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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
Totonicapán, Guatemala · North America
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.
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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San Francisco El Alto is located in Totonicapán, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.9449 latitude, -91.4431 longitude.
San Francisco El Alto has a population of approximately 57,894 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
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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
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
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
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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