Huehuetenango

Huehuetenango extends along highland ridges below the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes in western Guatemala, and its mountain position keeps it closely connected to the rural communities of the wider department. As the departmental capital, it is a regional centre where Mam Maya culture remains an important part of local identity. Nearby Zaculeu, the former capital of the Mam Maya, preserves ceremonial plazas, temples and ball courts dating from the pre-Columbian period. The cooler highland climate sets Huehuetenango apart from Guatemala’s tropical lowlands, while routes from town lead towards Chiantla and the Cuchumatanes. See how Huehuetenango fits into western Guatemala by browsing webcams nearby.

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