ancient ruins
Copan
A major Maya city renowned for its remarkable series of portrait stelae, its elaborate Hieroglyphic Stairway containing the longest known Maya text, and richly decorated temples.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Chiquimula, Guatemala · North America
Jocotán is worth a stop: 15 minutes from San Juan Ermita, 27km from Copan.
Jocotán is a town located in Chiquimula, Guatemala. With a population of 8,387, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Jocotán 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 Jocotán to your route.
Jocotán is a town and municipality in the Chiquimula department of Guatemala.
Radio Chortis, a Roman Catholic radio station funded by Belgian and German Catholics, is located in the town. It broadcasts primarily in Spanish, but there are a few hours a week in the Ch'orti' language, which is still spoken in someRead more
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Jocotán is located in Chiquimula, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.8207 latitude, -89.3899 longitude.
Jocotán has a population of approximately 8,387 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
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ancient ruins
A major Maya city renowned for its remarkable series of portrait stelae, its elaborate Hieroglyphic Stairway containing the longest known Maya text, and richly decorated temples.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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