natural wonder
Pacaya Volcano
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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North AmericaGuatemalaEscuintla
Escuintla
Escuintla, Guatemala · North America
About Escuintla
Escuintla is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Masagua, 22km from Pacaya Volcano.
Escuintla is in Guatemala, with about 160,000 people. The nearest town is Masagua, about 13 km away.
Escuintla (Spanish pronunciation: [esˈkwintla]) is an industrial city in Guatemala, its land area is 4,384 km2, and it is nationally known for its sugar agribusiness. Its capital is a municipality with the same name. Citizens celebrate from December 6 to 9 with a small fair in honor of the Catholic religious holidayRead more
of The Immaculate Conception.
In 2002 the city had a population of 86,678. It is located on the border of the central highlands and the Pacific coastal plain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Escuintla?
Within an hour or so of Escuintla: Pacaya Volcano (22 km), Acatenango (24 km), Antigua Guatemala (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Escuintla?
The nearest famous roads are Ruta de las Flores.
Where is Escuintla?
Escuintla is in Escuintla, Guatemala, about 13 km from Masagua.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 156,313
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Guatemala
- Region
- Escuintla
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Coordinates
- 14.3010, -90.7882
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Worth the detour from Escuintla
3 notable places within an hour's 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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Antigua Guatemala
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Escuintla
- 24 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.
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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