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Almolonga
Skip Almolonga unless you want sulfur baths or a market day stop between Quetzaltenango and Zunil: half a day is enough.
Almolonga is a small K'iche' town known as the 'Vegetable Basket of the Americas' for its intensive vegetable farming. Most visitors come for the medicinal sulfur baths or to see the Wednesday and Saturday markets. It sits on the road between Quetzaltenango and Zunil, so it works as a short detour, not a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GTQ
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, landslides possible)
- Airport
- AAZ
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 6Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) giv…
- Central America ↗Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) give one shared entry allowance, usually 90 days in total; leaving for Belize, Costa Rica or Mexico and coming back does not always reset it — check with immigration before a long stay.
- Central America ↗Cross land borders in daylight and early in the day; many posts close or empty of transport by late afternoon, and the approaches are where robberies happen.
- Central America ↗Several borders charge entry, exit or municipal fees in US dollars (Belize exit, Nicaragua entry and exit, Honduras entry); carry small, clean US notes and ask for a receipt.
- Guatemala ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Guatemala's Migration Institute or a Guatemalan consulate. Guatemala shares a Central America border agreement (CA-4) with El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua, so your permitted stay may count across all four.
- Guatemala ↗Hike volcanoes (Acatenango, Pacaya) only with registered guides and check eruption alerts; Fuego is highly active.
- Guatemala ↗Avoid public chicken buses between cities: they are frequent targets of robbery. Use tourist shuttles or private transport.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Almolonga110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance122/123
- Tourist assistance1500 (check)
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Almolonga, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ, Q).Guatemala-wide
- SIM or eSIMTigo and Claro sell SIMs at the airport and shops; bring your passport.Guatemala-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations in Antigua and lake hotels.Guatemala-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10% — check if 'propina' is already on the bill.Guatemala-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Guatemala-wide
- SafetyAlmolonga is generally safe for daytime visits.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin; public toilets charge Q1–5.Guatemala-wide
- Emergency numberscheck110 police · 122/123 fire and ambulance · 1500 (check) Tourist assistance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysAntigua's streets close for processions on Lenten Sundays and Semana Santa; museums may close on Mondays.Guatemala-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAAZ Quetzaltenango Airport (About 15 km (9.3 mi); taxis and shuttles available, but flights are limited.AAZ Quetzaltenango Airport (About 9.3 mi (15 km); taxis and shuttles available, but flights are limited.
- Getting aroundAlmolonga is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealMarket snack (tamal, atol)Q10–20
- Metro or bus rideBus from QuetzaltenangocheckQ5–10
- Museum or sight ticketSulfur bath entrycheckQ20–40
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse or hostel bed, a night, per personGTQ 80
- Mid-range bedPrivate double room, a night, per roomGTQ 350
- High-end bedPrivate double room, a night, per roomGTQ 600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GTQ 150 · Mid GTQ 300 · High GTQ 500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AAZ Quetzaltenango Airport (About 15 km (9.3 mi); taxis and shuttles available, but flights are limited. Most travellers fly into Guatemala City (GUA) and take a shuttle (about 4–5 h).)AAZ Quetzaltenango Airport (About 9.3 mi (15 km); taxis and shuttles available, but flights are limited. Most travellers fly into Guatemala City (GUA) and take a shuttle (about 4–5 h).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jun (20 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Almolonga: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
15 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
20 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
18 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
18 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
20 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
16 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Almolonga is walkable. Buses from Quetzaltenango's Minerva or Rotonda terminals run frequently (about 30 min, Q5–10). Taxis are available but negotiate the fare first.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus from Minerva or Rotonda terminal, about 30 min
Base in Xela for more accommodation and Spanish schools.
Zunil
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus or taxi, about 15 min
Hot springs and the church of San Andrés Xecul nearby.
San Andrés Xecul
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus or taxi via Zunil, about 20 min
Famous for its yellow-and-red painted church.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
A few basic hotels and guesthouses near the market; limited options, book ahead.
Quetzaltenango (Xela)
15 km (9.3 mi) away, far more accommodation choices; day-trip to Almolonga by bus.9.3 mi (15 km) away, far more accommodation choices; day-trip to Almolonga by bus.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Q150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- Q250–400 excl. bed
- High
- Q400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse or hostel bed1 × 1 night × GTQ 80 | GTQ 80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GTQ 150 | GTQ 150 |
| Bus from Quetzaltenango, one way1 × GTQ 10 · check | GTQ 10 |
| Sulfur bath entry1 × GTQ 25 · check | GTQ 25 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GTQ 27 |
| Trip total≈ GTQ 292 per person per day, bed included | GTQ 292 |
2026 estimate in quetzales; flights and long-distance shuttles excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus from Quetzaltenangocheck | Q5–10 |
| Sulfur bath entrycheck | Q20–40 |
| Market snack (tamal, atol) | Q10–20 |
| Simple meal in a comedor | Q30–50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sulfur baths: check opening hours and conditions before going; some are basic and may be seasonal.
- Market days (Wednesday and Saturday) are busy; watch your belongings.
- Roads can be affected by landslides in the rainy season (May–October).
- Limited English spoken; basic Spanish or a phrasebook helps.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 122/123
- Tourist assistance
- 1500 (check)
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance122/123
- Tourist assistance1500 (check)
Embassy
Most embassies are in Guatemala City. The US embassy is in Guatemala City; the nearest consular agent is in Quetzaltenango (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Quetzaltenango → Almolonga: about Q5–10, 30 min (check)
- Taxi Quetzaltenango → Almolonga: Q80–120 (check)
Say or show
- Buenos días — Hello (BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much does it cost? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde están los baños? — Where are the baths? (DON-deh es-TAN lohs BAH-nyohs)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-see-ahs)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Almolonga. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, landslides possible) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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