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Santa María Ixhuatán

Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala · North America

About Santa María Ixhuatán

Santa María Ixhuatán sits on the route: 20 minutes from Cuilapa, 41km from Pacaya Volcano.

Santa María Ixhuatán is a town located in Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala. With a population of 3,634, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Santa María Ixhuatán 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 Santa María Ixhuatán to your route.

About Santa María Ixhuatán

Santa María Ixhuatán is a municipality in the Santa Rosa department of Guatemala. It is one of the 14 municipalities of the Santa Rosa department.

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Where is Santa María Ixhuatán located?

Santa María Ixhuatán is located in Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.1900 latitude, -90.2747 longitude.

What is the population of Santa María Ixhuatán?

Santa María Ixhuatán has a population of approximately 3,634 people, making it a town in Guatemala.

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Quick Information

Population
3,634
Continent
North America
Country
Guatemala
Region
Santa Rosa Department
Timezone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.1900, -90.2747

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Worth the detour from Santa María Ixhuatán

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.

41 km · about 45 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Santa María Ixhuatán

  • 59 kmRuta de las FloresA picturesque route through the western highlands of El Salvador connecting colorful colonial villages and coffee plantations.
  • 73 kmAcatenangoA 3,976 m stratovolcano near Antigua climbed overnight so hikers can camp on the ridge and watch neighbouring Volcán de Fuego erupt through the night: one of the most reliable live-eruption views on earth.
  • 79 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.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Santa María Ixhuatán.

Cuilapa

🇬🇹 Guatemala

10 km awayPop. 41,359

Oratorio

🇬🇹 Guatemala

11 km awayPop. 10,155

San Juan Tecuaco

🇬🇹 Guatemala

12 km awayPop. 2,210

Barberena

🇬🇹 Guatemala

16 km awayPop. 47,093

Chiquimulilla

🇬🇹 Guatemala

17 km awayPop. 12,842

San José Acatempa

🇬🇹 Guatemala

18 km awayPop. 6,367

Guazacapán

🇬🇹 Guatemala

20 km awayPop. 18,855

Nueva Santa Rosa

🇬🇹 Guatemala

21 km awayPop. 10,130

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