Location: Quetzaltenango
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What to do and see in Quetzaltenango, Western Highlands: The Best Food & Drink
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. Quetzaltenango Street Food Tour
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Our gastronomic tour starts at 11.00 am or 15.30 pm daily with exception of Sunday from Pasaje Enriquez opposite central park in Quetzaltenango (ask for ADRENALINA office). First , we shall walk to the 14th Avenue one block away and one of the most important avenues in Xela to taste the Tostadas de Guacamole de Don Richard, delicious fried corn tortillas with avocado. After this amazing experience we walk to the 4th street to visit Dona Josefina, Indigenous local K’iche woman and excellent cook where we will drink atolito de Elote and eat famous chuchitos with tomato sauce. To learn a little bit more about our local kitchen we will receive a cooking class from dona Letty,
2. Viva City Tours
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are local quetzaltecos that carry out cultural tours, providing life experiences based on local culture, art and gastronomy. We have family permits to get to know their culture directly in their homes.
3. Tranvia de los Altos
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
The cobbled streets, old buildings, the most important places, and a haunted house... Everything has a iteresting story. You may learn more in depth the culture, history and traditions of Quetzaltenango in Tranvia de los Altos.
5. Spanish Marks
Spanish Marks offers tailor-made volunteering placements and cultural tours in Guatemala. Gain an inside access into local life with local tour guides and off-the-beaten-track experiences . Ethical travel is at the heart of what we do with the majority of our tour fees going to local communities in Guatemala.
