XelaMap 10 January-February 2011
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Calle Parque Zoológico Instituto Técnico de Capacitación y Producción INTECAP Centro Comercial Pradera Xela Torre Pradera Xela Hospital Privado deQuetzaltenango Paiz Mont-Blanc Complejo Deportivo Mercado La Terminal Iglesia San Nicolás Universidad Rafael Landivar Mexican Consulate 3a. Calle 1a. Calle 5a. Calle 8a. Calle 7a. Avenida A v e n i d a J e s ú s C a s t i l l o 14 Calle 16 Avenida Parque Benito Juárez 14 Avenida 23 Avenida 3a. Calle 11Calle 0 Avenida 5a. Avenida 6a. Calle 0 Calle 0 Calle 0 Calle 14 Calle Diagonal 2 Diagonal 3 5a. Calle Avenida Independencia Diagonal 2 Monumento A la Marimba 1a. Calle 5a. Calle 2a. Calle Cementerio General 8a. Calle 5a. Avenida 5a. Calle 5a. Calle 5a. Avenida 0 Calle 4a. Avenida Parque Bolivar 7a. Avenida Parque Central Parque El Calvario Iglesia El Calvario Parque Gabriel Pinillos Monumento A la Marimba Parque Bolivar Parque Central Parque Gabriel Pinillos StardtHike to Iglesia Monte Sinai Start hike to Iglesia Monte Sinai Iglesia El Calvario Parque El Calvario Universidad Rafael Landivar Paiz Mont-Blanc Hospital Privado deQuetzaltenango La Despensa Familiar 2a. Calle 3a. Calle Centro Comercial El Centro Iglesia “Cristo Viene” Hiper Paiz Cuesta Blanca 8a. Avenida 6a. Avenida 6a. Calle 6a. Calle 5a. Calle 5a. Calle 4a. Calle 4a. Calle 7a. Calle 7a. Calle 7a. Calle 8a. Calle 8a. Calle 8a. Calle 8a. Calle 9a. Calle 9a. Calle 9a. Calle 10a. Calle 10a. Calle 10a. Calle 10a. Calle 3a. Avenida 6a. Avenida 6a. Avenida Avenida Independencia 7a. Avenida 7a. Calle 7a. Calle 15 Avenida 6a. Calle 6a. Calle 15 Avenida 15 Avenida 15 Avenida 15 Avenida 15 Avenida 15 Avenida 15 Avenida 15 Avenida 15 Avenida 1a. Calle 1a. Calle 1a. Calle 17 Avenida 17 Avenida 17 Avenida 17 Avenida 14 Avenida Instituto Nacional de Varones de Occidente Instituto Nacional de Varones de Occidente Bomberos Voluntarios Bomberos Voluntarios 12 Avenida 12 Avenida 12 Avenida 12 Avenida 12 Avenida 7a. Calle 7a. Calle 7a. Calle 8a. Calle 8a. Calle 6a. Calle 6a. Calle 6a. Calle 5a. Calle 5a. Calle 5a. Calle 18 Avenida 18 Avenida 15 Avenida 15 Avenida A 5a. Calle 13 Avenida 14 Avenida La Despensa Familiar Diagonal 12 14 Avenida A Rotonda Cervecería Rotonda Cervecería Parque Benito Juárez 3a. Calle 3a. Calle 19 Avenida 19 Avenida 4a. Calle 4a. Calle Iglesia San Nicolás 4a. Calle 4a. Calle 4a. Calle 4a. Calle 4a. Calle 8a. Calle 1a. Calle 1a. Calle 1a. Calle 1a. Calle Parque Zoológico Complejo Deportivo Templo de Minerva Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala Instituto Técnico de Capacitación y Producción INTECAP Centro Comercial Pradera Xela Torre Pradera Xela Hiper Paiz Centro Intercultural Centro Intercultural 2a. Calle 2a. Calle 2a. Calle 3a. Calle Estadio Mario Camposeco Estadio Mario Camposeco 10a. Calle Diagonal 13 19 Avenida 19 Avenida 18 Avenida 18 Avenida 16 Avenida 16 Avenida 10a. Calle 8a. Avenida 8a. Avenida 9a. Avenida 7a. Avenida 6a. Avenida 6a. Avenida 9a. Avenida 9a. Avenida 6a. Avenida Parque Paco Pérez Parque Paco Pérez Iglesia “Cristo Viene” 1a. Calle 2a. Calle 3a. Calle 4a. Calle 3a. Calle Centro Comercial El Centro 22 Avenida 23 Avenida 