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Atescatempa

Jutiapa, Guatemala · North America

About Atescatempa

Atescatempa sits on the route: 10 minutes from Yupiltepeque, 36km from Ruta de las Flores.

Atescatempa is a town located in Jutiapa, Guatemala. With a population of 11,543, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Atescatempa 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 Atescatempa to your route.

About Atescatempa

Atescatempa is a municipality in the department of Jutiapa in Guatemala. It covers an area of approximately 80.23 km2 (30.98 sq mi). As per 2023 estimates, it has a population of about 20,300 inhabitants. The municipality lies close to the border with El Salvador.

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Where is Atescatempa located?

Atescatempa is located in Jutiapa, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.1755 latitude, -89.7418 longitude.

What is the population of Atescatempa?

Atescatempa has a population of approximately 11,543 people, making it a town in Guatemala.

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Quick Information

Population
11,543
Continent
North America
Country
Guatemala
Region
Jutiapa
Timezone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.1755, -89.7418

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Worth the detour from Atescatempa

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Ruta de las Flores

A picturesque route through the western highlands of El Salvador connecting colorful colonial villages and coffee plantations.

36 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Santa Ana Volcano (Ilamatepec)

El Salvador's highest volcano, whose nested craters hold a sulphurous turquoise lake. A two-hour guided hike from Cerro Verde car park ends on a rim looking down at the acid lake and across to Izalco and Lake Coatepeque.

38 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Coatepeque

A stunning volcanic crater lake in western El Salvador with turquoise water, surrounded by forested hills and lakeside restaurants.

41 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Joya de Cerén

A UNESCO site known as the Pompeii of the Americas, a Maya farming village preserved under volcanic ash from the 6th century.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Atescatempa

  • 36 kmRuta de las FloresA picturesque route through the western highlands of El Salvador connecting colorful colonial villages and coffee plantations.
  • 38 kmSanta Ana Volcano (Ilamatepec)El Salvador's highest volcano, whose nested craters hold a sulphurous turquoise lake. A two-hour guided hike from Cerro Verde car park ends on a rim looking down at the acid lake and across to Izalco and Lake Coatepeque.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Atescatempa.

Yupiltepeque

🇬🇹 Guatemala

6 km awayPop. 3,028

El Adelanto

🇬🇹 Guatemala

9 km awayPop. 2,341

Jerez

🇬🇹 Guatemala

9 km awayPop. 4,421

Zapotitlán

🇬🇹 Guatemala

10 km awayPop. 1,617

Candelaria de La Frontera

🇸🇻 El Salvador

12 km awayPop. 6,301

Asunción Mita

🇬🇹 Guatemala

18 km awayPop. 48,297

Comapa

🇬🇹 Guatemala

20 km awayPop. 1,493

Jutiapa

🇬🇹 Guatemala

20 km awayPop. 145,880

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