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Antigua Guatemala
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Chinautla
Guatemala, Guatemala · North America
About Chinautla
Chinautla is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Guatemala City, 37km from Pacaya Volcano.
Chinautla is in Guatemala, Guatemala, with about 100,000 people. The nearest town is Guatemala City, about 7 km away.
Chinautla (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃiˈnawtla]) is a city and municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala. The city has a population of 104,972 (2018 census) making it the fourteenth largest city in the country and the seventh largest in the Guatemala Department.
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What is there to see near Chinautla?
Within an hour or so of Chinautla: Antigua Guatemala (30 km), Pacaya Volcano (37 km), Acatenango (46 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Ruta de las Flores.
Where is Chinautla?
Chinautla is in Guatemala, Guatemala, about 7 km from Guatemala City.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 104,972
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Guatemala
- Region
- Guatemala
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Coordinates
- 14.7029, -90.4998
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Worth the detour from Chinautla
3 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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Acatenango
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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Chinautla
- 46 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.
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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