natural wonder
Pacaya Volcano
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Escuintla, Guatemala · North America
Escuintla is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Masagua, 22km from Pacaya Volcano.
Escuintla is a city located in Escuintla, Guatemala. With a population of 156,313, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Escuintla 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 Escuintla to your route.
Escuintla (Spanish pronunciation: [esˈkwintla]) is an industrial city in Guatemala, its land area is 4,384 km2, and it is nationally known for its sugar agribusiness. Its capital is a municipality with the same name. Citizens celebrate from December 6 to 9 with a small fair in honor of the Catholic religious holidayRead more
of The Immaculate Conception.
In 2002 the city had a population of 86,678. It is located on the border of the central highlands and the Pacific coastal plain.
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Escuintla is located in Escuintla, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.3010 latitude, -90.7882 longitude.
Escuintla has a population of approximately 156,313 people, making it a city 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.
22 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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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