Quetzaltenango General Cemetery
Cementerio General de Quetzaltenango
A large cemetery filled with ornate tombs and pyramid-shaped mausoleums, an open-air architectural museum built by 19th-century coffee merchants.
The cemetery dates to the 19th century. During the coffee boom, German-descended and local merchants built family mausoleums in Greek temple, Gothic and pyramid styles, while the brightly colored common graves contrast with them. Notable are the memorials to the “Los Altos” heroes and the Maya-style tombs. Around November 1, the Day of the Dead, families bring flowers and food to visit their graves, creating a distinctive atmosphere. Admission is free, and it is open during the day. It sits on the west side of the old town, about a 15-minute walk away.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Museo Ixkik' del Traje Maya
- Municipal Theatre of Quetzaltenango
- Pasaje Enríquez
- Temple of Minerva
- Casa de la Cultura & Natural History Museum
- Parque Centroamérica
- Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
- Los Vahos