Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tours
Adrenalina Tours
( 7761-4509;
www.adrenalinatours.com
; Pasaje Enríquez, Zona 1)
Provides a range of trips in the Xela
area, including to Zunil, Fuentes Georginas and little-visited parts of the department of
Huehuetenango.
GUIDED TOURS
Altiplano's Tour Operator
( 7766-9614;
www.altiplanos.com.gt
; 12a Av 3-35, Zona 1)
This outfit offers some interesting half-day
tours to indigenous villages and markets, colonial churches and coffee plantations around
Xela.
CULTURAL TOURS
Tranvía de los Altos
( 7765-5342;
www.tranviadelosaltos.com
)
This pseudo-streetcar does various circuits of the city,
complete with knowledgeable commentary (in Spanish) and cheesy sound effects. Two-
hour tours start at 11am and 3pm (Q50 per person), departing from the
municipalidad
building on the east side of the Parque Central.
TOUR
Maya Viva
( 7761-6408;
www.amaguate.org
;
5a Av & 6a Calle 6-17, Zona 1)
This community tourism program is
www.amaguate.org
;
5a Av 6-17, Zona 1)
, a group that seeks to empower Maya women in the coun-
tryside. Visitors get to experience life in one of five rural communities near Quetzaltenango
and learn about their customs, traditions and daily activities.
CULTURAL TOUR
Festivals & Events
Xela Music Festival
MUSIC FESTIVAL
