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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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala · North America
Zunil is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Almolonga, 29km from Lake Atitlan.
Zunil is a town located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. With a population of 14,118, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Zunil 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 Zunil to your route.
Zunil (Spanish pronunciation: [suˈnil]) is a town and municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala with a surface area of 80 square kilometres (31 sq mi). The town of Zunil is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from the city of Quetzaltenango, on the bank of the Salamá River. Zunil has an altitude ofRead more
approximately 2,075 metres (6,808 ft) above mean sea level. The population of the municipality, which is 100% indigenous, was 14,118 at the 2018 census. The inhabitants speak Kʼicheʼ and Spanish.
There are thermal baths with volcanic water around the town, for example Fuentes Georginas and Almolonga.
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Zunil is located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.7846 latitude, -91.4835 longitude.
Zunil has a population of approximately 14,118 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
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landmark
A backpacker and artist hub on Lake Atitlán's shores beneath San Pedro Volcano, known for Spanish schools and Tz'utujil Maya culture.
25 km · about 30 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Central America's largest indigenous market held every Thursday and Sunday, overflowing with textiles, masks, flowers, and Maya rituals.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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