Best Things to Do and See in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

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Best Things to Do and See in Xela (Quetzaltenango)

Best Things to Do and See in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

If you’re currently planning your visit to Guatemala, and are searching for destinations slightly off the ‘gringo trail’, then you’re in the right place. In this guide we’ll show you some of the best things to do and see in Quetzaltenango, more commonly known as Xela, in Guatemala. It’s the second largest city in the country but is way less visited by tourists compared with other places.

When we found out that Xela was generally less touristy, as well as being surrounded by incredible volcanoes to climb, we didn’t hesitate in adding the city to our itinerary. We ended up spending a week and a half in Xela and loved the city way more than we thought we would. Whilst we will admit that Xela doesn’t have as many tourist attractions as other, more popular, destinations in the country, we still found plenty to keep us busy.

If you’d also like to see what we got up to in the city, then definitely watch our dedicated Xela video on our YouTube channel. For more Guatemala videos, make sure to watch our Guatemala series. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Best Things to Do and See in Xela (Quetzaltenango)
Guide Location: Guatemala » Quetzaltenango
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Kitti Bradley
Read it on Author's Website: https://kittiaroundtheworld.com/best-things-to-do-and-see-in-xela-quetzaltenango-in-guatemala/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Parque Centro América
  • Church of the Holy Spirit
  • Municipal Palace
  • House of Culture
  • Pasaje Enríquez
  • Trama Textiles
  • Cerro El Baúl Park
  • statue of Tecun Uman
  • Xela’s Colourful Cemetery
  • Municipal Theatre
  • San Nicolas Church
  • Minerva Temple
  • Calvario Church
  • 19th Avenida
  • Puente de los Chocoyos
  • Mercado Municipal
  • Minerva Market
  • Mercado La Democracia
  • Minerva Bus Terminal