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Antigua Guatemala
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Sacatepéquez, Guatemala · North America
Ciudad Vieja is worth a stop: 5 minutes from San Miguel Dueñas, 24km from Pacaya Volcano.
Ciudad Vieja is a town located in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala. With a population of 33,405, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Ciudad Vieja 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 Ciudad Vieja to your route.
Ciudad Vieja (Spanish pronunciation: [sjuˈðað ˈβjexa]) is a town and municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez. According to the 2018 census, the town has a population of 32,802 and the municipality a population of 33,405. Ciudad Vieja was the second site of Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, theRead more
colonial capital of the country.
San Miguel Escobar is the modern name for the district that contains the ruins of the second colonial capital of the Guatemala region. The Spaniards founded their capital here in 1527, after their previous capital at Tecpán Guatemala became untenable. The city was destroyed by a catastrophic lahar from Volcan de Agua in 1541, and the survivors had no choice but to abandon the site. Among the casualties was the governor Beatriz de la Cueva.
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Ciudad Vieja is located in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.5240 latitude, -90.7631 longitude.
Ciudad Vieja has a population of approximately 33,405 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
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A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
5 km · about 10 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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
24 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A breathtaking volcanic lake surrounded by three towering volcanoes and traditional Mayan villages, often called the most beautiful lake in the world.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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A backpacker and artist hub on Lake Atitlán's shores beneath San Pedro Volcano, known for Spanish schools and Tz'utujil Maya culture.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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Central America's largest indigenous market held every Thursday and Sunday, overflowing with textiles, masks, flowers, and Maya rituals.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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