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San José Acatempa

Jutiapa, Guatemala · North America

About San José Acatempa

San José Acatempa sits on the route: 15 minutes from Oratorio, 53km from Pacaya Volcano.

San José Acatempa is a town located in Jutiapa, Guatemala. With a population of 6,367, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San José Acatempa 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 José Acatempa to your route.

About San José Acatempa

San José Acatempa is a municipality in the Jutiapa department of Guatemala. One of the first towns founded by the Spanish conquistadors in 1525 under the command of Capitán General Don Pedro de Alvarado y Contreras, which was on route to conquer the region of the old kingdom of Cuzcatlan, now parts of southeastern

Read more Guatemala and the republic of El Salvador. The town was previously known by the name of Azacualpa, and during the colonial period, the region was known as Valle de Zacualpa. San José Acatempa received its current name in 1944 by order of General Jorge Ubico.

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San José Acatempa is located in Jutiapa, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.2653 latitude, -90.1269 longitude.

What is the population of San José Acatempa?

San José Acatempa has a population of approximately 6,367 people, making it a town in Guatemala.

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Quick Information

Population
6,367
Continent
North America
Country
Guatemala
Region
Jutiapa
Timezone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.2653, -90.1269

Tags

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Worth the detour from San José Acatempa

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Pacaya Volcano

An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.

53 km · about 60 min drive

famous road

Ruta de las Flores

A picturesque route through the western highlands of El Salvador connecting colorful colonial villages and coffee plantations.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near San José Acatempa

  • 54 kmRuta de las FloresA picturesque route through the western highlands of El Salvador connecting colorful colonial villages and coffee plantations.
  • 71 kmSanta Ana Volcano (Ilamatepec)El Salvador's highest volcano, whose nested craters hold a sulphurous turquoise lake. A two-hour guided hike from Cerro Verde car park ends on a rim looking down at the acid lake and across to Izalco and Lake Coatepeque.

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Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San José Acatempa.

Oratorio

🇬🇹 Guatemala

7 km awayPop. 10,155

Quesada

🇬🇹 Guatemala

9 km awayPop. 2,250

Santa María Ixhuatán

🇬🇹 Guatemala

18 km awayPop. 3,634

Cuilapa

🇬🇹 Guatemala

19 km awayPop. 41,359

Jalpatagua

🇬🇹 Guatemala

19 km awayPop. 28,832

Nueva Santa Rosa

🇬🇹 Guatemala

21 km awayPop. 10,130

Casillas

🇬🇹 Guatemala

21 km awayPop. 7,698

Santa Rosa de Lima

🇬🇹 Guatemala

23 km awayPop. 5,984

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