24 Avenida 25 Avenida 22 Avenida 23 Avenida 24 Avenida 25 Avenida 21 Avenida 20 Avenida 8a. Calle 8a. Calle 6a. Calle 5a. Calle 6a. Calle 5a. Calle 9a. Calle 9a. Calle Cancha Football Minerva Cruz Roja Cruz Roja To Hospital General Centro Comercial La Torre Centro Comercial La Torre Cancha Football Minerva 1 5 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 16 18 19 Avenida 20 2a. Calle 4a. Calle 4a. Calle 3a. Calle 2a. Calle 2a. Calle 3a. Calle 3a. Calle 16 Avenida 16 Avenida 3a. Calle Terminal de Buses Teatro Municipal Teatro Municipal 18 Avenida Calle Rodolfo Robles Calle Rodolfo Robles 10a. Calle Diagonal 15 Mercado Las Flores Mercado Las Flores Mercado La Democracia Mercado La Democracia Mercado La Terminal Mercado La Terminal La Rotonda 15 2 16 Avenida To San Marcos, Huehuetenango y la Costa To Guatemala City, 4 Caminos and To Almolonga, Zunil and 9 Pasaje Enriquez Pasaje Enriquez To Guatemala City, 4 Caminos and 17 21 CEMACO CEMACO 6 3 4 19 Galgos Bus Station Alamo Bus Station Linea Dodrada Bus Station Si quieres anunciarte en este mapa, llámanos al: •5376/4912 / •4211-4110 If you would like to advertise on this map, call us at: •5376/4912 / •4211-4110) www.xelamaponline.com 1 2 5 8 10 14 15 16 17 18 Looking for other ideas for excursions around Xela? Visit our website for maps and info! www.xelamaponline.com Todos los Derechos Reservados 2010. Prohibida su reproducción total o parcial. All Rights Reserved 2010. Reproduction prohibited, partial or total. All Rights Reserved 2011. Reproduction prohibited, partial or total. Todos los Derechos Reservados 2011. Prohibida su reproducción total o parcial. Key Hospital Gas Station Important Sites Markets / Shopping ATMs Bus Station / Stop Churches Post Office Police Station 3 4 9 Statistics of Quetzaltenango Population - City. ~150,000 Population - Dept. ~800,000 Altitude 2333 m Area 120 km² 13 19 Index SPANISH SCHOOLS Celas Maya 21 Juan Sisay 14 P.L.Q. 5 Pop Wuj 8 TOUR COMPANIES Adrenalina Tours 6 Altiplano’s 1 Diversity Tours 9 Icaro Tours 3 Monte Verde Tours 17 HOSTELS Miel y Café 19 RESTAURANTS + CAFES Al Natur 10 El Cuartito 2 Cafe Red 11 Lagartijas Restaurant 13 BARS & Discos La Parranda 12 OTHERS Clínicas Dentales 4 Hot Balloon Air 20 Kuchubal 16 North and South 18 St. Mark’s Church 15 Xela Daily Photo 7 Run 1 Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 6 Agencias Way Condado Santa María School Hospital General Rotonda Avenida las Américas Take a minibus to Colonia el Maestro, past the General Hospital. 16 16 The new flavor of solidarity in Xela! Fusion Restaurant Veggie Options Wifi Live Music Events Zona 1, Xela 3a calle, 15A-20 11a-9p Tues.-Thurs. 11a-11p Fri. & Sat. Cooking School Fair Trade Store 11 12 20 7 XELAMAP
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Si quieres anunciarte en este mapa, llámanos al: •5376/4912 / •4211-4110 If you would like to advertise on this map, call us at: •5376/4912 / •4211-4110)www.xelamaponline.com
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Looking for other ideas for excursions around Xela? Visit our website for maps and info! www.xelamaponline.com
Todos los Derechos Reservados 2010.Prohibida su reproducción total o parcial.
