Location: Quetzaltenango
Top Things to do in Quetzaltenango
What to do and see in Quetzaltenango, Western Highlands: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Quetzaltenango, also known by its Maya name, Xelajú [ʃelaˈχu] or Xela [ˈʃela], is the second largest city of Guatemala. It is both the capital of Quetzaltenango Department and the municipal seat of Quetzaltenango municipality.
Restaurants in Quetzaltenango
1. Trama Textiles
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
We are Trama Textiles, a 100% worker-owned women's weaving cooperative in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. We have a local shop in Xela, where we sell our handwoven accessories, homewares and clothing, and offer weaving classes to teach people the ancient art of Mayan weaving. We work with over 400 women, in 17 weaving groups, across five regions in Guatemala's Western highlands. We pay our artisans a fair wage, which they determine, meaning they can provide a sustainable income for themselves and their families. VISIT OUR STORE: Our products are all handwoven by our women artisans, using traditional Mayan weaving techniques. All our products are made with 100% cotton, pre-washed, and double woven with premier grade thread, to make sure they are the highest quality and won't shrink or fade. By buying our products, you help women in our region earn a sustainable income, while maintaining their beautiful Mayan weaving traditions. LEARN TO WEAVE: We offer weaving classes, so you can learn how to weave directly from our artisans. Our classes vary in price and time, depending on what you want to make, from a 1 hour demonstration from $5 USD to making your own scarf or table runner from between $23 USD and $79 USD. FREE TOUR AND VIDEO: WE offer a free tour and video, including a chat with our artisans, and a 25 minute documentary about the history and inspirational stories of our weavers. VOLUNTEER WITH US: We offer free-free long and short term volunteer positions, allowing you to experience Guatemalan culture, gain new skills and practise your Spanish.
2. Ketzali Accessories
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
3. Do Guatemala
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Do Guatemala takes you on nice day tours in Quetzaltenango and surroundings! Visit the hot springs, hike a volcano, learn about the coffee process, and much more! We also arrange transportation and itineraries for groups, and many other services. Come by at our office for a chat or travel advice!
4. Chocolate Dona Pancha
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By michaellF893PZ
If you are looking to learn more about the history of chocolate, to sample authentic Guatemalan chocolate recipes or to support a local business that trains and employs women in Xela, then this is the tour for you! The owners and employees of the business were some of the most hospitable people we have met in Guate, going above and beyond to accomodate our schedule and inability to read a map. The tour itself was very informative and the chocolate samples were both abundant and delicious. I highly recommended supporting this local establishment while in Xela!
5. Nexus Studio
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Nexus is a dance studio focused on Latin dances, urban dances, the dance technique is very important in our classes, if you want to enjoy a fun and very professional class, we are waiting for you ....
Reviewed By JessieKaplan
We took salsa lessons with Lalo and Christopher for a few weeks--they are both fantastic technical instructors who clearly have a passion for what they do. We definitely improved our salsa skills over these few weeks and had loads of fun. Would highly recommend classes at Nexus Studio if you are in Xela!
6. Catedral del Espiritu Santo
7. Museo Ixkik' del Traje Maya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
