Guatemala

Quetzaltenango (Xela)

The western highlands’ capital: neoclassical architecture born of the coffee boom, living K’iche’ and Mam culture, hot springs at the foot of volcanoes, and the authentic Guatemala few tourists see.

All Coffee & culture As a couple With children First visit Light walking Local food Photography Rainy day

Places (3)

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Casa Botrán Museum

Taste aged rum inside a barrel — Xela’s grown-up experience.

~90 minAs a coupleRainy day

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Fuentes Georginas Hot Springs

Hot springs in the volcano mist — Xela’s unmissable experience.

~180 minAs a coupleWith children

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Municipal Theatre

Xela’s cultural jewel — and in September, the epicenter of Xelafer.

~30 minPhotographyAs a couple

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Useful traveler info

About 200 km (4 h) from the capital via the Pan-American highway. Cold highland climate — bring warm layers. Best base: the Historic Center. Paches and shecas are a must.