Location: Quetzaltenango
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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.
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1. Quetzaltrekkers
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5.0 based on 539 reviews
Quetzaltrekkers is the only all non-profit, all volunteer-run trekking organization in Guatemala. Whether you're scaling a towering volcano or going from highland village to highland village, participating in our treks is a truly unique experience. 100% of our profits support a local school and dormitory for children living in Quetzaltenango.
2. Altiplano's Tour Operator
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Altiplanos is the tour operator for all your hikes, tours, shutlles and packages. We are 100% Guatemalan and have experienced guides. We're located in the second city of Guatemala surrounded by many volcanoes.
3. 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!
4. Mayan Gateway
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
Mayan Gateway is an independently-owned travel agency based in Guatemala. We have been customizing travel plans and tours to Guatemala for our clients since 2005. Through our many years of experience, we have built an extensive database tours and trips and resources in order to offer you competitive prices for the best hotels transportation, bilingual guides, and tours.
5. Adrenalina Tours
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4.5 based on 254 reviews
With nearly twenty years of experience, this tour operator is the most known and reputable company in this part of the country. It organizes daily shuttles to the Fuentes Georginas hot springs in the town of Zunil, to areas for hiking and trekking, cultural tours in indigenous villages, walking city tours, or to the tours of the cemetery and beer factory. There are also shuttles at very reasonable prices to and from most places in Guatemala, including Tapachula and San Cristobal in Mexico, or Copan in Honduras. This service is equipped with its own vehicles, bilingual drivers, and certified guides. Their offices are located on the west side of the central park in Quetzaltenango, on Pasaje Enriquez.The company also has offices in Panajachel, Antigua, Coban and Flores to make it easier for you to make a complete customized itinerary for Guatemala. The operations are NOT limited to Quetzaltenango.
6. Museo Casa Botran
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
A place to enjoy the Rum of Guatemala in the cold mountains of Quetzaltenango, a place where it houses an unmissable legacy and an experience that must be lived. Take the Rum Tour of Guatemala!
7. Central Plaza
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4.0 based on 206 reviews
This beautiful town square is a gathering place for locals, and is home to a cathedral and museum.
Reviewed By medywawa
Beautiful square surrounded by some fantastic architecture and stunning mountain view. Always something going in, especially lively on Sundays! Parades, street food, people watching, all in all a wonderful spot to hang out.
