Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Quetzaltenango, Guatemala (Xela) travel photos. Includes Democracia market, Guatemalan food, the public cemetery, and architectural highlights like the cathedral. Read more articles about Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Guatemalan Vendor Selling Jocotes - Xela, Guatemala
A friendly vendor smiles over a stack of jocotes (a sweet fruit) at the Democracia market in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Colorful Fruits and Indigenous Vendor - Xela, Guatemala
The colors of the vendor's clothes seem to match or compliment the vegetables she's trying to sell. Taken near the cemetery and Flores Market in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Public Cemetery - Xela, Guatemala
The public cemetery in Xela (Quetzaltenango) behind El Calvario church is like its own city of graves, mausoleums and memorials. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Old Guatemalan Couple - Xela, Guatemala
A Guatemalan couple on the main square in Parque Centro America - Xela (Quetzaltenango). Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
View of the Cathedral - Xela, Guatemala
An impressive ariel view of the cathedral in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Chicken Bus and A Bike - Xela, Guatemala
Taken at Democracia market in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Statue at Public Cemetery - Xela, Guatemala
A beautifully carved statue at the grave of Rodolfo Robles, one of the most well-known Guatemalans in Xela (Quetzaltenango). Apparently, the marble was imported from Italy. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Guatemalan School Girls - Xela, Guatemala
School girls make their way home for lunch in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Walking Around Quetzaltenango - Xela, Guatemala
Ninth Avenue (9 Avenida) in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala has a nice view of the Cathedral. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Mausoleums at the Cemetery - Xela, Guatemala
The vast collection of mausoleums at the public cemetery in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala is reminiscent of city. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Cute Little Guatemalan Girl - Xela, Guatemala
An older sister tied an apron on her little sister at the Democracia market in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Guatemalan Vendor - Xela, Guatemala
Taken near the main cemetery and Flores Market in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Indigenous Market - Xela, Guatemala
This friendly chicken vendor gave us a smile and a shrug when we pulled out the camera. We all got a big laugh and enjoyed the conversation that followed. Taken at Democracia market in Xela, Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Indigenous Vendors at Xela Market, Guatemala
Two indigenous women, dressed in traditional clothing, play with a little girl behind a stall. Taken in Democracia market in Xela (Quetzaltenango). Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Guatemalan Man - Xela, Guatemala
Taken at the Democracia market in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
A Break for Lunch - Xela, Guatemala
The inside of Democracia market in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala is full of small comedors (eateries) like this one. We were still full from breakfast, so we didn't try anything on our first visit. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Green Avocados at Market - Xela, Guatemala
Beautiful avocados stacked up high at the Democracia market in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Vendor Combing Her Hair - Xela, Guatemala
Taken at Democracia market in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Taco Master - Xela, Guatemala
Shredded meat, sauteed onions, tomato sauce and tortillas form the makings of streetside tacos near Democracia market in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Xela Market Scene, Guatemala
Taken at Democracia market in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Public Cemetery - Xela, Guatemala
Dan talks with his Spanish teacher about the traditions in death and burials in Guatemala. Taken at the public cemetery in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Tri-Colored Peppers - Xela, Guatemala
Taken at the Democracia market in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Fisheye Fruit Stand - Xela, Guatemala
Piles of mangoes and melons at the Democracia market in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Street Tacos in Xela, Guatemala
A diligent taco vendor near Democracia market in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read: Golden Plantain Awards: The Best of Central American Food © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Brooms and Chili Peppers - Xela, Guatemala
Taken in Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. Read more about our first impressions of Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com