Cheap Flights to Nebaj

Nebaj or Santa Maria Nebaj is a city in the Northern part of Guatemala surrounded by beautiful mountains. The city is part of the El quiche department and the people are predominantly Mayan speaking the Ixil language.

The town is beautiful and offers good mountains for trekkers and climbers. Since it is a valley, the town nestles at the foot of magnificent mountain range offering abundance of hiking trails leading to all directions. The city is also the passing route to Tajumulco Volcano which is the highest peak in all Central Guatemala. This volcano is also tagged as the mother of all Guatemala's volcanoes. Trekkers availing cheap flights to Nebaj will definitely find the city worth of their time and money.

Apart from good hiking experience, Nebaj women share the center of attraction. They wear colorful costumes with beautiful animal and bird motifs. Their head dress is attention-getter with its elaborate pompoms of yellow, purple and green colors. Nebaj men also wear colorful costumes accessorized by hats decorated with weave stitches and were weaved sling bags. A shoulder shawl and waist bands complete the costumes.

Cheap flights to Nebaj will take you to witness the indigenous hamlets nestled at the foot of the mountains and the church that stands as the central point of the town. The set up speaks well how religion greatly influences the lives of the people. The houses and the government offices and buildings are built around the church.

You can take the chicken bus ( bus with wired fence) to get around the city. If you want to feel more comfortable, you can take the mini bus and enjoy the usual twisting trips on the dirt roads.

Accommodation in Nebaj can be a bit of frustration, as hotels in Nebaj do not meet the standard hotel service however there are those that offer good bed and clean bathrooms for very cheap price. If you want good hotel accommodation, there are hotels nearby that you can use as your base while exploring the mountains of Nebaj.

Nebaj is a relatively safe place while in Guatemala. With recent stories of violence in the country, it is a blessing that Nebaj has none of violence towards tourists.