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Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to make a
reservation so that YOU can learn to speak Spanish! |
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Owner: |
Sary Leticia Muñoz De Leon |
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Address: |
12 Avenida 8-31 zona 1
Quetzaltenango
Guatemala |
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Phone: |
+502-776.55.554
-or- +502-568.84.694 |
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E-mail: |
xelacervantes@yahoo.com |
How to find us
Guatemala borders
Mexico to the south. Xela (Quetzaltenango) is located in the midwest
portion of Guatemala. There are two easy ways to get to Xela:
FROM GUATEMALA CITY:
Many major airlines offer flights into
Guatemala City. At the airport “La Aurora” simply take a taxi or bus to
one of the many 1st class bus line terminal offices. They are all
located just a few minutes from the airport. Here are the names of a
few. Autopullmans Galgos, Lineas América, Transportes Álamo
First class to buses to Xela run from
6am and continue every hour until 7:30pm. The cost of a ticket is about
Q40 one way or Q60 round trip. (US$1=Q8) The ride takes between 3 and 4
hours depending on the driver and is pleasurable and scenic.
If you're on a budget, you might
consider taking one of Guatemala's famous “chicken buses” for Q20 one
way to Xela. These busses are world famous for the number of people they
can cram inside. It is absolutely incredible!!
FROM MEXICO:
Most international flights will have
you arriving in Mexico City. From Mexico City you take a domestic flight
(about 2 hours) to Tapachula. It is best to take the morning flight to
Tapachula otherwise you will need to spend the evening there. The
airport in Tapachula is located about 20 minutes outside the city. Next,
take a taxi from the Tapachula airport to the sleepy Mexican border
township of Hidalgo. It is a short walk from Hidalgo to the Guatemalan
township Tecún. You need to be in a bit of a hurry as the last bus to
Xela leaves at 4pm. The bus terminal in Tecún is about 5 minute walk
from the border.
Another option if you are coming from
México, convenient but more expensive could be to arrange private
transport first class from a travel agency. Departure city San Cristóbal,
the cost is approximately $40US.
Direct busses to Xela are plentiful
beginning in the early morning and finishing in the early afternoon
around 4pm. Look for the word "Xela" painted on the windshield.
Unfortunately, there are no first class buses on this route. So be
prepared for a flavorful ride. The trip takes between 3 and 4 hours and
is scenic.
WHEN IN XELA
Upon arriving in Xela simply take one
of the many public transportation microbuses (mini vans) to Parque
Central. You will see the routes (for example…Parque Central) painted on
the windshields of these vans. The cost is only Q1.
Miguel de Cervantes School of Spanish is
about a two minute walk from the park. Just head up 12 Avenida two very
short blocks south and you will see our school on the left hand side of
the street.

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