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- Parque Central
Parque Central
For centuries the park served as a focal point for the colonial
city, bustling with activity, the gathering place for public
floggings, parades and bullfights. Today it is a shady, peaceful
place during the week, lined with villagers selling their
handicrafts, but it comes alive every Sunday for the busy market
day. It is surrounded by imposing structures, including the
Cathedral, whose façade is all that remains of the original
structure after numerous earthquakes. The Palace of the Captains
General and the Ayuntamiento (City Hall) face each other across the
square.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language is Spanish but English is
understood in hotels and tourist destinations. Many indigenous
languages are also spoken.
Money
The official currency is the Quetzal (GTQ) divided into 100
centavos. In 2001 the US Dollar became the second official currency
alongside the Quetzal and both are accepted. Travellers cheques and
major credit cards are accepted, though some more than others. It
is recommended to take travellers cheques in US dollars. Cash
exchange is easier, but more risky. Visitors are not advised to
exchange money at the informal booths on the street. There are ATMs
in the towns and cities, which accept American Express and Visa.
MasterCard and Diners Club have a more limited acceptance.