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Antigua Guatemala
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Jocotenango
Sacatepéquez, Guatemala · North America
About Jocotenango
Jocotenango is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Antonio Aguas Calientes, 26km from Pacaya Volcano.
Jocotenango is in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, with about 18,000 people. The nearest town is San Antonio Aguas Calientes, about 6 km away.
Jocotenango (alternate: Xocotenango; translation from Kaqchikel: "place of many plums") is a town and small municipality in the northeast section of Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez, and is situated north of Antigua Guatemala. It has seven zones, two villages, and one hamlet. According to the 2018 census, theRead more
municipality has a total population of 21,657 of which 1,680 are native population and the rest are non-indigenous; and approximately 19,280 live in an urban area, while the rest are rural dwellers.
Jocotenango is the birthplace of multi Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Ricardo Arjona.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Jocotenango?
Within an hour or so of Jocotenango: Antigua Guatemala (2 km), Acatenango (17 km), Pacaya Volcano (26 km), Lake Atitlan (49 km).
Are there any good drives near Jocotenango?
The nearest famous roads are Ruta de las Flores.
Where is Jocotenango?
Jocotenango is in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, about 6 km from San Antonio Aguas Calientes.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 17,918
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Guatemala
- Region
- Sacatepéquez
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Coordinates
- 14.5781, -90.7380
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Worth the detour from Jocotenango
6 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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Pacaya Volcano
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
26 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Atitlan
A breathtaking volcanic lake surrounded by three towering volcanoes and traditional Mayan villages, often called the most beautiful lake in the world.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Chichicastenango Market
Central America's largest indigenous market held every Thursday and Sunday, overflowing with textiles, masks, flowers, and Maya rituals.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Jocotenango
- 17 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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