Guatemala City is the largest in Guatamala with a population of more than a million residents. It is the country’s capital and forms the economic backbone of the country with all amenities within its borders. It has numerous higher education institutions amounting to ten.

There are several private universities that can be found throughout Guatemala. Despite this, it still has some of the lowest literacy levels in all of Central America. Those looking to study in this country may have to pay higher tuition due to the privatized school systems.