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San Francisco la Unión

Quetzaltenango, Guatemala · North America

About San Francisco la Unión

San Francisco la Unión sits on the route: 10 minutes from Olintepeque, 43km from Lake Atitlan.

San Francisco la Unión is a town located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. With a population of 1,170, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Francisco la Unión 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 la Unión to your route.

About San Francisco la Unión

San Francisco La Unión (Spanish pronunciation: [saɱ fɾanˈsisko lawˈnjon]) is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala, known for its large market. It has five cantones : Centro, Pala, Paxan, Xeaj, Chuistancia and Tzanjuyup and also they celebrate the 4 de Octubre in honor to San Francisco de ASIS

Read more where, they have parade from all the schools that they are in. San Francisco La Union celebrates its yearly dance from January 15 until January 18. This town was founded in 1883. All La Union descendants are from San Francisco El Alto Totonicapan Place that Belong to Other Departament "State" Of Guatemala. As of January 15, 2024, the mayor of San Francisco La Union is Francisco Gonzalez of the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity.

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Where is San Francisco la Unión located?

San Francisco la Unión is located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.9235 latitude, -91.5416 longitude.

What is the population of San Francisco la Unión?

San Francisco la Unión has a population of approximately 1,170 people, making it a town in Guatemala.

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Quick Information

Population
1,170
Continent
North America
Country
Guatemala
Region
Quetzaltenango
Timezone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.9235, -91.5416

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Worth the detour from San Francisco la Unión

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.

39 km · about 45 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Chichicastenango Market

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

46 km · about 55 min drive

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 la Unión.

Olintepeque

🇬🇹 Guatemala

5 km away

La Esperanza

🇬🇹 Guatemala

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San Andrés Xecul

🇬🇹 Guatemala

7 km awayPop. 15,074

San Carlos Sija

🇬🇹 Guatemala

7 km awayPop. 6,831

Cajolá

🇬🇹 Guatemala

8 km awayPop. 2,927

San Miguel Sigüilá

🇬🇹 Guatemala

8 km awayPop. 7,551

San Mateo

🇬🇹 Guatemala

9 km awayPop. 5,534

Quetzaltenango

🇬🇹 Guatemala

9 km awayPop. 180,706

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