and finally demolished in 1933. It had been built byAEG and Krupp and it consisted of 14 wagons. The track connected Quetzaltenango with San Felipe Retalhuleu. The people of Quetzaltenango are still very proud of their railway. A railway museum has been established in the city centre.
Since the late 90's, Quetzaltenango is having an economy boom. What makes it the second city in economy importance in Guatemala. With its first high-raise buildings being built. Its expected by 2015 have a more prominent skyline with building no higher than 15 floors.
In 2008 the Central American Congress PARLACEN stated that every September 15, Quetzaltenango will be Central America's capital of culture.
Quetzaltenango will host the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games
