Things to do in Huehuetenango
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Zaculeu Archaeological Zone
With ravines on three sides, the late postclassic religious center Zaculeu ('White Earth' in the Mam language) occupies a strategic defensive location that served its Mam Maya inhabitants well. It finally failed, however, in 1525, when Gonzalo de Alvarado and his conquistadors laid siege to the site for two months. It was starvation that ultimately defeated the Mam. The park-like Zaculeu archaeological zone, about 200m square, is 4km west of Huehuetenango's main plaza.
A small museum at the site holds, among other things, skulls and grave goods found in a tomb beneath Estructura 1, the tallest structure at the site. Restoration by the United Fruit Company in the 1940s has…
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Parque Central
Huehuetenango's main plaza, the Parque Central is shaded by old trees and surrounded by the town's imposing buildings: the municipalidad (the Town Hall with its band shell on the upper floor) and the huge colonial church. For a bird's-eye view of the situation, check out the little relief map of Huehuetenango department, which lists altitudes, language groups and populations of the various municipal divisions.
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Café Bougambilias
One of three comedores (cheap and basic eatery) in a line along the southern part of the Parque Centrale, the Bougambilias has a team of busy cooks preparing food on the ground floor, while the two upper floors have tables with views over the park and plenty of fresh air. It's good for all meals, with large serves of straightforward food.
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Mi Tierra Café
An informal café/restaurant serving good homemade soups and burgers. It also takes a good crack at some international dishes, muffins and a range of other goodies. Good, cheap and filling set lunches are available.
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Restaurante Las Brasas
Half a block from the Parque Central, this is one of Huehue's best restaurants. With a good combination of steaks and Chinese on the menu, it should be pushing multiple buttons.
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Pastelería Monte Alto
For some fine pastry-munching right on the plaza, check this place out, where your decision will probably be aided by the menus with food photos on them.
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La Fonda
A few steps from the Parque Central, this clean, reliable place serves varied Guatemalan and international fare including good-value pizzas.
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La Cabaña del Café
Huehue's best coffee (and donuts, incidentally) can be found in this imitation log cabin a short walk from the plaza.
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Kaktus Disco
There's not a whole lot going on in the center, nightlife-wise. This little disco is about your best bet after hours.
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Xinabajul Spanish Academy
Xinabajul Spanish Academy offers one-to-one Spanish courses and homestays with local families.
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