Quetzaltenango Department

Guatemala

Quetzaltenango featuring a city

Quetzaltenango featuring a city

Quetzaltenango featuring heritage elements and interior views

Quetzaltenango featuring a city

Quetzaltenango which includes a city

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Quetzaltenango featuring a city

Trip time! Discover the culture, volcanoes, and theater in Quetzaltenango.

Reasons to visit

Quetzaltenango Central Park
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/

Head to sights like Chicabal Lagoon as you discover the local area in San Martin Sacatepequez.

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