This is a small collection of pictures from Quetzaltenango and other parts of Guatemala. Please click on the thumbnails to enlarge them.
The theatre of Quetzaltenango. The building is nice, unfortunately nice plays are seldom offered.
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The facade of the old cathedral of Xela, which was destroyed during a major earthquake in the beginning of the 20th century. The new cathedral was built directly beyond this facade.
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The Central Park is a nice place to walk around or to sit and chat.
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No wonder the electricity brakes down from time to time.
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A bridge in the streets of Xela. More a monument than a functional bridge.
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The "Curva" is the place where you can find the most enthusiastic fans of Quetzaltenango's soccer team, the "Superchivos". Although their name is "Club Social y Deportivo Xelaju M.C." they are called Superchivos after their mascot, a ram (= Chivo).
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The central park of Quetzaltenango. Most of the bigger cities in Guatemala have such a place.
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A Catholic procession in Xela. Guatemala still is a mostly Catholic country.
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Most of the congregations have processions during the week before Easter.
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This one took place in 2004.
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