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Quetzaltenango
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The city of Quetzaltenango, also known as Xela or Xelajú, is the second largest city in Guatemala. It is mainly defined by its fine urban centre, its historic importance and the privileged location in a mountainous region just 200 kilometres away from Guatemala City.
It has numerous museums, hotels, bars and restaurants with exquisite cuisine, boasting a strong presence of the Mayan legacy still evidenced by the colourful textiles and cultural expressions of popular tradition, making it a must-see location when visiting Guatemala.