Guatemala City General Cemetery
Guatemala City General Cemetery is a cemetery in Guatemala City, Guatemala. It was established in 1883. Wikidata records 16 notable interments here, including Jacobo Árbenz, Carlos Castillo Armas, Jorge Ubico.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇬🇹 Guatemala City, Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 14.62278, -90.53139 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1883 |
| Era | 1800s |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
16 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Guatemala City General Cemetery's 16 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (69%), military personnel (19%), journalist (19%), military officer (13%), lawyer (13%).
- Jacobo Árbenz (1913–1971), university teacher, politician, military personnel
- Carlos Castillo Armas (1914–1957), military officer, politician, military personnel
- Jorge Ubico (1878–1946), military officer, politician
- Óscar Humberto Mejía Víctores (1930–2016), politician
- Ramiro de León Carpio (1942–2002), politician, lawyer
- Justo Rufino Barrios (1835–1885), politician, lawyer
- Vicente Cerna Sandoval (1815–1885), politician
- María Cristina Vilanova (1915–2009), women's rights activist, painter, politician
- Antonio José de Irisarri (1786–1868), journalist, diplomat, writer
- José Milla y Vidaurre (1822–1882), novelist, journalist, historian
- Alejandro M. Sinibaldi (1825–1896), politician
- Jacinto Rodríguez Díaz (1901–1929), aircraft pilot, military personnel
- Francisca Fernández-Hall (1921–2002), diplomat, engineer
- María García Granados y Saborío (1860–1878), socialite
- Rafael Spínola (1866–1901), orator, journalist, politician
- Mario Méndez Montenegro (1910–1965), politician
Common questions
Where is Guatemala City General Cemetery?
Guatemala City General Cemetery is in Guatemala City, Guatemala, at coordinates 14.6228, -90.5314.
When was Guatemala City General Cemetery established?
Guatemala City General Cemetery was established in 1883, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Guatemala City General Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 16 notable interments at Guatemala City General Cemetery, including Jacobo Árbenz, Carlos Castillo Armas, Jorge Ubico, Óscar Humberto Mejía Víctores, Ramiro de León Carpio.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q19915001 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Notable intermentInterment
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