More specifically, a huipile is the shirt that Mayan women wear. It is typically combined with a wrap skirt which is then tightly belted. In the past the women would go barefoot, but now many wear sandals.
The textiles that make up the huipiles vary from region to region. My favorite kind comes from the town of Santa Catarina Polopo' which situated on Atitlan. Their huipiles are a stunning blue, which reflect the waters of the lake.
Coatepeque is a suburb (municipalidad) of the city of Quetzaltenango, also known as Xela. Xela is the second largest city in Guatemala and is known for its cold weather, thermal baths, and a very tall looming volcano. I have driven through the area of Coatepeque on a trip to Xela, it takes approximately 3.5-4.5 hours from Guatemala City, depending on traffic. If you visit I would stay in Xela, for lodging I recommend Casa Manen.
You can check it out on a map if you follow this link--
http://www.geocities.com/coatepecano...ALTENANGO.html
Cheers,
Mically