natural wonder
Pacaya Volcano
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Escuintla, Guatemala · North America
Guanagazapa is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Escuintla, 18km from Pacaya Volcano.
Guanagazapa is a town located in Escuintla, Guatemala. With a population of 2,842, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Guanagazapa 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 Guanagazapa to your route.
Guanagazapa (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡwanaɣaˈsapa]) is a city and a municipality in the Escuintla department of Guatemala. It covers an area of approximately 386.2 km2 (149.1 sq mi). As per 2023 estimates, it has a population of about 17,565 inhabitants.
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Guanagazapa is located in Escuintla, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.2260 latitude, -90.6433 longitude.
Guanagazapa has a population of approximately 2,842 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
38 km · about 45 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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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