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San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta

San Marcos, Guatemala · North America

About San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta

San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta sits on the route: 15 minutes from El Rodeo.

San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta is a town located in San Marcos, Guatemala. With a population of 4,320, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta to your route.

About San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta

San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta (Spanish pronunciation: [san rafaˈel pje ðe la ˈkwesta]) is a municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala. A small town of 4,320 residents. Red tiled roofs and abundant flowering trees are found there. It is located 13 km southwest of San Marcos. The English translation of the

Read more town's name is "At the foot of the steep slope." That is because the town is found along a winding, steep road from San Rafael which rises from 900 meters to 2500 meters in only 15 km. The town is in the northern department of San Marcos, Guatemala, bordering Mexico. San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta is warmer than the rest of the department. As its name implies, San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta lies at the base of the Sierra Madre mountain range. There are many coffee plantations in the area.

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Where is San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta located?

San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta is located in San Marcos, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.9305 latitude, -91.9139 longitude.

What is the population of San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta?

San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta has a population of approximately 4,320 people, making it a town in Guatemala.

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Quick Information

Population
4,320
Continent
North America
Country
Guatemala
Region
San Marcos
Timezone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.9305, -91.9139

Tags

North AmericaGuatemalaSan MarcosTown

When to drive here

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta.

El Rodeo

🇬🇹 Guatemala

7 km awayPop. 1,887

El Tumbador

🇬🇹 Guatemala

8 km awayPop. 8,856

Esquipulas Palo Gordo

🇬🇹 Guatemala

10 km awayPop. 1,533

San Pablo

🇬🇹 Guatemala

10 km awayPop. 13,668

San Marcos

🇬🇹 Guatemala

13 km awayPop. 47,063

San Cristóbal Cucho

🇬🇹 Guatemala

15 km awayPop. 9,152

Nuevo Progreso

🇬🇹 Guatemala

15 km awayPop. 8,113

Malacatán

🇬🇹 Guatemala

16 km awayPop. 92,816

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