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Tourist Places to Visit in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, America

Tourist Places to Visit in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, America

Huehuetenango is the capital city of Huehuetenango Department in Guatemala also serves as the seat of all the municipalities that come under Huehuetenango department and is situated about 280 km from the national capital Guatemala City. Huehuetenango is well known for coffee exportation and other crops grown in Huehuetenango include chile, yucca, sugarcane and tobacco.

Huehuetenango department is home to 31 municipalities and the major municipalities are Chiantla, Cuilco, Jacaltenango, Nenton, San Juan Ixcoy, Santa Eulalia, Tectitan and San Rafael Petzal.

Geography of Huehuetenango:

Huehuetenango is positioned between 15°18′53″ N latitude and 91°28′34″ W longitude at an altitude of 1,901 meters and the department of Huehuetenango occupies an area of 7,403 sq. km.

Huehuetenango department is surrounded by Mexico towards northwest, Totonicapan in the south and El Quiche on the east.

History of Huehuetenango:

Huehuetenango was earlier known as Xinabahul and the literal meaning of Huehuetenango in the Nahuatl language is ‘the place of the ancestors’.

How to reach Huehuetenango?

Huehuetenango has its own airport but currently not in use. The nearest working airport to Huehuetenango is Quetzaltenango Airport located at a distance of about 140 km with charter flights to Guatemala City. La Aurora International Airport is about 290 km away from Huehuetenango.

The major bus station of Huehuetenango is situated between the Interamericana and the city. It takes around 1:30 hour to reach Huehuetenango from Quatro Caminos and costs Q20 and from La Mesilla to Huehuetenango takes 2 hours, costs Q20.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Huehuetenango:

Huehuetenango is one of the Maya sites housing many archeological sites and cultural centres. There are many handicraft centres, jewelry and pharmacies sited in Huehuetenango City. Pradera Huehuetenango is the main shopping centre in Huehuetenango. Banco International is a bank in Huehuetenango offering currency exchange service.

Restaurante Las Palmeras is one of the well known food corners in Huehuetenango famous for traditional and international eateries, available at reasonable prices. To have coffee, chocolate and different cakes, tourists can reach Cafe Museo which is open from 7am-10pm (Monday-Saturday) and 2-9pm (Sunday). It also offers free Wi-Fi.

Things to do in Huehuetenango:

Shopping
Archeological sites
Internet cafes

Places to see in Huehuetenango:

Huehuetenango Bridge:

Huehuetenango Bridge is constructed over the San Juan River source and is the major tourist attraction in Huehuetenango drawing tourists from all around the country.

The Maya ruins of Zaculeu:

The Maya ruins of Zaculeu are archeological sites located in the vicinity of Huehuetenango city. There are regular buses available to reach Zaculeu from Huehuetenango city.

Chiantla:

Chiantla is a religious town widely known for Catholic Church with the image of Virgin of Candelaria or Nuestra Senora de Chiantla which means ‘Our Lady of Chiantla’.

Other places of interest in Huehuetenango include:

Chalchitan
Moja
San Mateo Ixtatan
Parque De Huehuetenango
Ruins de Zaculeu
Santo Entierro
Quetzaltenango

Best time to visit Huehuetenango:

During the ending months of the year are ideal to travel Huehuetenango.

Accommodation Options in Huehuetenango:

Huehuetenango is a colorful city with full of archeological sites, restaurants, food corners and religious sites. It is home to many well facilitated hotels and most of the hotels are located near the major bus terminal. The price may vary on the facilities provided by the hotels and generally top end hotels charge Q60 per person/night. The prominent hotels in Huehuetenango are as follows:

Hotel Zaculeu
Royal Park Hotel
Hotel Ruinas Resort
Hotel Mary
Hotel Casablanca
Hotel San Luis de la Sierra
Hotel Premier
Hotel Cascata
Hotel California
Hotel Cuchumatanes
Fuente Real Hotel
Hotel Del Prado
La Chacra de Joel Hotel
Todos Santos Inn

Places to Visit in Guatemala City, Guatemala, America

Places to Visit in Guatemala City, Guatemala, America

Guatemala City is the capital and the largest city of Republic of Guatemala geographically positioned at 14°36′48″ N 90°32′7″ W. It also serves as the administrative center of both Guatemala municipality and Guatemala Department.

Guatemala City is the banking capital of the country housing headquarters of more than ten prominent banks of the nation and also it houses ten eminent universities.

Geography of Guatemala City:

Guatemala City is situated in Valle de la Ermita mountain valley at an elevation of 1,500 meters. It covers an area of 692 sq. km. and features a subtropical highland climate with rainy season from May to October and April is the hottest month in the city.

History of Guatemala City:

The history Guatemala City dates back to 1200 BC. Guatemala City was a small town during the colonial period of the Spanish. The capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala moved from Antigua Guatemala to Guatemala City after the heavy damage made by Santa Marta earthquake (on July 29, 1773).

Connectivity to Guatemala City:

Guatemala City is served by La Aurora International Airport which is situated around 8 km from Guatemala City centre and has good connection with Mexico, El Salvador, USA, Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama and Nicaragua and the air services are provided by Avianca, American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Aeromexico. There are taxis always available at the airport charging around $12US to Guatemala City (Zona 10).

