Quetzaltenango Travel Guide
Guatemala
Quetzaltenango is an inland city in western Guatemala, with a population of 132,230. It sits in the country’s highland region, so conditions are generally cooler than in Guatemala’s lowland and coastal areas.
Travellers arriving by air can use Los Altos Airport, also known as AAZ. Quetzaltenango is not a beach destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city.
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Weather in Quetzaltenango
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Pays in GTQ
Plug type Type A & Type B & Type G & Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 110
Dial code +502
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Guatemala, especially for good service, but is not always expected. While not mandatory, rounding up or leaving a small tip is a nice gesture.
Best time to visit Quetzaltenango
Jan
18°14Feb
19°13Mar
19°25Apr
18°27May
19°29Jun
18°29Jul
19°23Aug
19°26Sep
18°29Oct
18°29Nov
18°20Dec
18°14Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Quetzaltenango
Iglesia Templo Bautista
christian place of worship
0.6 km
IDEC Casa de Fe
christian place of worship
2.1 km
Parque Intercultural de Quetzaltenango
cultural center
0.1 km
0.1 km
Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia Central de Xela
christian place of worship
0.4 km
Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica Casa de Salvación
protestant place of worship
0.5 km
COFA - Movimiento Familiar Cristiano
religious organization
0.7 km
San Juan De Dios Church
roman catholic place of worship
0.8 km
Getting there
Los Altos Airport · 3.2 km
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