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La Independencia Destination Guide
Explore La Independencia in Guatemala
La Independencia in the region of Quetzaltenango is a place in Guatemala - some 69 mi or ( 112 km ) West of New Guatemala , the country's capital city .
Time in La Independencia is now 01:19 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guatemala " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Chetumal, Belmopan, Belize City, San Salvador, and Santa Tecla. Since you are here already, consider visiting Chetumal . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in La Independencia ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Quetzaltenango, Guatemala - 2nd Largest City
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala also known as Xela or Xelajú is located in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Quetzaltenango is a great place to study Spanish at one of the many Spanish Language Schools or ..
Guatemala Western Highlands (photos with marimba music)
Photos from my first trip to Guatemala. Photos are mostly from Quetzaltenango (Xela). The music is "Luna de Xelaju" played on the marimba. ..
My newest salsa moves 1
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Fuentes Georginas
www.thedarienplan.com - taking a retired school bus from Xela to hot springs ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango, also commonly known by its indigenous name, Xelajú, or more commonly, Xela [ˈʃela ˈʃela], is the second largest city of Guatemala. It is both the capital of Quetzaltenango Department and the municipal seat of Quetzaltenango municipality. It has an estimated population of 224,703. The population is about 61% indigenous or Amerindian, 34% Mestizo or ladino and 5% European.
Located at 14.83 -91.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Estadio Mario Camposeco
The Estadio Mario Camposeco is a football stadium located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. It is the home of one of the most traditional clubs in Guatemala, Xelajú MC (Los Chivos). It has a capacity of 11,000. The stadium opened on 25 August 1950 as a venue dedicated to students, with the name Estadio Escolar.
Located at 14.84 -91.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Almolonga, Quetzaltenango
Almolonga is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango Department of Guatemala, located on a road between Quetzaltenango city and Zunil. The majority of its population is indigenous, speaking the K'iche' (Quiché) language The village is known as the "Vegetable Basket of the Americas" (la Hortaliza de América) due to an intense cultivation of vegetables in its vicinity. It also has tourist attractions like termal baths or Paradise Valley; it attracts about 120 tourists a year. http://www.
Located at 14.81 -91.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Olintepeque
Olintepeque is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala. It is located on the Xequijel (or Xequizel) River. Olintepeque is known for being the place where the legendary K'iche' king Tecún Umán died in single combat with the Spanish conquistador, Pedro de Alvarado on February 18, 1524. The river Xequijel ("where the blood spread") takes its name from the famous battle. The inhabitants of Olintepeque speak primarily Spanish and K'iche'.
Located at 14.88 -91.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
San Mateo, Quetzaltenango
San Mateo is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala.
Located at 14.87 -91.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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