Overview
Cantel is a small K'iche' Maya village perched on a hilltop 10 km from Quetzaltenango, offering a quiet escape into highland indigenous culture. The village centre features a colonial Catholic church and the ruins of the Municipal Palace destroyed in 2002, while the CA2 highway valley below holds much of the commercial activity.
Day Trips · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Mobile coverage is available but limited in this rural village. WiFi is unlikely to be available at accommodations.
Money
Prices mentioned in the article are in Guatemalan Quetzales (Q). Archaeological sites like K'iaqbal charge a nominal Q2 entry fee.
Safety
Cantel is a small, quiet village with minimal crime targeting tourists. Standard highland Guatemala precautions apply.
Transport
Buses from Quetzaltenango to Cantel cost Q2.50 (October 2010). Look for "Cantel Pueblo" displayed on buses heading to the village centre.
