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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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala · North America
San Mateo sits on the route: 5 minutes from Ostuncalco, 43km from Lake Atitlan.
San Mateo is a town located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. With a population of 5,534, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San Mateo 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 Mateo to your route.
San Mateo is a town and municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala.
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San Mateo is located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.8580 latitude, -91.5900 longitude.
San Mateo has a population of approximately 5,534 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.
39 km · about 45 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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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Central America's largest indigenous market held every Thursday and Sunday, overflowing with textiles, masks, flowers, and Maya rituals.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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