A lot of different, just choose one: Don't miss the diners at the market
On the local airstrip: Starwatching from the airstrip
Barillas Says: Barillas and the nothern Huehuetenango is one place where you still can watch the stars and planets quiet well at night, due to the lack of streetlights in many places. Look at the milkyway and try to imagine the huge universe Nothing special
Barillas Says: Nowadays there are a lot of different bus companies travelling daily from Huehuetenango to Barillas. Though, there have been no change of the fare, and they all charge the same, so it is likely so suspect another monopolized gutemalan marked.
Give way to traffic coming uphill
Barillas Says: Driving in the mountainous northern Huehuetenango is easy, there is only one important rule: you msut give way to traffic to the cars or trucks climbing uphill.
Barillas Says: Rabies is wellspread over the country. And most dogs are not tied up.If you are attacked, rise you hand as if you are to throw a stone towards it (or throw a stone), and you will receive a respectful attitude.
Visit the untouched lake of Maxbal
Barillas Says: In the cloudforest a couple of miles north of Barillas you can find the beautiful lake of Maxbal, still without villages around it. If you are lucky you can spot a quetzal bird in the morning. There are no fishes, but you can find small shrimps.
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