Casa San Bartolomé

Quetzaltenango


In the family for generations, this atmospheric old residence has been converted into a cozy B&B. All six rooms have beautiful furniture and modern art. Guests may prepare meals in a shared kitchen and take tea on the lovely and leafy upper terrace. Located in a quiet neighborhood a 15-minute walk east of the park.


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Nearby Quetzaltenango attractions

1. Cathedral

0.43 MILES

The ornately carved facade of the Iglesia del Espíritu Santo marks the site of the original 1532 construction, which was pulverized by the quakes of 1853…

2. Municipalidad

0.45 MILES

The Municipalidad, at the northeastern end of the park, was rebuilt after the 1902 earthquake in the grandiose neoclassical style so favored as a symbol…

3. Edificio Rivera

0.45 MILES

A neoclassical structure near the northeast corner of Parque Centro América, the Edificio Rivera has been handsomely renovated (complete with fast-food…

4. Museo de Historia Natural

0.46 MILES

The natural history museum holds a hodgepodge of Maya artifacts, vintage photos, dried leaves, old coins, marimbas, sports trophies, stuffed mammals and…

5. Parque Centro América

0.47 MILES

Most of Xela's sights crowd in and around the broad central plaza. It's a great place for a stroll or to sit and people-watch. It was originally two…

6. Cemetery

0.64 MILES

Quetzaltenango's enormous cemetery is a pleasant and fascinating green space for a walk. To the left of the main entrance, visit the grave of the gypsy…

7. Cerro el Baúl

0.64 MILES

This wooded hill is a popular weekend destination for city dwellers, for its wonderful views across Xela's broad plain and to the volcanos that fringe it…

8. Monumento a la Marimba

0.65 MILES

The Altiplano's signature instrument is given pride of place at the center of this iconic traffic circle on the east end of town.