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Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

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Quetzaltenango (Spanish pronunciation: [keˌtsal.teˈnaŋ.ɡo], also known by its Kʼicheʼ Maya name Xelajú [ʃelaˈχu] or Xela [ˈʃela], is a municipality and the capital of the namesake department in western Guatemala.

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A Walking Tour of Xela, Guatemala (Quetzaltenango)

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Walking around Xela Quetzaltenango Guatemala | 4K

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I'm in the real Guatemala now! Exploring Xela, Guatemala

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