Quetzaltenango
Font Size | [tabs style=”boxed”] [tab title=”History”] Quetzaltenango Country Guatemala Municipalities Municipality of Quetzaltenango Description Quetzaltenango is the second largest city in Guatemala. It is situated near several volcanoes in the heart of the Sierra Madre, 200 miles east of Guatemala City. Xelaj??, is a name derived from voice Xelahuh Mam, Quetzaltenango meaning “place of the Quetzal”. It is also called Xela. The city is located on a village pre-Hispanic Mayan Post-Classic period was razed in 1524 by the first Spanish incursions . According to tradition, was in the battle between Quiche and Spanish in the famous Llanos de Urbina, where the February 12, 1524 killed Tecum Uman, and so the defeat of the Lordship Quich?©. The town was founded Hispanic as a result of the Royal Ordinances of 1542, which established the conservation of the indigenous name of Quetzaltenango. It was elevated to city status, according to Decree of the Constituent Assembly on November 12, 1825.Xela, has risen in spite of having been damaged by eruptions and earthquakes such as occurred in 1765 and 1902. Altens The city owns a splendid design, the buildings that make up the historic center of Xela and other monuments scattered throughout the city, show a neoclassical style that celebrates the roots coffee. The inhabitants of Indian descent have preserved the ancient traditions of Maya-Quiche lineage, combined with a colonial past and dynamic modern life. Besides Spanish, the languages are spoken Mam and Quiche. Key Resources CULTURAL HERITAGE: – In the colonial era only preserves the facade of the Church of the Holy Spirit as the Cathedral of the Diocese of Los Altos goes back to 1899. It is located in the heart of the city, east of Central Park, was built by Bishop Francisco Marroqu??n in 1535. In the original construction and the fa?ßade that was totally demolished to make way for the construction of the new church in 1899. This new temple is preserved only in part, becausethe earthquake of 1902 destroyed the front again which had been built. It is one of the most important Catholic churches west of the country and throughout the year there are various religious holidays. – Zunil, 9 km from Quetzaltengo. Zunil was founded in 1529 as Santa Catarina Zunil. Its church, which retains a prominent colonial silver altar. The town’s patron is St. Catherine of Alexandria and the feast is celebrated on November 25th. This town is the center of the belief in “Maximon” or “San Simon”, a representation of a Mayan god. It was created by the Maya after the Spanish Conquest clothes to have the acceptance of the Colonists and to thank his miracles. People give alcohol, cigarettes, money, flowers, and candles. On 28 October is a party and on November 1 change of place. OTHER CULTURAL RESOURCES: – Highlights other unique buildings of later times as the Municipal Palace, the Casa de la Cultura, Teatro Municipal, the Temple of Minerva, the Passage House Enriquez andAparicio. – Central Park in Quetzaltenango. Located in the heart of the city, is also the center of social activity thereof. The first Sunday of each month during dry season, performed an excellent craft market. The park is surrounded by an impressive monument, highlighting the Baroque fa?ßade of the cathedral. In a neighborhood: – Archeological Site Chuitinamit. VOLCANOES: In the department of Quetzaltenango and next to the head, six volcanoes that offer multiple opportunities for climbing. The landscapes can be admired from its peaks are breathtakingly beautiful. These are: Santa Maria, Junior, Cerro Quemado, seven ears, and Lacandon Chicabal. Volcanic domes are also noteworthy as the Cerro Zunil Zunilito, Galapagos and El Baul, with attractive sites and viewpoints. NATURAL RESOURCES: – Hot Springs. Quetzaltenango has an abundance of hot springs. Are the result of intense volcanic activity underground. All are medicinal. Whether steaming, springs, wells or tanks, individual orcollective, hot or just warm. Among the most popular are: Sources Georginas, Bitter Water, Hot Almolonga Zunil Baths Cantel and Bathrooms. Main activities – Ecotourism: nature reserves, ecological parks, animal watching (bird watching observation ,…), plants. – Adventure and sports: climbing volcanoes, horse riding, 4×4 routes, hiking, airplane flights by the volcanic massif. – Tourism Spa: hot springs. – Tourism Buying: craft markets, food products. – Cultural Tourism: Archaeological tourism, community tourism (rural communities, indigenous communities), gastronomic tourism, language tourism (learning Spanish, Amerindian language learning), heritage tourism (Tentative List World Heritage-UNESCO, visitors walk through the historical center, visits to monuments and museums), religious tourism (visits to churches, museums of sacred art, floral carpets, religious celebrations ,…). [/tab] [tab title=”Photography”] no images were found [/tab] [tab title=”Tours”]3Tours content goeshere.[/tab] [/tabs]