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city, Quetzaltenango, is a popular language-school destination, while Chichicastenango is
home to Guatemala's most famous market. An emerging eco- and cultural tourism scene
can be found in the Ixil Triangle.
Mayan temples at Tikal National Park
The Pacific Coast
On the western end of the Pacific Coast, Retalhuleu is a hot spot thanks to the twin theme
parks ofXocomil and Xetulul. Bird-watchers and nature lovers will find several private re-
serves, including a fantastic lodge built on the ninth terrace of the Mayan site of Takalik
Abaj. East along the coast, you'll find the small village of Sipacate, home to Guatemala's
emerging surfscene, andIztapa, Guatemala'ssailfishing capital. Monterrico istheregion's
most popular resort town.
El Oriente and Izabal
ThedryplainsofElOrientearepopulatedbyladinocowboysandcattleranchers.Justover
theHonduranborderisthesiteofCopán,withsomeoftheMayanworld'sfineststelae and
beston-site museums. Heading east towardIzabal istheCaribbean townofPuertoBarrios,
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