All Rights Reserved 2010.Reproduction prohibited, partial or total.
All Rights Reserved 2011.Reproduction prohibited, partial or total.
Todos los Derechos Reservados 2011.Prohibida su reproducción total o parcial.
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Statistics of QuetzaltenangoPopulation - City. ~150,000Population - Dept. ~800,000Altitude 2333 mArea 120 km²
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IndexSPANISH SCHOOLS Celas Maya 21 Juan Sisay 14 P.L.Q. 5 Pop Wuj 8TOUR COMPANIES Adrenalina Tours 6 Altiplano’s 1 Diversity Tours 9 Icaro Tours 3 Monte Verde Tours 17HOSTELS Miel y Café 19RESTAURANTS + CAFES Al Natur 10 El Cuartito 2 Cafe Red 11 Lagartijas Restaurant 13BARS & Discos La Parranda 12OTHERS Clínicas Dentales 4 Hot Balloon Air 20 Kuchubal 16 North and South 18 St. Mark’s Church 15 Xela Daily Photo 7
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XELAMAP
Shopping in Xela
Welcome to Xela! We hope that you enjoy your stay here. Quetzaltenango boasts many things to do, both in and around the city, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding fun activities.
Xela's center has a great small-city feel, as those of us who live here can attest. There are many nice restaurants and happening bars -- the prices are pretty good, too. We recommend each of our advertisers, but we're also sure that you'll be able to find something good on your own if you try.
The hilly terrain and volcanic activity around Quetzaltenango mean that the surrounding area provides many options for outdoor activity. From breathtaking views (and hikes) to plenty of volcanically-fueled hot places to relax, the city has a lot to offer. We’ve listed a few great excursions in the Interesting Sites section. If you’re looking for something more adventurous, we have explanations and directions for many excursions on our website (http://www.xelamaponline.com). For other ideas talk to one of the tour companies located around the center.
While Xela is our favorite place, we also really like Lago Atitlán so we decided to start making a map of there, too. It’s called LAGOMAP, original, we know. If you’re up there, be sure to grab one. (http://www.lagomap.com)
We hope you find this map and guide interesting and useful. If you have any questions or suggestions, please shoot an email over to [email protected]. Most of all, though, enjoy your visit!
Groceries: All the markets have fresh fruit and vegetables. Generally speaking, prices go up as you get closer to the center. So the Terminal Minerva market is the cheapest, followed by La Democracia, Las Flores, and the Centro Comercial by the park. You can get most everything else you need at these markets as well (particularly in La Democracia and at Minerva) but if you feel the need for a true supermarket experience there is always Despensa Familiar or Paiz. Other interesting natural foods (granola, etc.) are available at Al Natur (#10).
Used Clothing: The Minerva market has a big section full of used clothes from the USA. You can find amazing deals here. Bargain away, but look particularly for the 3Q piles. Also check out the many clothing stores scattered around the city. New Clothing: La Democracia market has lots of nice clothing -- Guatemalan-made in the street stalls and more expensive imported stuff in the shops.
Electronics: There are many electronics shops along 12th Avenida ("La Doce"), but you can also find decent deals in the shop right on Parque Central. If you're looking for something for an apartment check out La Pulguita along the side of the cemetery near Parque El Calvario.
Alcohol: El Rosario on 8th Calle (D12-21) near Mercado Las Flores has good prices, but if you can’t make it there you’ll be okay in any tienda.
Souvenirs: Parque Central on the first Sunday of each month is best, but also look in the Centro Comercial next to the park or inside of the central market in La Democracia.
Gear: La Aventura in Mont Blanc (”paiz” in the microbuses).
Cooperative Products: A wide variety of fair-trade and organic products can be found at Café Red. Your purchases here support local cooperatives.
Festivals Near Xela
Volunteer Opportunities
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We’ve listed here a few of the many volunteer opportunities available in and around Xela. If you don’t see anything you are interested in but still want to do something, you should talk to Entremundos about what else is available.
