Hotel Pan American

Guatemala City


The restaurant at this venerable hotel is high on ambience. It has notably experienced and polished waitstaff sporting traditional Maya regalia. The food (Guatemalan, Italian and North American) is fine, although it is a little on the expensive side.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Guatemala City attractions

1. Parque Central

0.11 MILES

Guatemala City's central plaza is an excellent starting point from which to begin your journey to other Zona 1 sights. Parque Central and the adjoining…

2. Palacio Nacional de la Cultura

0.15 MILES

On the north side of Parque Central is this imposing presidential palace, which was built between 1936 and 1943 during the dictatorial rule of General…

3. Catedral Metropolitana

0.16 MILES

Facing Parque Central, this cathedral was constructed between 1782 and 1815 (the towers were finished in 1867). It has survived earthquake and fire,…

4. Centro Cultural Metropolitano

0.25 MILES

To the rear of the ground floor of the palacio de correos (post office), you'll find a surprisingly avant-garde cultural center, hosting art exhibitions,…

5. Museo Nacional de Historia

0.3 MILES

This museum hosts a jumble of historical relics with an emphasis on photography and portraits. Check out the carefully coiffed hairstyles of the 19th…

6. Casa MIMA

0.45 MILES

A wonderfully presented museum and cultural center set in a house dating from the late 19th century. The owners of the house were collectors with eclectic…

7. Museo del Ferrocarril

0.77 MILES

This is one of the city's more intriguing museums, with lots of photos and interesting memorabilia from the train days of old. Documented here are the…