Cerro El Baúl
Parque Ecológico Cerro El Baúl
A wooded hill park east of the city, with a summit viewing platform overlooking the entire Xela basin and the surrounding volcanoes.
Cerro El Baúl is a small pine-covered hill east of the city, designated as an ecological park with trails, barbecue areas and children’s play facilities. It takes about an hour to walk from Central Park, or you can take a taxi to the summit. From the viewing platform, you can look over the whole city of Quetzaltenango, and on clear days you can see volcanoes such as Santa María. The summit also has a monument to the heroes of independence. Entry is inexpensive. Go in a group during the day, and avoid isolated trails on your own.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
- Parque Centroamérica
- Casa de la Cultura & Natural History Museum
- Pasaje Enríquez
- Municipal Theatre of Quetzaltenango
- Almolonga Market
- Museo Ixkik' del Traje Maya
- Quetzaltenango General Cemetery