4 Best Bars in Quetzaltenango (Xelaju), The Highlands

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.