16	9–16	9–16	9–16	9–16	9–16
Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–13	✕

Open late in Guatemala City

Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.

Palacio Nacional de la CulturaOpen late until 24:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun
Parque CentralOpen late until 24:00 on every day

Frequently asked questions

Are museums and attractions in Guatemala City closed on Sunday?

Some are. 3 of the 7 top sights in Guatemala City with known hours close on Sunday: Catedral Metropolitana, Museo Popol Vuh, Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena. The other 4 are open.

What is open on Sunday in Guatemala City?

On Sunday, 4 of the 7 top sights in Guatemala City are open: Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, Parque Central, Cerro El Frutal, La Aurora Zoo.

Which attractions in Guatemala City are open every day?

3 top sights in Guatemala City are open all seven days: Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, Parque Central, Cerro El Frutal.

Which sights in Guatemala City are open late?

Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, Parque Central stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.

Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-10-02). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (America/Guatemala).

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