Quetzaltenango Department

Guatemala

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
With a strong Mayan heritage, colonial architecture and huge volcanoes rising in the distance, this archetypal Guatemalan town enthralls and educates.

Reasons to visit

  • Quetzaltenango Central Park
  • Quetzaltenango Cathedral
  • La Democracia Market
A panoramic view of a lake surrounded by mountains and dense forest.
Coatepeque
Check out Parque Arqueológico Takalik Abaj—just one of the sights to explore around Coatepeque.
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, lake views, and more.
An old church with a steep, ornate roof and a large arched entrance.
Salcajá
Check out Monumento a la Marimba and La Democracia Market—just a couple of the sights around Salcajá.
Olintepeque
Olintepeque
Venture to La Democracia Market and Monumento a la Marimba—just two of the sights around Olintepeque.
San Juan Ostuncalco
San Juan Ostuncalco
Venture to sights like Centro Cultural de san juan ostuncalco as you discover the local area in San Juan Ostuncalco.

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