This is a small collection of pictures from Quetzaltenango and other parts of Guatemala. Please click on the thumbnails to enlarge them.
Huelga de Dolores - Strike of Pain. This is a strike held by students in Guatemala. Huelga de Dolores has a long tradition. To protect themselves during the several dictatorships the students had to wear these robes. The different colors stand for the different faculties.
|
Advertisement for Gallo. I like Moza more!
|
Advertisement for Quetzalteca, a pretty cheap and not the best licor.
|
Parque Central of Momostenango, known for woolen products.
|
Market in Totonicapan, famous for pottery.
|
You will find the church of San Andres Xecul in almost every guide book. San Andres is just a thirty minute bus ride from Xela.
|
The Mayan ruins of Zaculeu, close to Huehuetenango.
|
The Mayan ruins of Zaculeu, close to Huehuetenango.
|
The Mayan ruins of Zaculeu, close to Huehuetenango.
|
Camionetas or Chicken Buses are the common transport vehicle for everybody.
|