Nebaj, situated at 1,900 meters above sea level, is the southern gateway to the Ixil region and one of three towns comprising the Ixil Triangle (Nebaj, Chajul and Cotzal). It is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by the Cuchamatan Mountains roughly two and a half hours north of Santa Cruz del Quiche in the department of Quiche , Guatemala .  With its white adobe walls and cobbled streets it is a remote and traditional town where indigenous culture is still dominant.

Nebaj is a place rich in history and culture, where the people are incredibly kind and open-hearted. In fact, walking through town on a typical morning you are likely to be greeted with more "Buenos Días" than you can count!

The town is famous for its artisans, especially the intricately woven "huipiles" that have won it world wide fame. Indigenous women weave these huipiles (a one piece pullover) in complex geometrical designs in greens, yellows, reds and oranges. They are traditionally worn together with a brilliant red "corte" (skirt).

The Ixiles, as people from the region are called, are one of the smallest ethnic groups in Central America . Aside from their award winning weaving, they are known for their tenacious adherence to a traditional way of life, their harmonic manner of living in tune with the environment, their resourcefulness and their raucous fiestas held in honor of patron saints and Maya deities. Although Nebaj and the surrounding villages all experienced great violence and hardship during the Guatemalan civil, nowadays, the town is a safe place where foreigners can walk around without the uneasiness that one often feels in larger Guatemalan cities. The local people are receptive to foreigners and very welcoming.

Because of its recent history, Nebaj is a hotbed of development activity. There are a large number of development organizations working in and around the area. This makes for an exciting atmosphere where people from all over the world can work and form strong friendships with local people.

There is wonderful hiking in the immediate area surrounding Nebaj. One can spend a few hours or even a few days exploring the myriad trails that weave their way through the nearby villages and surrounding mountains.

Despite its relative isolation, Nebaj offers all of the necessities for the traveler. Equipped with a hospital, pharmacies, hotels, restaurants and Internet access, Nebaj is a place where you can venture into the heart of Maya culture and find the creature comforts you desire at the same time.