Plaza Justo Rufino Barrios, Guatemala City

Plaza Justo Rufino Barrios is a historic square represented by its statue of General Justo Rufino Barrios, who served as president from 1873 to 1885 and earned the title 鈥淭he Reformer鈥� for spearheading liberal reforms that modernized the country. The bronze monument, originally erected in 1897, was relocated here after surviving the devastating 1917鈥�18 earthquakes.

Flanking the plaza are several noteworthy landmarks. To one side stands the Railway Museum, which once functioned as the city's central railway terminal. Nearby lies the charming National Typography Museum, housed in a heritage yellow edifice, and the Baroque-style Parish of Our Lady of Remedies, distinguishable by its graceful golden dome. Visitors will also notice the Transmetro station鈥擥uatemala City's modern rapid bus network.

Plaza Barrios thrives as a social and cultural crossroads, where street vendors, local shoppers, and commuters converge amid the plaza鈥檚 open paved spaces. It offers tourists a snapshot of daily Guatemalan life鈥攁n ideal place to pause for photos, sample street food, or simply enjoy the surrounding historical architecture and public art.

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Sight Name: Plaza Justo Rufino Barrios
Sight Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala (See walking tours in Guatemala City)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Guatemala City, Guatemala

Create Your Own Walk in Guatemala City

Creating your own self-guided walk in Guatemala City is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Guatemala City Culture Venues

Among other things that a tourist may find interesting in Guatemala City are a number of cultural venues, such as museums, that provide an opportunity to discover some important and sometimes curious historical artifacts about the capital of Guatemala.

One such venue is the Guatemala City Railway Museum, located within the former railway station, offering thrilling exhibitions and a wealth of... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles

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Guatemala City is the capital city of Guatemala and the largest city in Central America. The history of the city dates to 1500 BC when the land was part of the Mayan civilization. The city was known as Kaminaljuyu, which collapsed for unknown causes around 300 AD.

Guatemala City as it stands today was established in 1776 following the Spanish conquest as the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala.... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles

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Guatemala City's religious scene, while also embracing other faiths, is centered predominantly around Catholicism. The local churches are quite impressive in terms of architecture and are an integral part of the local culture and everyday life. Nestled amid the city's bustling streets and modern architecture, the multiple sacred sites reflect the deep spiritual roots of the Guatemalan... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles

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