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Antigua Guatemala
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Santa María de Jesús
Sacatepéquez, Guatemala · North America
About Santa María de Jesús
Santa María de Jesús is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ciudad Vieja, 17km from Pacaya Volcano.
Santa María de Jesús is in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, with about 22,000 people. The nearest town is Ciudad Vieja, about 7 km away.
Santa Maria de Jesus (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsanta maˈɾi.a ðe xeˈsus]) is a town with a population of 21,795 (2018 census), and a municipality in the department of Sacatepéquez about 10 km from the city of Antigua Guatemala. It is located under the slopes of Volcán de Agua. This town has a height of 2,070 metersRead more
above sea level. Its central square has a temple built in the seventeenth century with a carved entry arch. Spanish and Kaqchikel are spoken in this town.
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What is there to see near Santa María de Jesús?
Within an hour or so of Santa María de Jesús: Antigua Guatemala (7 km), Pacaya Volcano (17 km), Acatenango (18 km), Lake Atitlan (56 km).
Are there any good drives near Santa María de Jesús?
The nearest famous roads are Ruta de las Flores.
Where is Santa María de Jesús?
Santa María de Jesús is in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, about 7 km from Ciudad Vieja.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 21,795
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Guatemala
- Region
- Sacatepéquez
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Coordinates
- 14.4945, -90.7104
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Worth the detour from Santa María de Jesús
4 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.
17 km · about 20 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.
18 km · about 20 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Santa María de Jesús
- 18 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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