9 days in Guatemala & Barcelona Itinerary

The largest city in Central America and the country's capital, Guatemala City contains historic sights and modern businesses.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Guatemala City: Antigua (Iglesia de La Merced, Volcán Pacaya, & more). There's much more to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at La Aurora Zoo, explore the world behind art at Palacio Nacional, and make a trip to Iglesia Santo domingo.

Plan my trip to Guatemala City with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Los Angeles, USA to Guatemala City is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Los Angeles to Guatemala City due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Los Angeles in September: high temperatures in Guatemala City hover around 76°F and lows are around 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Barcelona is known for parks, nightlife, museums, shopping, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, admire the masterpieces at Museu Picasso, don't miss a visit to Las Ramblas, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Barcelona trip itinerary website .

Traveling by flight from Guatemala City to Barcelona takes 18.5 hours. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Guatemala City to Barcelona due to the time zone difference. In September, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.