Overview
Salcajá is a busy highland town in Guatemala's Western Highlands, famous for its vibrant Maya textile trade and religious heritage. It sits very close to Quetzaltenango, making it an easy addition to a highland itinerary.
Culture · Day Trips · History
Before you go
History
Home to the oldest church in Central America, Ermita de Concepción La Conquistadora, founded in 1524 during early Spanish colonization.
Shopping
Salcajá is famous for Maya textiles. Prices are negotiable—haggle and compare between shops for the best deals on cortes and traditional fabrics.
Transport
Frequent chicken buses connect Salcajá with Quetzaltenango and Cuatro Caminos on the Pan-American Highway. Short journey times from Xela.
