What to do and see in Quetzaltenango Department, Western Highlands: The Best Tours

Visit Quetzaltenango and the Fuentes Georginas Hot Springs. High in the Western Highlands and a spectacular drive. Tour the historic downtown and visit the cathedral, central park, government buildings, and theater. Soak in the geothermal hot springs and feel your stress melt away.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned coach, minivan, or SUV, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Driver/guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Visit these hot springs that emanate from the Zunil Volcano and which flow into the place known today as Fuestes Georginas. These thermal sources were discovered by two laborers from Zunil in the year 1902 and they changed it into communal bath, where people who lived around there or near the thermal baths took a bath when they considered it necessary.

Inclusions: Shared round trip transfer, Local Guide, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Gratuites, Tips

 This Tour wants to tell us the history of chocolate worldwide, its origins here in Guatemala and especially the Mayan culture. The process is an experience and what to say about the tastings that will leave you asking for more. Quetzaltenango, is in Guatemala the place where you will find the best chocolate to drink and eat. These traditions of family drinks have been transformed into a way of life and subsistence for decades for many families already dedicated to the trade of the famous and world-famous cocoa!

Inclusions: In-person guide

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A beautiful half-day tour to the Fuentes Georginas hot springs. Soak in 4 thermal pools heated by the nearby volcanoes, surrounded by cloud forest.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Transportation

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Spend the day exploring the ceremonial center of the Mam Mayan culture on your visit to the Volcano and Laguna de Chicabal. View Mayan altars where ceremonies were held celebrating important dates on the Mayan calendar.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Round-trip shared transfer

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance Fees

Santa María Volcano is a large active volcano at 3,772 m (12,375 ft) in the western highlands of Guatemala, in the Quetzaltenango Department near the city of Quetzaltenango. The volcano was known as Gagxanul in the local K’iche’ language, before the 16th century Spanish Conquest of the region It takes a difficult 4 hours to hike up and nearly the same time to come down . You will enjoy a look into the active volcano next door called Santiaguito ! Meet your guide before dawn prepared for a challenging half-day trek to the top of the Santa María Volcano. Take a short drive to the base of the volcano which is situated next to the small village of Llanos del Pinal. Embark on an early morning hike to reach the top of the fourth highest volcano on Guatemala, accompanied by your friendly and informative guide.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Takalik Abaj has both Olmec and Maya features, and flourished from the 9th century BC to the 10th century AD. This is one of the oldest archeological sites in the old Mayan world, and one of the largest sites with sculptured monuments on the Pacific coastal plain. It is home to one of the greatest concentrations of Olmec-style sculpture. The site includes a Maya royal tomb and examples of Maya hieroglyphic inscriptions that are among the earliest from the Maya region. The site features a sophisticated water drainage system and a wealth of sculptured monuments. Overnight accommodations are near the site.

Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, Transport by SUV, minivan, or coach, Round-trip private transfer, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Driver/guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

This is probably the crown-jewel of our tours in Quetzaltenango! An all-inclusive tour around the city visiting the hidden places where authentic and, above all, delicious food is prepared. First, we will walk to the 14th Avenue, where Don Richard will let you taste his amazing Tostadas, delicious fried corn tortillas with Guacamole, black beans or cheese and his natural tomato sauce. After this amazing experience, we walk to the 4th Street to meet Doña Josefina. She’s an indigenous local K’iche woman and an excellent cooker. We will drink atol de elote with her and eat some famous chuchitos with natural tomato sauce. We will visit a Guatemalan Candy store and we can’t miss stop by a great plate of Quichom, and other great surprises!!

Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Santiaguito volcano is the shortest and youngest one in Quetzaltenango, reaching 8250 feet (2500 m) in altitude. It is actually a side cone of the Santa Maria volcano, and rises up from the southeastern flank. This small-group morning tour will offer you some amazing views of this active volcano.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off (min. 3 persons, if less than 3 persons -> back with public transport), Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Discover the Quetzaltenango, through this walking tour of about three hours, you will enjoy the beauty of its buildings and architecture. By Guatemalan standards, it is an orderly, clean, and safe city.

Inclusions: All activities, Local English speaking guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities