City in 🇬🇹Guatemala

Quetzaltenango

3.7
out of 5

Quetzaltenango, also known as Xela, is a city in western Guatemala. It is the second largest city in the country, and the capital of the department of Quetzaltenango. The city is located at an altitude of 2,330 meters (7,643 feet) above sea level. Quetzaltenango is the cultural and economic center of the Western Highlands of Guatemala. It is famous for its many markets, for its traditional textile industry, and for its coffee plantations.

Average temperatures during the day in Quetzaltenango.
April
29°
May
28°
Jun
27°
Jul
28°
Aug
28°
Sep
27°
Oct
27°
Nov
27°
Dec
27°
Jan
27°
Feb
27°
Mar
29°

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3.7
People
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Food
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Spaces
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Value
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Safety
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