natural wonder
Pacaya Volcano
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
16 km · about 20 min drive
Guatemala, Guatemala · North America
Villa Nueva is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Petapa, 16km from Pacaya Volcano.
Villa Nueva is a city located in Guatemala, Guatemala. With a population of 618,397, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Villa Nueva 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 Villa Nueva to your route.
Villa Nueva is a city in the Guatemala department of Guatemala. The city centre of Villa Nueva at Villa Nueva Central Park is located 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Guatemala City. The city has a population of 618,397 (2018 census), making it the second largest in Guatemala Department, after Guatemala City. It wasRead more
founded on 17 April 1763, long before Guatemala declared its independence from the Spanish Empire.
The local economy largely depends on industry, with the municipality having some 100 factories that produce such products as textiles, metallurgical goods, and plastics. The area's agricultural products include rice, dairy, fruits, and vegetables.
Mayor Salvador Gándara, serving from 2000 to 2011, was longlisted for the 2008 World Mayor award; Sites of interest include the Naciones Unidas National Park, and several malls, including Metrocentro and Santa Clara.
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Villa Nueva is located in Guatemala, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.5251 latitude, -90.5854 longitude.
Villa Nueva has a population of approximately 618,397 people, making it a city 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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
16 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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