EntreMundos' Volunteer Service offers professional & friendly advice to help you find the best possible volunteer placement. Mon-Thu 1pm-5pm. Q25 donation includes personal assistance from EM staff, computer use, and free phone calls to organizations. Or search the free online database at www.entremundos.org. 6a calle 7-31, Zone 1, 7761-2179. [email protected]
ICAmigos is a non-profit organization founded in 1991. It was born due to the desire of the students, teachers and administration of ICA to be part of the solution of the problems that have affected and continue to affect our Mayan communities.To date the NGO has worked intensively in various projects: Reforestation, Urban / Rural Education, Women's Prevention Center of Quetzaltenango, Artisan GroupsMedical Clinic based at I.C.A. & nursery. Tel.: 7763-1871 [email protected]
HIKE + HELP, a non-profit travel agency and local NGO seeks volunteers. Help with publicity, arranging tours, and general admin. Min. 6 weeks and intermediate Spanish required. Great opportunity! Contact: 7765-0883, 5888-1396, or [email protected].
Safe Stove Project. Take part in a lifesaving and environmentally-focused program that aids needy families in rural villages by building stoves to replace smoky open fires. Train to lead the project or do publicity, party prep, and fundraising. Contact: Lara Hendy, [email protected].
Trama Textiles, a woman’s weaving co-op, seeks volunteers to help with promotion, translation, & grant writing. Computer skills a plus. No Spanish necessary. Contact: 7765-8564, M-F 9-5, [email protected].
Ut'z K'ol b'al is a community cultural center in development just outside of Xela. It aims to offer programs including children's education, K'iche' language, Mayan cooking, medicinal plants, and more. Seeks volunteers to help with construction, development, publicity, and fund-raising. To visit or volunteer, Contact: 5029-0175, [email protected], 7a Calle 15-17, Zona 1.
La Democracia Spanish School: English teaching program for children with limited resources
Publishers:José Moreno
Sean [email protected]
Contributors:Mariely Reynoso
Cecilia Lemus
Cover Art:Martín Díaz
Mercado La DemocraciaThe best prices are in the terminal, but the Democracia Market is close to the center and still has very good prices for meat, fruits and vegetables, electronics, clothes, shoes, hardware, handicrafts and many other things. Here we’ve created a handy map of the stores and shops in the market and the surrounding areas.
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La Democracia
Pharmacy
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Cell Phones ClothingRestaurante
PolloCampero
Joke Corner 21
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Estimated Times
Petén
HuehuetenangoAlta Verapáz
Quiché
Baja Verapaz
Izabal
Zacapa
Chiquimula
Jutiapa
El Progreso
JalapaGuatemala
SantaRosa
Escuintla
Suchite-pequez
Retalhuleu
Toto-nicapan
Chimal-tenango
Sacate-pequez
Quetzaltenango
SanMarcos
Sololá
Guatemala 5 ½ hrsSan Marcos 1½ hrsPanajachel 2 ½ hrs Chichicastenango 2 ½ hrsAntigua 4 ½ hrsTapachula México 4 hrsSan Pedro La Laguna 2 ½ hrsHuehuetenango 2 hrsCobán 8 ½ hrsNebaj 6 ½ hrsSan Cristóbal de las Casas Mx. 8 hrs
Travel Times From Xela
Un cubano regresó de Nueva York. Se encuentra a un amigo que le pregunta:
"Oye chico, ¿y que e' lo que ma' te gutó a ti de Niu Yolk?"
"Oye, chico, pue' Madona"
"Ya lo creo chico, ¡Madona! ¡Qué tetas! ¡Qué culo! ¡La madre que la parió a esa Madona!"
"No, chico, a mí lo que me guta de Madona son lo Big Mac, la papitas fritas, la soda y lo juguetito".
San Francisco El Alto:Totonicapán:Momostenango:Zunil:
FridayTuesday & SaturdaySundayMonday
Chichicastenango:Almolonga:SalcajáQuetzaltenango
Thursday & SundayWednesday & SaturdayTuesday1st Sunday of Month
Market Days Around xela:
Disclaimer: Some of the sayings presented here might be found offensive by some people.
