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Antigua Guatemala
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Mixco
Guatemala, Guatemala · North America
About Mixco
Mixco is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Lucas Sacatepéquez, 28km from Pacaya Volcano.
Mixco is in Guatemala, Guatemala, with about 470,000 people. The nearest town is San Lucas Sacatepéquez, about 6 km away.
Mixco (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmisko]) is a city and municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala. It is next to the main Guatemala City municipality and has become part of the Guatemala City Metropolitan Area. Most of Mixco is separated from the City by canyons, for which a multitude of bridges have beenRead more
created. It is the second largest city in Guatemala after Guatemala City, with a population of 465,773. Ciudad San Cristóbal is located within Mixco.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Mixco?
Within an hour or so of Mixco: Antigua Guatemala (16 km), Pacaya Volcano (28 km), Acatenango (32 km).
Are there any good drives near Mixco?
The nearest famous roads are Ruta de las Flores.
Where is Mixco?
Mixco is in Guatemala, Guatemala, about 6 km from San Lucas Sacatepéquez.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 465,773
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Guatemala
- Region
- Guatemala
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Coordinates
- 14.6308, -90.6071
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Worth the detour from Mixco
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.
28 km · about 30 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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Mixco
- 32 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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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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