Must-see nightlife in Western Highlands

  • Salón Tecún

    Quetzaltenango

    On the plaza end of the elegant Pasaje Enríquez, alive day and night with a healthy mix of Guatemalans and foreigners quaffing Cabro by the liter, the…

  • Café La Luna

    Quetzaltenango

    For chocolate aficionados, this is a shrine. Made from scratch on the premises, the chocolate is velvety smooth and served in a variety of beverages: the…

  • Café Museo

    Western Highlands

    This 'museum' serves some of Huehue's best coffee, and that's saying something. More than just a place to get a well-prepared cup, it also provides some…

  • El Cuartito

    Quetzaltenango

    This offbeat cafe-bar is a point of reference for travelers and language students, with quirky decor and art installations. It serves a good range of…

  • Café D'Carlo

    Western Highlands

    Opposite the Royal Park Hotel, this upper-level, open-air lounge has a friendly, relaxed vibe and a terrace/counter facing the street, a good spot for…

  • Pool & Beer

    Quetzaltenango

    There's no mistaking what's on offer at this refreshingly unfashionable spot. The pool tables are worn and the cues crooked, but this ramshackle clubhouse…

  • Café El Balcón del Enríquez

    Quetzaltenango

    With specially designed viewing counters overlooking the Parque Centro América, this lively cafe-bar on the upper level of the Pasaje Enríquez makes a…

  • King & Queen

    Quetzaltenango

    This tiny pub packs in a mixed crowd, so count on a bilingual evening. Whether there's live music, a heated trivia quiz (Tuesday) or karaoke (Thursday),…

  • Student Pub

    Quetzaltenango

    The apt name of this split-level corner joint might describe any of the beer-guzzling, sports-viewing establishments along the south side of the Pasaje…

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