natural wonder
Pacaya Volcano
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Guatemala, Guatemala · North America
Amatitlán is worth a stop: 15 minutes from San Vicente Pacaya, 11km from Pacaya Volcano.
Amatitlán is a town located in Guatemala, Guatemala. With a population of 71,836, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Amatitlán sits in Guatemala. It's in the America/Guatemala time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Amatitlán to your route.
Amatitlán (Spanish pronunciation: [amatiˈtlan]) is a town, with a population of 98,176 (2018 census), and a municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala.
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Amatitlán is located in Guatemala, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.4774 latitude, -90.6349 longitude.
Amatitlán has a population of approximately 71,836 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
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natural wonder
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
14 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A 3,976 m stratovolcano near Antigua climbed overnight so hikers can camp on the ridge and watch neighbouring Volcán de Fuego erupt through the night: one of the most reliable live-eruption views on earth.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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