Gate-side gifts at La Casa del Quetzal
Right in the Central terminal at GUA, La Casa del Quetzal leans hard into Guatemalan themes: think textiles, small handicrafts, coffee, and quetzal-branded souvenirs. You’ll see it once you’re past security, along the main departures corridor toward the international gates, so you can swing through after immigration and still keep an eye on boarding times.
Most items land in the Q50–Q300 range, with smaller magnets, keychains, and postcards under Q40 if you just want a token souvenir. Handwoven pieces and larger gift sets push closer to Q400–Q500. Prices sit higher than in the city, but still workable if you’re looking for last‑minute gifts and don’t want to leave the airport.
The shop usually trades on normal flight banks, opening around the first morning departures and running until close to the last evening outbound, roughly 06:00–21:00. Inventory skews toward quick‑grab items by the counter, so you can be in and out in under 10 minutes if boarding for your North terminal flight is already showing “Final Call.”
Most of the shelves carry Guatemala‑themed coffee, chocolate, small ceramics, and textiles, all branded under La Casa del Quetzal. If you see something you like in the Central terminal branch, buy it there; stock between different airport stores at GUA isn’t guaranteed to match, and the exact design you spotted for Q120 may not show up again near your gate.
Tip: Take a quick photo of the price tags in quetzales; if you’re juggling USD and cards, it helps you track what you’re actually spending before you reach the Q300 duty‑free impulse zone near the final gates.