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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Tecpán Guatemala
Chimaltenango, Guatemala · North America
About Tecpán Guatemala
Tecpán Guatemala is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Santa Apolonia, 19km from Lake Atitlan.
Tecpán Guatemala is in Chimaltenango, Guatemala, with about 35,000 people. The nearest town is Santa Apolonia, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tecpán Guatemala?
Within an hour or so of Tecpán Guatemala: Lake Atitlan (19 km), Chichicastenango Market (24 km), San Pedro La Laguna (31 km), Acatenango (32 km).
Where is Tecpán Guatemala?
Tecpán Guatemala is in Chimaltenango, Guatemala, about 4 km from Santa Apolonia.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 34,519
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Guatemala
- Region
- Chimaltenango
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Coordinates
- 14.7618, -90.9925
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Worth the detour from Tecpán Guatemala
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Chichicastenango Market
Central America's largest indigenous market held every Thursday and Sunday, overflowing with textiles, masks, flowers, and Maya rituals.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
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.
31 km · about 35 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
landmark
Antigua Guatemala
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
36 km · about 40 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.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Tecpán Guatemala
- 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.
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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