View of the central park of Xela or Quetzaltenango.   Colonial cathedral of Quetzaltenango   Post colonial theather for cultural representations.

Quetzaltenango (Xela)

 

The best and safest city in Guatemala to learn Spanish! 

Known as "Xelajú" or "Xela", is the second largest and one of the most important cities in Guatemala. It is situated in the Guatemalan Western Highlands. Quetzaltenango offers you the opportunity to know the Mayan-Quiche cultural lineage because it is considered the cradle of the Mayan-Quiche culture. It is the best place to study and learn the Spanish language because it has all the ideal conditions: the clearest Spanish of Latin America, there are few foreigners to distract you from your immersion in the Spanish Language, it is safe and tranquil, and has a magnificent climate.

     It is surrounded by amazing landscapes including villages, mountains, volcanoes, and tourist attractions of spectacular beauty, in which you can get to know the most interesting Maya-Quiche folklore and the legacy of the colonial treasures in a most pleasant climate; and most importantly, many cordial, friendly Spanish-speaking people who will help you to practice and develop your new language skills as well as to educate you about the Guatemalan culture. The city has many parks, churches, universities, hospitals, clinics, banks, markets, supermarkets, malls, stores, secondary schools, restaurants, hotels, internet-cafes, transports, taxis, gas stations, industries, factories, libraries, travel agencies, etc. as Quetzaltenango is also a modern city.

     In Quetzaltenango, with an altitude of 2,333 meters (7654 feet) above sea level, you will experience warm sunny days, fresh nights and no tropical diseases, all year long.

Xela in Numbers

Hotels

10+

Internet shops

25+

Super Markets

4

Banks

20+

Markets

4

Museums

4

Travel Agencies

3

Catholic Churches

8

Parks

5

Evangelic Churches

10+

McDonald's Rest.

3

Mormon Churches

5+

Field and Track

1

Gas Stations

7+

Hospitals

6

Pizza Restaurants

6

Video Cinemas

3

Restaurants

20+

Cinemas

1

Bus Terminals

4

Gyms

6

Zoo

1

Pharmacies

10+

Health & Fitness

5

Book Stores

10

Stadiums

2

Private Universities

5

Public Universities

1

Dentists

30+

Medical Doctors

50+

Clothing Stores

50+

Shoe Stores

50+

Secondary Schools

40+

Primary Schools

50+

Historical Buildings

20+

Hot Springs

2

Villages around the City

10

Cementeries

3

Rental Cars

2+

Beer Factories

1

Rum Factories

1

Airport (2nd. Class)

1

Barber & Beauty Shops

50+

Clinical

50+

Computer Stores

50+

Photo Labs

5+

Celular Stores

10+

Prisons

1

     My wife and I studied at Guatemalensis for three weeks and highly recommend it. Our teachers were very knowledgeable and professional, and the school's family-like atmosphere provided ample opportunity to practice Spanish. Thomas & Kelly Okie (U.S.A.)

     This is the best way to get to know the Country and its people, the directors could not be more helpful and the teachers are brilliant and very patient. The excursions are varied, inexpensive and a lot of fun. This is an amazing country and I would recommend the school to everyone. Andrew Keogh, Australia

 

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Sample of excursions

 

Volcanoes

Santiaguito Active Crater

Chicabal Lagoon

Santa Maria Volcano

Tajumulco Volcano

 

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Champerico Beach

Monterrico Beach

 

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Eco Sauna Las Cumbres

 

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Lake Atitlan

 
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Tikal

 

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San Andres Xecul

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19 AVENIDA 2-14 ZONA 1,

QUETZALTENANGO, GUATEMALA, C. A.

Founded in 1990

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