Xetulul Theme Park
| Previously known as Xetulul. | |
 view of the Xetulul park in 2003 | |
| Location |  Retalhuleu Department,  Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 29 June 2002 |
| Operated by | IRTRA. |
| Attendance | 1,000,000. |
Xetutul is a
waterpark, which opened in 1997, and together the two parks receive over one million visitors every year, making the parks the most popular tourist attraction in the country.[1]
Xetulul and Xocomil are operated by the Institute for the Recreation of Guatemalan Private Industry Workers (IRTRA)—a private company that operates several other parks in Guatemala, as well as nearby hotels and restaurants.[1]
Rides
Xetutul features three
.Architecture and history
In addition to its
amusement rides, Xetulul is also known for its architecture. The park features architectural reproductions of many landmarks from across the world, including the Trevi Fountain, Moulin Rouge, and the Tikal Temple of the Great Jaguar.[1] The park is divided into seven total plazas, which feature architecture from a total of six countries, including France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. Each national architecture style is featured in its own unique plaza.[2]
The name "Xetulul" originates from the Kʼicheʼ language, and means "under the sapotes".[2] There are currently plans to expand Xetulul with the addition of a golf course and a convention center.[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-59880-057-9.
- ^ a b c d Morales, María Gabriela Higueros (2006). Caracterización de la Gastronomía del Departamento de Retalhuleu (PDF) (Business Administration thesis). Universidad del Istmo.
- ^ RCDB list of roller coasters by number of inversions
- ^ RCDB listing of roller coasters at Xetutúl Archived May 24, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Severn Lamb - Lincoln model Archived February 10, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