For local travel, taxis and buses are useful costing Q1.00 to move within the city. The major taxi operators in Guatemala City include:

Taxis Mariscal
Taxis Amarillo
Servitaxis Rotativos
Taxis Las Americas

Culture, Food and Shopping in Guatemala City:

Guatemala City is rich in its culture housing many historical buildings from the colonial period. The famous shopping centres of Guatemala City are Oakland Mall and La Pradera.

The prominent food corners in Guatemala are listed below:

Tamarindos
Tapas y Canas
El Ganadero
Del Tingo Al Tango

Things to do in Guatemala City:

Magic Place
La Pradera
Tikal Futura
Shopping
Live Guate

Places to interest in Guatemala City:

Mapa en Relieve:

Mapa en Relieve is a typical site situated at Minerva Park in Zona 2. This is an open air map of Guatemala country including Belize and rivers and was inaugurated on October 29, 1905, designed by Lieutenant Colonel and Engineer Francisco Vela and Engineer Claudio Urrutia. Admission fee is Q16 and open from 9AM-5PM.

Museo Miraflores:

Museo Miraflores is a museum located in Zona 11 of Guatemala city. It is an ideal place to know about the ancient city of Kaminaljuyu (former Guatemala). Museo Miraflores is open from 9-19 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday), 9-20 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday). Monday is off.

Ixchel Museum of traditional costumes:

Ixchel Museum of traditional costumes houses a great collection of traditional costumes, dying techniques and paintings of Carmen Pettersen. Admission fee is Q25 for adults and Q15 for students. Tourists are allowed between 9:00-17:00 from Monday-Friday.

Other places of interest in Guatemala City include:

Popol Vuh Museum
Archaeology and Ethnology Museum
Museo Nacional de Arqueologiay Etnologia
Museum of Modern Art
Aurora Zoo
Museo Miraflores
Palacio Nacional
National History Museum
Jardines Botanico
Museo Carlos F. Novella

Best time to visit Guatemala City:

From October to March is the ideal time to visit Guatemala City.

Accommodation Options in Guatemala City:

Guatemala City is home to all the types of accommodation centres ranging from budget to top end. Prices are comparatively higher than other cities of Guatemala and the budget hotels charge around $20/night, mid range-$50 and splurge-$100. List of major hotels in Guatemala City include:

Budget:

Quetzalroo Backpackers
Xamanek Student Inn
Hotel San Martin
Hotel Spring
Hostal Los Volcanes
GuateFriends Bed & Breakfast
Hostal Hermano Pedro
2 Lunas Guest House

Mid Range:

Hotel Mansion Imperial
Hotel Princess Guatemala
Best Western Stofella
Comfort Hostel
Hotel Pan American
Ciudad Vieja

Top End:

Crowne Plaza Hotel
Real InterContinental Guatemala
Barcelo Guatemala City
Westin Camino Real

Flores Tourist Places to Visit in Flores, Guatemala, America

Flores Tourist Places to Visit in Flores, Guatemala, America

Flores is the capital city of the department of Peten in Guatemala, situated between 16°54′ N latitude and 89°54′ W longitude, about 410 km from Guatemala city, the capital of Guatemala. The mainland of Flores comprises the suburb of Santa Elena and the old division of Flores situated on an island on Lake Peten Itza. Flores is adjoined by San Benito municipality and was the Maya city of Nojpeten in the Pre-Columbian era.

History of Flores:

Flores was inhabited and founded by Itza people during the 13^th century as Tayasal and later they changed its name as ‘Noh Peten’ means ‘City Island’. Tah Itza was another name of Flores, meaning ‘Place of the Itzá.

How to reach Flores?

Flores is catered by Mundo Maya International Airport which is 3 km away from the centre of the city. The airport has good connectivity with Guatemala City, Belize City, Cancun, Palenque and El Mirador, operated by Avianca, Transportes Aereos Guatemaltecos and Tropic Air. Taxis costs around Q20 from airport to Flores. Tuk tuk is another option costing around Q5 per person.

Some major bus operators from Guatemala City include Autobuses del Norte, Linea Dorada and Fuente del Norte. Fuente Del Norte provides services to Coban city and Linea Dorada and San Juan Express are helpful to reach Belize City from Flores.

Food and Shopping in Flores:

Flores houses many well facilitated food corners and tourists can refer below food corners for delicious food:

Cafe Arqueologico Yax-ha
Fonda Ixobel
Mayan Princess
Restaurant Mirador del Lago
Restaurante Capitan Tortuga

Jades Yaxha La Casa del Jade is a best place to purchase variety of jewelers and masks at reasonable prices. Chile Salsa, wood carvings and embroidery clothes are purchasable items in Flores.

Things to do in Flores:

Film watching
Volunteer Peten
Boat riding
Visit Tikal
Swimming

Places to see near Flores:

Ixpanpajul Natural Park:

Ixpanpajul Natural Park is situated around 15 minutes drive from the Flores city. The activities to do in the park include walk on the Sky-Way, swinging and horseback riding. The administration of the park offers shuttle service from Flores city and Santa Elen. The park is open from 08:00-18:00, discount on entrance fee depends on the number of persons, generally 15$-30$.

