Quetzaltenango Department

Guatemala

Quetzaltenango featuring a city
Quetzaltenango featuring heritage elements and interior views
Quetzaltenango featuring a city
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Quetzaltenango Cathedral featuring heritage elements and a church or cathedral

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Quetzaltenango featuring a city
Quetzaltenango
Known for Historical, Recreation and Culture
With a strong Mayan heritage, colonial architecture and huge volcanoes rising in the distance, this archetypal Guatemalan town enthralls and educates.

Reasons to visit

  • Quetzaltenango Central Park
  • La Democracia Market
  • Quetzaltenango Cathedral
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About an hour out of Xela is a wonderful Hike to Laguna Chicabal a sacred Mayan Lake. Plan to leave early and spend the day climbing and in and around the lake. There is often mayan ceremonies going on. Best way to get there is by shuttle from Xela. Note you cannot swim in the lake, it is prohibited. If you like Mayan culture check this place too: http://worldwideadventurers.com/ancient-mayan-culture-san-juan-chamula/
San Martin Sacatepequez
Head to sights like Chicabal Lagoon as you discover the local area in San Martin Sacatepequez.

Reasons to visit

  • Chicabal Lagoon
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Wide angle panoramic aerial view of Lake Coatepeque with Teopan Island - inactive volcano crater lagoon in western mountain region of El Salvador near Santa Ana city.
Coatepeque
Check out Parque Arqueológico Takalik Abaj—just one of the sights to explore around Coatepeque.
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Panoramic view of Quezaltenango, Guatemala
Zunil
Known for Volcano, Mountains and Forests
Quaint Zunil is calling! Discover its volcanoes, hiking, food, and more.
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La Esperanza
La Esperanza
Venture to Parque Zoológico Minerva and La Democracia Market—just two of the sights around La Esperanza.
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cathedral of Salcaja Quetzaltenango guatemala
Salcajá
Check out La Democracia Market and Quetzaltenango Central Park—just a couple of the sights around Salcajá.
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