Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala

Travel Blogs from Quetzaltenango (Xela) (15)

A typical day at the dinner table., Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala travel blog
A typical day at the dinner table.
Oct 23, 2004

So my graduation speech probably won't go down in history, other than for maybe being the shortest ever. I also think I impressed my Spanish teacher the other morning when he asked me.. "żDe donde eres?" (Where are you from?) Where I quickly replied ...

A travel blog entry by stevefn
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Back to school., Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala travel blog
Back to school.
Oct 19, 2004

... first proper sentence. Most gringos come to Xela either to attend a Spanish language school or to do volunteer work, and although it's Guatemala's second city there isn't actually much to do or see in the city itself. It's a place to study, drink beer, ...

A travel blog entry by stevefn
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Above the clouds..., Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala travel blog
Above the clouds...
May 9, 2004

At 3700 meters (about 12,000 feet) Volcan Santa Maria looks down on Xela and offers a tough hike for those willing to take it on. The volcano is inactive but has incredible views from the top. I think the pics from the hike say more than I can write ... ...

A travel blog entry by jeffsadventures
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Winter is here, Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala travel blog
Winter is here
May 18, 2004

... warm temperatures broken up by an afternoon rain. I am trying to figure out where to go next. There are a few more destinations in Guatemala I want to check out. In addition, I need to seek out a reputable clinic in a few weeks in a larger city to get ...

A travel blog entry by jeffsadventures
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