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Directory of museums in Quetzaltenango that you can visit

Botrán House Museum

This space offers more than 80 years of history of this liquor in Guatemala. The tour consists of 6 steps and ends with a tasting of a unique cocktail.

• Location: This museum is located in the village of Santa Rita, half an hour from the central park of Quetzaltenango. Drive on the Quetzaltenango highway towards San Marcos and follow the signs along the way.
• Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Tours available from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Direct means of communication: 3994-0624 or through their Facebook page.
• Precio: rontastic experiencie Q275.00 per person; blending experience Q250.00 per person; mixology experience Q300.00 per person.

Ixkik’ Museum of Mayan Costume

It has 20 exhibition rooms that narrate the history, cultural and scientific symbolism of the Mayan costumes of Mesoamerica. A collection of more than 100 costumes is exhibited, including ceremonial, brotherhood, work and other costumes.

• Location: 4th Street and 20th Avenue of Zone 3 in Quetzaltenango
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday with prior reservation
• Prices: nationals Q25.00, students Q10.00, foreigners Q35.00, parking Q10.00
• Direct communication channel: Facebook page or 5273-4048

The Los Altos Railway Museum in Quetzaltenango

• Location: 4th Street between 19th and 21st Avenue, Zone 3, in the well-known Intercultural Park of Quetzaltenango.
• Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Attractions: Exhibitions of old wagons.
• Prices: Q5.00 per person

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Victor Salvador de Leon Toledo Natural History Museum

It features a collection of zoology, Mayan cultural pieces, the history of Quetzaltenango in the sixth state of the Highlands, as well as the marimba. It also has an archaeology and technology room.

• Location: 7th Street between 11th and 12th Avenue, Zone 1, Quetzaltenango. House of Western Culture. In front of Central America Park.
• Hours: Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Price: nationals Q5.00 per person, foreigners Q20.00 per person; students Q1.00 per person
• Contact: 7888-5273

Municipal Museum of La Ermita

It presents history through some vestiges of pre-Hispanic culture, textiles, gastronomy and artistic works, found in the region.

• Location: 5th Avenue and 2nd Street, San Jacinto neighborhood, Zone 1 of Salcajá, Quetzaltenango. Drive on the CA1 highway and enter the municipality at km 188.
• Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Price: nationals Q5.00 per person; foreigners Q10.00 per person
• Contact: 7963-3939

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