Quetzaltenango Department

Guatemala

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

Popular cities in Quetzaltenango Department

Quetzaltenango featuring a city
Quetzaltenango
Known for Historical, Recreation and Culture
Trip time! Discover the culture, volcanoes, and hiking in Quetzaltenango.

Reasons to visit

  • Quetzaltenango Central Park
  • Quetzaltenango Cathedral
Zunil
Zunil
Known for Volcano, Mountains and Forests
Quaint Zunil is calling! Discover its volcanoes, hiking, churches, and more.
Coatepeque
Coatepeque
Check out Parque Arqueológico Takalik Abaj—just one of the sights to explore around Coatepeque.
Oldest church in Central America!
Salcajá
Check out Monumento a la Marimba and La Democracia Market—just a couple of the sights around Salcajá.
La Esperanza
La Esperanza
Venture to La Democracia Market and Quetzaltenango Central Park—just two of the sights around La Esperanza.
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.