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San Pedro La Laguna
A backpacker and artist hub on Lake Atitlán's shores beneath San Pedro Volcano, known for Spanish schools and Tz'utujil Maya culture.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala · North America
Olintepeque sits on the route: 5 minutes from San Andrés Xecul, 38km from Lake Atitlan.
Olintepeque is a town located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Olintepeque 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 Olintepeque to your route.
Olintepeque (Spanish pronunciation: [olinteˈpeke]) is a town, with a population of 31,545 (2018 census), and a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala, not far from the city of Quetzaltenango. It is located on the Xekik'el (or Xekikel) River.
Olintepeque is known for being the place where theRead more
legendary Kʼicheʼ king Tecún Umán died in single combat with the Spanish conquistador, Pedro de Alvarado on February 20, 1524. The river Xekik'el ("where the blood spread") takes its name from the famous battle.
The inhabitants of Olintepeque speak primarily Spanish and Kʼicheʼ. A chapel is dedicated to St John the Baptist and the folk saint San Pascualito.
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Olintepeque is located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.8860 latitude, -91.5147 longitude.
Olintepeque has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
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landmark
A backpacker and artist hub on Lake Atitlán's shores beneath San Pedro Volcano, known for Spanish schools and Tz'utujil Maya culture.
34 km · about 40 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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Central America's largest indigenous market held every Thursday and Sunday, overflowing with textiles, masks, flowers, and Maya rituals.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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