Guatemala travel guide
What to see in Quetzaltenango
Xela, the country’s second city, a base for volcanoes, hot springs and Spanish schools.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from November to April
Quetzaltenango highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Parque Centroamérica
Neoclassical buildings.
- Fuentes Georginas
Hot springs in the mountains.
- Laguna Chicabal
A sacred lake in a crater.
- Santa María Volcano
With views of erupting Santiaguito.
- Zunil
A Maya village and its Maximón.
Day trips from Quetzaltenango
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Quetzaltenango
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Quetzaltenango are from November to April.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May with warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep with warnings
- Oct with warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from May to October
Rainy season
From May to October it rains almost every afternoon; mountain roads can be hit by landslides.
What to do: The dry season, from November to April, is best; in the rainy season, start early.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a comedor or the market. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Guatemala guide.
Frequently asked questions about Quetzaltenango
What to see in Quetzaltenango?
Parque Centroamérica, Fuentes Georginas, Laguna Chicabal, Santa María Volcano and Zunil.
What to see in Quetzaltenango in one day?
Don’t miss Parque Centroamérica, Fuentes Georginas, Laguna Chicabal, Santa María Volcano and Zunil. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Quetzaltenango?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Quetzaltenango are from November to April.
What day trips can you take from Quetzaltenango?
Fuentes Georginas.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.