Almolonga, Quetzaltenango

Name: Almolonga
Address: Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

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Almolonga is a town, with a population of 12,299, and a municipality in the Quetzaltenango Department of Guatemala, located on the road between Ciudad de Quetzaltenango and Zunil. Its population is primarily indigenous, speaking the K'iche' language ()

Alternative names: Area: 7.72 mi²Coordinates: 14°48'54"N, 91°29'41"W

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Almolonga – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa María Volcano, Holy Spirit Cathedral, Teatro Roma, Chapel of San Jacinto.

5.5 miSW
Active volcano with panoramic views
Santa María Volcano
141 min walk • Santa María Volcano, towering over the Western Highlands of Guatemala, is a prominent and potent symbol of the raw power of nature. This stratovolcano, reaching an altitude of 3,772 meters, is not just a stunning spectacle but also one of the most active volcanoes in...
2 miNW
Church
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Quetzaltenango
51 min walk • The Holy Spirit Cathedral also called Quetzaltenango Cathedral, is a Catholic church in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. It was founded by the conquistadors, shortly after having defeated the legendary local hero Tecun Uman.
2.3 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro Roma, Quetzaltenango
58 min walk • The Quetzaltenango Municipal Theatre, known as the Teatro Municipal is a theatre in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The historical building still hosts theatrical presentations and is also noted for its jazz performances which attract many visitors to the theatre.
5.2 miNE
Church
Chapel of San Jacinto, Quetzaltenango
132 min walk • The Chapel of San Jacinto is a Roman Catholic chapel located in the town of Salcajá, Guatemala. It is said to have been founded by the Franciscans in 1524, the same year the Maya K'iche' kingdom was conquered by the Spanish conquistadores, and is claimed to be the first church built in Central America.
2.3 miS
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Zunil, Quetzaltenango
60 min walk • Zunil is a town and municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala with a surface area of 80 square kilometres. The town of Zunil is located 9 kilometres from the city of Quetzaltenango, on the bank of the Salamá River.
2.6 miE
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Cantel, Quetzaltenango
68 min walk • Cantel is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango Department in Guatemala. It is located east of the city of Quetzaltenango and has an area of 52.6 km². The town of Cantel, with a population of 35,825, is situated at an altitude of 2,370 metres. Cantel includes the small Maya archaeological sites of Chojolom and Cerro Quiac.
5.6 miNE
Area
Salcajá, Quetzaltenango
143 min walk • Salcajá is a town and municipality in Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala. Salcajá is best known for the Church of San Jacinto, founded in 1524, which was the first church built in Central America since it was one of the first places invaded in the Spanish conquest of Guatemala.
2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Almolonga, Quetzaltenango
51 min walk • The Almolonga volcano, also called "Cerro Quemado" or "La Muela" due to its distinct shape, is an andesitic stratovolcano in the south-western department of Quetzaltenango in Guatemala. The volcano is located near the town of Almolonga, just south of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala's second largest city.
1.2 miNW
National park, Park, View point
Camino Parque Cerro el Baúl, Quetzaltenango
31 min walk • Cerro El Baúl, also known as El Baúl, is a forested lava dome overlooking the valley of Quetzaltenango. It is located about 3 km north of the Almolonga volcano, at the south-eastern edge of the city of Quetzaltenango in Guatemala. And is one of the city's last remaining green areas.
2.4 miNW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estadio Mario Camposeco, Quetzaltenango
61 min walk • The Estadio Mario Camposeco is a football stadium located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. It is the home of one of the most traditional clubs in Guatemala, Xelajú MC. It has a capacity of 11,220.
3.6 miNW
Temple
Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple, Quetzaltenango
93 min walk • The Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple is the second temple built by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guatemala. It was the fifth temple of the church in Central America. The temple is located in the western part of the city, near the Parque Zoológico Minerva.