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San Francisco El Alto

Totonicapán, Guatemala · North America

About San Francisco El Alto

San Francisco El Alto sits on the route: 10 minutes from San Andrés Xecul, 37km from Lake Atitlan.

San Francisco El Alto is a town located in Totonicapán, Guatemala. With a population of 57,894, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Francisco El Alto 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 San Francisco El Alto to your route.

About San Francisco El Alto

San Francisco El Alto (Spanish pronunciation: [saɱ fɾanˈsisko el ˈalto]) is a town, with a population of 38,995 (2018 census), and a municipality in the Totonicapán department of Guatemala. The municipality includes the villages or aldeas of: Chivarreto, Chirrenox, Pabatoc, Paxixil, Rancho de Teja, Pachaj, Sacmixit,

Read more San Antonio Sija, Saquicol Chiquito, and Tacajalbé. The Sacmixit community forest is located within the municipality.

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Where is San Francisco El Alto located?

San Francisco El Alto is located in Totonicapán, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.9449 latitude, -91.4431 longitude.

What is the population of San Francisco El Alto?

San Francisco El Alto has a population of approximately 57,894 people, making it a town in Guatemala.

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Quick Information

Population
57,894
Continent
North America
Country
Guatemala
Region
Totonicapán
Timezone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.9449, -91.4431

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Worth the detour from San Francisco El Alto

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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Chichicastenango Market

Central America's largest indigenous market held every Thursday and Sunday, overflowing with textiles, masks, flowers, and Maya rituals.

36 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.

37 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near San Francisco El Alto

  • 78 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 San Francisco El Alto.

San Cristóbal Totonicapán

🇬🇹 Guatemala

3 km awayPop. 4,191

San Andrés Xecul

🇬🇹 Guatemala

6 km awayPop. 15,074

Salcajá

🇬🇹 Guatemala

7 km awayPop. 19,434

Totonicapán

🇬🇹 Guatemala

10 km awayPop. 103,952

Olintepeque

🇬🇹 Guatemala

10 km away

San Francisco la Unión

🇬🇹 Guatemala

11 km awayPop. 1,170

Momostenango

🇬🇹 Guatemala

12 km awayPop. 31,739

San Carlos Sija

🇬🇹 Guatemala

12 km awayPop. 6,831

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