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The waterfall of the Kambalam river

The waterfall of the Kambalam river, Barillas

 Barillas Says:  Clsoe to Barillas you can find the beautiful waterfall of the river Kambalam. 

Hotels  

Hotel el Quetzal: Barillas most famous

Hotel el Quetzal: Barillas most famous, Barillas

 Barillas Says:  Nice and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended! 

Nightlife  

On the local airstrip: Starwatching from the airstrip

On the local airstrip: Starwatching from the airstrip, Barillas

 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 

Transportation  

Rutas Barillenses

Rutas Barillenses, Barillas

 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. 

Local Customs  

Give way to traffic coming uphill

Give way to traffic coming uphill, Barillas

 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. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Bevare of the dog

Bevare of the dog, Barillas

 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. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Visit the untouched lake of Maxbal

Visit the untouched lake of Maxbal, Barillas

 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. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Climb beautiful mountains

Climb beautiful mountains, Barillas

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Beautiful mountains and friendly people

Beautiful mountains and friendly people, Barillas

 Barillas Says:  Close to the ridge of the Cuchumatanes and also close to the low plain of Ixcan. 

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