4 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.

El Duende

Zona 1

Catering to the university crowd, El Duende is the place to go dancing on weekends.

Quetzaltenango, 09001, Guatemala

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Kokoloko's

Zona 1

Take your pick, depending on the night of the week, at Kokoloko's, and dance to salsa, reggae, or world music. Happy hour is from 7 to 9 every night.

15 Av. and 4 Calle, Quetzaltenango, 09001, Guatemala
5904–9028

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La Parranda

Zona 1

Dance the night away, Latin style, at La Parranda.

6 Calle and 14 Av., Quetzaltenango, 09001, Guatemala

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Pala Life Klishé

Zona 1

Dance to a variety of music at Pala Life Klishé. Tuesday is reggae night; Friday means disco.

4 Calle and 15 Av., Quetzaltenango, 09001, Guatemala

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