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Antigua Guatemala
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Sacatepéquez, Guatemala · North America
Jocotenango is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Antonio Aguas Calientes, 26km from Pacaya Volcano.
Jocotenango is a town located in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala. With a population of 17,918, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Jocotenango 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 Jocotenango to your route.
Jocotenango (alternate: Xocotenango; translation from Kaqchikel: "place of many plums") is a town and small municipality in the northeast section of Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez, and is situated north of Antigua Guatemala. It has seven zones, two villages, and one hamlet. According to the 2018 census, theRead more
municipality has a total population of 21,657 of which 1,680 are native population and the rest are non-indigenous; and approximately 19,280 live in an urban area, while the rest are rural dwellers.
Jocotenango is the birthplace of multi Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Ricardo Arjona.
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Jocotenango is located in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.5781 latitude, -90.7380 longitude.
Jocotenango has a population of approximately 17,918 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.
2 km · about 5 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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
26 km · about 30 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.
54 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.
57 km · about 65 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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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