Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias

The Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias, commonly called Teatro Nacional, is a cultural center in Guatemala City, Guatemala. It is located in the Centro Cívico of the city and was built in the same place of the old Fuerte de San José.

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Type: Park
Description: performing arts center in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Also known as: “Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias” and “Teatro Nacional M. A. Asturias”
Wheelchair access: limited

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores and Corte Suprema de Justicia in Guatemala City.

Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores

Stadium

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The Doroteo Guamuch Flores Stadium is a multi-use national stadium in Guatemala City, the largest venue in Guatemala. It was built in 1948, to host the Central American and Caribbean Games in 1950, and was renamed after long-distance runner Doroteo Guamuch Flores, winner of the 1952 Boston Marathon. Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores is situated 790 metres east of Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias.

Corte Suprema de Justicia in Guatemala City

Courthouse

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Corte Suprema de Justicia in Guatemala City is a courthouse, which is situated 430 metres east of Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias.

Guatemala City Railway Museum

Museum

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The Guatemala City Railway Museum, officially Museo del Ferrocarril FEGUA, is located in the main railway station in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The museum has a collection of steam and diesel locomotives, passenger carriages and other rolling stock and items connected with the railway. Guatemala City Railway Museum is situated 650 metres east of Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias.