San Andrés Xecul, Quetzaltenango

Name: San Andrés Xecul
Address: Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

#7 among attractions in Quetzaltenango

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San Andrés Xecul is a town, with a population of 15,074, and a municipality in the Totonicapán department of Guatemala. ()

Alternative names: Area: 6.56 mi²Coordinates: 14°54'0"N, 91°28'60"W

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San Andrés Xecul – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holy Spirit Cathedral, Teatro Roma, Chapel of San Jacinto, Salcajá.

5.1 miSW
Church
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Quetzaltenango
131 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.
4.9 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro Roma, Quetzaltenango
125 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.
2 miSE
Church
Chapel of San Jacinto, Quetzaltenango
52 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.
2.5 miSE
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Salcajá, Quetzaltenango
64 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.
5 miS
National park, Park, View point
Camino Parque Cerro el Baúl, Quetzaltenango
128 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.
4.6 miSW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estadio Mario Camposeco, Quetzaltenango
118 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.
5.4 miSW
Temple
Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple, Quetzaltenango
137 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.