Pedzisa mashoko anotevera: Nharaunda yevanhu vekare vechiMaya, iyo yainge yakapararira kuMesoamerica, yaimbova munharaunda yeGuatemala yemazuva ano. Muzana ramakore rechi16, nzvimbo iyi yakawanda yaiva
rakakundwa navaSpanish ndokukumbirwa sorutivi rwouchangamire hweNew Spain. Guatemala yakawana rusununguko muna 1821 kubva kuSpain neMexico. Muna 1823 Guatemala yakava rutivi rweFederal Republic yeCentral America, iyo yakaparara na 1841.