natural wonder
Pacaya Volcano
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
41 km · about 50 min drive
Guatemala, Guatemala · North America
Palencia sits on the route: 20 minutes from San José del Golfo, 41km from Pacaya Volcano.
Palencia is a town located in Guatemala, Guatemala. With a population of 18,574, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Palencia 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 Palencia to your route.
Palencia (Spanish pronunciation: [paˈlensja]) is a town, with a population of 31,824 (2018 census), and a municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala.
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Palencia is located in Guatemala, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.6671 latitude, -90.3572 longitude.
Palencia has a population of approximately 18,574 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.
41 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
42 km · about 50 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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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