ancient ruins
Copan
A major Maya city renowned for its remarkable series of portrait stelae, its elaborate Hieroglyphic Stairway containing the longest known Maya text, and richly decorated temples.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Chiquimula, Guatemala · North America
San José La Arada sits on the route: 20 minutes from Chiquimula, 49km from Copan.
San José La Arada is a town located in Chiquimula, Guatemala. With a population of 2,361, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San José La Arada 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 La Arada to your route.
San José La Arada (Spanish pronunciation: [saŋ xoˈse la aɾaða]) is a municipality in the Chiquimula department of Guatemala. It has a population of 8,756 (2018 census) and covers an area of 121 km2. Flag of San José La Arada
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San José La Arada is located in Chiquimula, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.7227 latitude, -89.5860 longitude.
San José La Arada has a population of approximately 2,361 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
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ancient ruins
A major Maya city renowned for its remarkable series of portrait stelae, its elaborate Hieroglyphic Stairway containing the longest known Maya text, and richly decorated temples.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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