Calvary Church at San Andres Xecul
Ancient church at Salcaja
Embroidery at Salcaja Market
Pottery at Momostenango Market
Animal market at San Francisco el Alto
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| 1/2 DAY TRIPS |
Cultural Tour: of three churches (see at right) and indigenous villages
in the region of Xela.
San Andres Xecul (detail)
| Church of Salcaja: located in the San Jacinto region, the church
of Salcaja was built in 1524 making it the oldest church in Central America.
San Andres Xecul: to encounter the famous yellow Baroque church,
the most colorful in Central America!
San Cristobal Totonicapan: one of the most ancient and historical churches and convents in Central America
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| Copavic, Zunil and Georgina Hotsprings: not far from Xela, Copavic is
the acronym for the local glass blowing cooperative, Zunil is the home of San Simon (the "evil" saint) and the
Georgina Hotsprings are lovely. |
Glass figurines at Copavic |
Processing corn in Almolonga |
Almolonga, Cantel and Zunil: three villages near Xela - a pleasant excursion.
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City tour of Quetzaltenango
(Xela) |
Xela Central Park |
Carved figure at Takalik Abaj |
Takalik Abaj Archaeological Park and Viejo Palmar: a trip to the municipality of
Asintal to visit the park and the village of Viejo Palmar, destroyed when Santiaguito erupted in 1991. |
| Olintepeque: visit the cemetery, the Catholic church and the church of San Pascual Bailon. |
Xela, Salcaja, Totonicapan: visit the public laundry, the cave of bats and the market. |
Market days:
- San Francisco el Alto - FRIDAYS
- Olintepeque, Salcaja - TUESDAYS
- Zunil - MONDAYS
- Almolonga and Cantel - THURSDAYS
- Totonicapan - SATURDAYS
- Chichicastenango - THURSDAYS and SUNDAYS
- Todos Santos - SATURDAYS
- Momostenango - SUNDAYS
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Xela, Salcaja, San Francisco el Alto: 3 great markets.
Traditional weaving at Salcaja
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