3 Best Bars in Quetzaltenango (Xelaju), The Highlands

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Guatemala's second city gets our first-place nod for a fun night out on the town. Although the center city is fine for walking in the evening, take a taxi back to your hotel if you plan to be out late.

Many places have no phone, other than a cell number belonging to someone on staff. For updates and the latest news, check the monthly, irreverent English-language publication Xela Who, available around town.

Balcón del Enríquez

Zona 1

Grab a cup of coffee or a drink on the second-floor outdoor balcony of Balcón del Enríquez, in the Pasaje Enríquez building on Parque Centro América.

12 Av. 4–40, Quetzaltenango, 09001, Guatemala
7765–2296

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Blue Angel Video Café

Zona 1

Blue Angel Video Café serves up fruit and veggie drinks while you log in via Wi-Fi on your laptop.

7 Calle 15–79, Quetzaltenango, 09001, Guatemala

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La Luna

Zona 1

For a taste of Xela's bohemian scene, head to the oh-so-funky La Luna. Though they don't serve alcohol, the extensive hot-drink menu is enough to satisfy any espresso addict or chocophile.

8 Av. 4–1, Quetzaltenango, 09001, Guatemala

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