Very similar town to Oaxaca in Mexico, which I really like. Colourful colonial buildings, ruggedly paved roads and surrounded by mountains and an active volcano. Good food and some interesting bars and cafes. Plenty of Yanks (and Canadians) living here....retirees living the good life.
The conical volcano at the edge of town was active and apparently erupted either the day before or after I was there. I couldn't get a straight answer as to when exactly. Anyway, it was smoking very regularly which is always cool to see.
I didn't climb the volcano as it was too cold and again I didn't have the appropriate clothing. All I did was wander around town, searching for good restaurants, lounging in cafes and bars and people watching in the square. Locals are so friendly, including the Canadians whom have retired here. Will keep this report brief as I really can not remember too much about what I did here, perhaps because it was next to nothing.
Cafe/Bar No Se - A dimly lit bar with a mix of clientèle with a small Mezcal bar that you enter through an old refrigerator door. It is here you can drink four beers and pay an extra 10 Quetzales and receive a t-shirt or singlet.
Cafe Sky - Great roof top bar with damn fine views. On the pricer side.
Restaurante La Cuevita de Urquizu - Certainly not the cheapest place in town. More fine dining local food buffet style. You have a selection of at least 20 different meats and vegetables and salads for around Q80.
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| Old washing facilities still used from time to time |
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| So awesome! |
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| Street performer |
The commencement of one month of Semana Santa celebrations...
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| The buffet restaurant with numerous bowls of deliciousness |
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| Tamarind flavoured mezcal, served with mineral water |
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| View of town square from the public offices....just walk up the staircase leading off the footpath |
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