Parque Centroamérica
The central square sits within a regular colonial grid. It is surrounded by the city's stone civic and religious buildings, and it forms the clear centre of the poster.
Minimalist map poster · Guatemala
Quetzaltenango Map Poster & Print
14.8446° N / 91.5232° W
Guatemala's highland second city, a stone-built grid in a mountain basin under the cone of Santa María
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Quetzaltenango in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Quetzaltenango, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Quetzaltenango at home
The map
About this Quetzaltenango map poster
Quetzaltenango, widely known as Xela, sits in a broad valley in Guatemala's western highlands, at an altitude of more than 2,300 metres. The colonial grid fills the valley floor and gradually loosens as it reaches the surrounding slopes. Volcanoes and ridges close in the view on most sides, with Santa María the most prominent.
It is Guatemala's second-largest city and the centre of the K'iche'-speaking highlands. Around Parque Centroamérica, the main square, stands a group of neoclassical stone buildings. They were largely built during the coffee boom of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The city is also known for its many Spanish-language schools.
A Quetzaltenango map poster shows a colonial plan laid out in a mountain basin. The square blocks around the central park give way to irregular streets on the edges, and roads leave for the surrounding towns. The mountain setting cannot be drawn directly in line, but you can feel it in the way the city fits its valley.
- Population
- 181,000
- Coordinates
- 14.8446° N / 91.5232° W
- Elevation
- 2351 m
- Time zone
- Guatemala
- Region
- Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Highland basin
The city fills a high, relatively flat valley. The grid gives way to irregular streets as the ground rises toward the ridges around it.
Volcanic setting
Santa María and other volcanic peaks overlook the valley. They set the limits of the city and give it one of the most striking settings in Central America.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Quetzaltenango
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Quetzaltenango
A map that means something
Many people come to Xela to study Spanish, volunteer or travel through the highlands, and the city often stays with them. A map of its streets is a thoughtful reminder of time spent here, or of a family home.
Personalise the title, perhaps with Xela, along with a subtitle and the coordinates of a school or house. Then choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Quetzaltenango posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Quetzaltenango map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Quetzaltenango poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Quetzaltenango poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Quetzaltenango poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Quetzaltenango poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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