Quetzaltenango Department Travel Guide

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A historic building with columns and a clock tower.
A grand hallway with ornate columns and a checkered floor.
A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, including a red building with barred windows and a yellow building with a sign.
A bustling street lined with historic buildings, a mix of pedestrians and vehicles, and a clear blue sky.
A historic church with ornate architecture, a bell tower, and a large circular window.

Popular cities in Quetzaltenango Department

A historic building with columns and a clock tower.
Quetzaltenango
Known for Historical, Recreation and Culture
Trip time! Discover the culture, volcanoes and hiking in Quetzaltenango.

Reasons to visit

  • Quetzaltenango Central Park
  • La Democracia Market
  • Quetzaltenango Cathedral
A mountainous landscape with a valley, a lake, and distant mountains.
Zunil
Known for Volcano, Mountains and Forests
Quaint Zunil is calling! Discover its volcanoes, hiking, churches and more.
A panoramic view of a lake surrounded by mountains and dense forest.
Coatepeque
Venture to Parque Arqueológico Takalik Abaj—just one of the sights to explore around Coatepeque.
An old church with a steep, ornate roof and a large arched entrance.
Salcajá
Head to Monumento a la Marimba and La Democracia Market—just two of the sights around Salcajá.
La Esperanza
La Esperanza
Head to Parque Zoológico Minerva and La Democracia Market—just two of the sights around La Esperanza.
Olintepeque
Olintepeque
Venture to La Democracia Market and Monumento a la Marimba—just two of the sights around Olintepeque.

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