ARCAS:

ARCAS (Asociacion de Rescate y Conservacion de Vida Silvestre) is a wildlife prevention centre near Flores. Tourists are needed to have boat to reach ARCAS, sometimes ARCAS provides its own boat service from Flores (8AM and 3PM) or tourists can reach by private boat. Petencito Zoo is located in the vicinity of ARCAS.

Ak’tun Kan:

Ak’tun Kan is a stunning cave located on the outskirts of Flores city, reachable by taxi which costs Q20. The cave includes objects of animals, stalagmites and stalactites. Entrance fee is Q15 with guide.

Other places of interest near Flores include:

Petencito Zoo
Spanish Academy Dos Mundos
Lake Peten Itza
Cival
Mopan River
The beach at Tilapa
Manchon Guamuchal Wetland Preserve

Best time to visit Flores:

Throughout the year is best time to visit, especially the months between March and September are ideal to visit Flores.

Accommodation Options in Flores:

Flores is a beautiful city with top class accommodation centres with upgraded facilities like TV, AC, restaurant, pool, private bathroom, airport shuttle and internet. The major hotels generally charge around Q25 per person per night. List of prominent hotel in Flores include:

Hotel Isla de Flores
Hotel y Restaurante El Peregrino
Green World Hotel
Mayan Internacional
Hotel Casa Elena de las Flores
Hotel Jaguar Inn Santa Elena
Hotel Mayab
Mirador del Lago
Hotel Casa Amelia
La Lancha Lodge
Hotel Villa del Lago
Hotel Casazul
Hotel Casona de la Isla
Hotel Villa Margarita
Hotel Casona del Lago
Peten Esplendido
Gran Hotel De La Isla
Hotel Peten

Places to Visit in Esquipulas, Guatemala, America

Places to Visit in Esquipulas, Guatemala, America

Esquipulas is one of the municipalities of the department of Chiquimula in Guatemala. The city of Esquipulas is the seat and the largest in Esquipulas municipality and is located about 45 km from Chiquimula city and 200 km from Guatemala City.

Esquipulas was added to UNESCO World Heritage site list in 2002. It is one of the culturally and economically most important cities of the country and is considered as major site of Central Catholic pilgrimage. Basilica of Esquipulas is the icon of Esquipulas.

Esquipulas is the most visited city in the eastern Guatemala by tourists and the 2^nd most visited city in Guatemala after Guatemala City. It receives around 4 million tourists every year for its ecotourism and religious sites.

Geography of Esquipulas:

Esquipulas is placed between 14°37′ N latitude and 89°12′ W longitude, occupies an area of 532 sq. km. is surrounded by Olopa in the north, Metapan to the south, Copán in the east and Concepcion Las Minas municipality towards west.

Etymology of Esquipulas:

Esquipulas was earlier known as Yzquipulas and the literal meaning of Esquipulas in local language is ‘the place where flowers abound’.

How to reach Esquipulas?

Esquipulas is located about 50 km away from its nearest airport, Chiquimula Airport and other accessible airports are Santa Rosa De Copan Airport and Palacios Airport.

El Salvador International Airport and La Aurora International Airport are about 195 and 200 km away from Esquipulas respectively.

Due to the presence of religious sites and tourist attractions in Esquipulas, there are plenty of tourist vehicles continuously plying between Esquipulas and other major cities of the country. Other than tourist vehicles, public buses are also serving the public at Esquipulas regularly.

Food and Shopping in Esquipulas:

There are many food corners and shopping centres located in and around Esquipulas and the major restaurants are as follows:

La Hacienda
La Rotunda
Burger Diner
Domino’s Pizza
Cevicheria El Pato
Willy’s Restaurante

Places to see near Esquipulas:

Basilica of Esquipulas:

Basilica of Esquipulas is the identity as well as tourist destination of Esquipulas. This religious site was constructed in 1740 and is regularly visited by devotees from the United States, Mexico, Europe and Central American countries.

Mine Cave:

Mine Cave is situated in the south of the city in the vicinity of Basilica. This is a historically significant cave and favorite of researchers and tourists.

Ecological Park Cueva de las Minas:

An ecological Park Cueva de la Minas is home to more than 25 species of animals and a basketball court, a restaurant and parking facility as well.

Other places of interest near Esquipulas include:

Park Chatun
Stone of the Compadres
Reserva de la biosfera Trifinio
Reserva de la Biosfera El Guisayote
Acueducto Los Arcos
Rio Atulapa

Best time to visit Esquipulas:

The months between May to August are ideal to visit Esquipulas.

Accommodation Options in Esquipulas:

Esquipulas is a holy site famous for its ancient churches and eco tourism. It is visited by millions of tourists every year, due this to fulfill the requirement of tourists and devotees there are many luxurious hotels and lodges established all around Esquipulas and they provides all the upgraded facilities with basic amenities. The prominent hotels in and around Esquipulas are as follows: