natural wonder
Pacaya Volcano
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Jalapa, Guatemala · North America
Mataquescuintla sits on the route: 10 minutes from San Rafael Las Flores, 48km from Pacaya Volcano.
Mataquescuintla is a town located in Jalapa, Guatemala. With a population of 7,539, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Mataquescuintla 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 Mataquescuintla to your route.
Mataquescuintla (from Nahuatl, meaning net to catch dogs) is a town and municipality in the Jalapa department of south-east Guatemala. It covers 262 square kilometres (101 sq mi).
Mataquescuintla played a significant role during the first half of the nineteenth century, when it was the center of operations ofRead more
conservative general Rafael Carrera, who led a Catholic peasant revolution against the liberal government of Mariano Gálvez in 1838, and then ruled Guatemala from 1840 until his death in 1865.
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Mataquescuintla is located in Jalapa, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.5292 latitude, -90.1842 longitude.
Mataquescuintla has a population of approximately 7,539 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.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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