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Antigua Guatemala
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Chimaltenango, Guatemala · North America
Comalapa is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Santa Cruz Balanyá, 37km from Lake Atitlan.
Comalapa is a town located in Chimaltenango, Guatemala. With a population of 32,312, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Comalapa 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 Comalapa to your route.
San Juan Comalapa is a town, with a population of 32,312 (2018 census), and a municipality in the Chimaltenango department of Guatemala.
San Juan Comalapa is sometimes called the "Florence of America", because of the many Kaqchikel painters living there (one of the more celebrated painters being Paula Nicho Cumez). ItRead more
is also the birthplace of Rafael Álvarez Ovalle, who composed the Guatemalan national anthem. The painting tradition started in the 1930s, when Kaqchikel painter Andrés Curruchich (1891–1969) started painting with oil. His creativity was noted so much that he started showing his art in the United States and achieved international success. Because of this, Curruchiche decided to teach the new generations his form of painting. Today there are some 500 painters in San Juan Comalapa, and the majority of them still use the techniques of Curruchiche. These painters are dedicated to paint the costumes, life experiences and traditions of the Indian towns.
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Comalapa is located in Chimaltenango, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.7409 latitude, -90.8876 longitude.
Comalapa has a population of approximately 32,312 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
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landmark
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
26 km · about 30 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Central America's largest indigenous market held every Thursday and Sunday, overflowing with textiles, masks, flowers, and Maya rituals.
33 km · about 40 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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A backpacker and artist hub on Lake Atitlán's shores beneath San Pedro Volcano, known for Spanish schools and Tz'utujil Maya culture.
42 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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