The center of the town is a big square named "Parque de CentroAmerica". It is a beautiful park lined with restaurants, shops, vendors and commercial establishments. It is a meeting point where people like to sit and relax and enjoy the day. Handicraft fairs are held in the square every month. These fairs are a lot of fun with families participating in cultural activities, food and games. Casa de la Cultura is located close to the park. It houses the museum of natural history, which displays textiles, arts and crafts and information about Mayan traditions. Other points of interest around the park are the cathedral, which was restored after the earthquakes and a museum based on the development of the railways in Quetzaltenango.

Quetzaltenango has a beautiful theater constructed in a neoclassical design. The theatre hosts of variety of performances and art productions, by both local and international artists. Two striking monuments in Quetzaltenango are the statue of Quiche captain Tecun Uman, fiercely guarding the road climbed by the conquering Spaniards into the highlands, and a monument to the marimba, which commemorates the important role Quetzaltenango has played in developing and writing music for the double marimba. One cannot miss the market in Quetzaltenango. These markets are most active on Fridays and the weekends with crowds of locals dressed in colorful garments, hawkers and vendors selling their products. These markets attract a large number of visitors for their low prices and high quality products that include handicrafts, handmade garments, artwork, livestock, flowers, fruits, vegetables and food.