Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Catedral del Espíritu Santo
A cathedral on the east side of Central Park, retaining the surviving colonial-era Baroque facade, with a modern main building behind it.
The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit has two parts. Facing the street is the colonial Baroque facade that survived the 1902 earthquake, decorated with statues of saints. Behind it is the main cathedral building, rebuilt in the twentieth century. The contrast between the facade and the newer nave is a major highlight, and the interior is spacious and simple. Entry is free. Keep quiet during Mass. The processions and carpet decorations during Holy Week are well worth seeing. It sits at the southeastern corner of Central Park and can be visited together with the park.
Opening hours
About 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Parque Centroamérica
- Casa de la Cultura & Natural History Museum
- Pasaje Enríquez
- Municipal Theatre of Quetzaltenango
- Quetzaltenango General Cemetery
- Museo Ixkik' del Traje Maya
- Cerro El Baúl
- Temple of Minerva