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
Jutiapa, Guatemala · North America
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.
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 southeasternRead 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.
San José Acatempa has a population of approximately 6,367 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
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natural wonder
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
A picturesque route through the western highlands of El Salvador connecting colorful colonial villages and coffee plantations.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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