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Río Bravo

Suchitepeque, Guatemala · North America

About Río Bravo

Río Bravo sits on the route: 20 minutes from Santa Bárbara, 33km from Lake Atitlan.

Río Bravo is a town located in Suchitepeque, Guatemala. With a population of 7,568, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Río Bravo 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 Río Bravo to your route.

About Río Bravo

Río Bravo is a town, with a population of 15,391 (2018 census), and a municipality in the Suchitepéquez department of Guatemala. Rio Bravo is a municipality that belongs to the department of Suchitepequez, in the Republic of Guatemala. The town was established December 10, 1951. Formerly it was known as San Francisco

Read more Rio Bravo and belonged to the municipality of Santa Barbara. Its population was established near the Grande de Zacapa River, from which it gets its name. It is located 127 km from the capital of Guatemala, reaching the coastal plain along the Pacific Ocean, because of this temperature is normally maintained at 32 °C but drops to 22 °C or 37 °C totals.

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Where is Río Bravo located?

Río Bravo is located in Suchitepeque, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.4004 latitude, -91.3171 longitude.

What is the population of Río Bravo?

Río Bravo has a population of approximately 7,568 people, making it a town in Guatemala.

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Quick Information

Population
7,568
Continent
North America
Country
Guatemala
Region
Suchitepeque
Timezone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.4004, -91.3171

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Worth the detour from Río Bravo

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Atitlan

A breathtaking volcanic lake surrounded by three towering volcanoes and traditional Mayan villages, often called the most beautiful lake in the world.

33 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Acatenango

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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Río Bravo

  • 49 kmAcatenangoA 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.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Río Bravo.

Santa Bárbara

🇬🇹 Guatemala

10 km awayPop. 17,172

San José El Ídolo

🇬🇹 Guatemala

13 km awayPop. 2,412

Tiquisate

🇬🇹 Guatemala

14 km awayPop. 18,189

San Juan Bautista

🇬🇹 Guatemala

15 km awayPop. 2,680

San Miguel Panán

🇬🇹 Guatemala

15 km awayPop. 2,024

Chicacao

🇬🇹 Guatemala

16 km awayPop. 60,735

Patulul

🇬🇹 Guatemala

17 km awayPop. 40,683

San Antonio Suchitepéquez

🇬🇹 Guatemala

19 km awayPop. 13,666

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