Guatemalan Slang:Español English
Cristo Negro de Esquipulas Sibilia 15 de enero
Cristo Negro de Esquipulas Colomba 15 de enero
Virgen de Candelaria San Juan Ostuncalco 02 de febrero
Virgen de Candelaria Flores Costacuca 02 de febreroLooking for other ideas for excursions around Xela?
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If you're a visitor trying to get in shape on the go, you might have noticed that on it's face Xela doesn't seem like an ideal place to run. First, there's all the diesel exhaust. Then all the hills. Finally, the fact that between the people, dogs, cars, motos, bicycles and more people it can be di�cult to navigate the streets even if you know exactly where you're going. Despite how it seems, there ARE a few pretty good options. If you're into trail running you could always hit one of the hikes around town, but venturing alone o� into the wilderness isn't exactly something we'd recommend. If you want to stay in or near the city there are a few better options.
1) There are a few routes heading out towards Volcán Santa María -- a particu-larly good 10km (~6 mile) jaunt visits the small village of Tierra Colorada Baja. The small plateau below the Volcano, between Llanos del Pinal and Tierra Colorada Baja is your best bet for �nding any sort of long �at area.
2) Probably the most popular place to go run amongst locals is El Baúl. It's almost terrifyingly steep at the bottom, but most of the access road isn't very steep and you can always take the shortcut trail back down if you're feeling tired.
3) There's also the sports complex, another popular spot. There's a half mile loop around the baseball �eld that you can use for free, or you can use the very nice track for 5Q.
Where To Run
Do you love ultimate frisbee? Do you just want to run around and meet new people? Either way, Xela has a weekly pickup ultimate frisbee game that's perfect for you. You don't need to know how to play, everyone is welcome. The game is on a lighted �eld (marked on the map, in Zona 4) so it usually works out to Q15 per person. For more information, visit the Xela Ultimate facebook group or write to [email protected].
Ultimate Frisbee
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Cuban Jokes in Guatemala
Jokes making fun of people from other countries are popular in Guatemala, but I don't think that's why this one is funny. This is playing more on the fact that people who speak other dialects of Spanish simply "talk funny". Caribbean Spanish, Cuban in particular, is known for dropping the sounds at the ends of words which can sometimes lead to confusion. I'm not going to translate this because the humor's only there in the Spanish. See if you can figure it out, or ask your Spanish teacher to explain it to you!
CONTENT:• Guatemalan Slang• Volunteering• Shopping in Xela• Were to Run• Ultimate Frisbee • Toyotalandia
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Edition No. 10 January - February 2011
A va’ ta’ weno pue’: A vaya está bueno pues. Ah ok, that's �ne then.Mierdero: Someone who always wants something betterVerguera: A drunkRieles: Another word for ShoesTarupido: Word made by mixing two words that mean stupid: 'tarado' and 'estupido'.Sopapo: Hit or GolpeQue jodes vos: Do not disturb, no me molestes! Strong.En balija: A leather bag, but also a pregnant person.Casaca A liar, but really extreme.
ToyotalandiaWe recently took a trip to the saunas up at Las Cumbres. As we passed through Almolonga, one friend said "You know this place is known as Toyotalandia?" And then we started looking around. First we noticed one Toyota pickup, then another, and another. Before long we were all laughing as we pointed out the rainbow of Toyotas that was all around us.
If you pay a visit to Almolonga or are passing through on the way to Zunil or somewhere else, de�nitely make sure to notice the Toyotas in Toyota Land. The residents could take one photo of each vehicle and make a remarkable gallery. Good idea for an art project, right?
If you're lucky you'll get to visit Toyotalandia!
Recommended by:: XELAMAP
Historical Photo: Xela History LessonQ: Who is this person and what does he represent for Quetzaltenango?
Photo thanks to Adrenalina Tours Quetzaltenango (5308-1489)The �rst person with the correct answer wins a free guided cultural walking tour
through Quetazaltenango (3 hours) with professional guide for two people!
