natural wonder
Pacaya Volcano
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Villa Nueva
Guatemala, Guatemala · North America
About Villa Nueva
Villa Nueva is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Petapa, 16km from Pacaya Volcano.
Villa Nueva is in Guatemala, Guatemala, with about 620,000 people. The nearest town is Petapa, about 4 km away.
Villa Nueva is a city in the Guatemala department of Guatemala. The city centre of Villa Nueva at Villa Nueva Central Park is located 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Guatemala City. The city has a population of 618,397 (2018 census), making it the second largest in Guatemala Department, after Guatemala City. It wasRead more
founded on 17 April 1763, long before Guatemala declared its independence from the Spanish Empire.
The local economy largely depends on industry, with the municipality having some 100 factories that produce such products as textiles, metallurgical goods, and plastics. The area's agricultural products include rice, dairy, fruits, and vegetables.
Mayor Salvador Gándara, serving from 2000 to 2011, was longlisted for the 2008 World Mayor award; Sites of interest include the Naciones Unidas National Park, and several malls, including Metrocentro and Santa Clara.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Villa Nueva?
Within an hour or so of Villa Nueva: Pacaya Volcano (16 km), Antigua Guatemala (16 km), Acatenango (31 km).
Are there any good drives near Villa Nueva?
The nearest famous roads are Ruta de las Flores.
Where is Villa Nueva?
Villa Nueva is in Guatemala, Guatemala, about 4 km from Petapa.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 618,397
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Guatemala
- Region
- Guatemala
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Coordinates
- 14.5251, -90.5854
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Worth the detour from Villa Nueva
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Antigua Guatemala
A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.
16 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Villa Nueva
- 31 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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