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Municipalidad
The Municipalidad (Town Hall), at the northeastern end of the park, was rebuilt after the 1902 earthquake in the grandiose neoclassical style so favored as a symbol of culture and refinement in this wild mountain country.
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Parque Centroamérica
Quetzaltenango's focal point, this central park is surrounded by some of the town's grandest buildings. The once-crumbling cathedral has been restored in recent decades, while the Municipalidad was rebuilt after the 1902 earthquake in grandiose neoclassical style. On the west side of the park is Pasaje Enríquez, an imposing arcade.
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Teatro Municipal
The impressive neoclassical Teatro Municipal holds regular theater and cultural performances. Inside are three tiers of seating, the lower two with private boxes for prominent families; each is equipped with a vanity. The locals consider their theater something of an architectural jewel, and are very proud of it.
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