Alotenango

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Alotenango is a town and municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez. According to the 2018 census, the town has a population of 23,358. The municipality consists of four wards and is situated on the Escuintla road. Located in a valley, Alotenango is a Ladino coffee center, since the times of general Justo Rufino Barrios liberal regime. ()

Alternative names: Population: 17.4 thous. (2020)Area: 36.68 mi²Coordinates: 14°29'6"N, 90°48'16"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Volcán de Agua, Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, Acatenango, Palacio de los Capitanes Generales.

4.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Volcán de Agua, Antigua Guatemala
112 min walk • Volcán de Agua, also known as "Hunahpú" by the Maya, is a majestic stratovolcano that looms over the historic city of Antigua Guatemala. This dormant colossus stands at an impressive 3,760 meters, offering a stunning backdrop to the colonial architecture of the city...
6.9 miNE
Remains of an imposing 1540s cathedral
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, Antigua Guatemala
176 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Antigua Guatemala, the Antigua Guatemala Cathedral stands as a testament to the city's rich colonial history and architectural heritage. This grand church, originally constructed in the 16th century, has...
4.9 miW
Natural attraction, Volcano, Park
Acatenango, Antigua Guatemala
126 min walk • Rising above the city of Antigua Guatemala, Acatenango is a towering behemoth that beckons adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. This massive stratovolcano, part of the Central American Volcanic Arc, stands at an impressive altitude of approximately 3,976 meters...
6.8 miNE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Historical place
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Antigua Guatemala
174 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Antigua Guatemala, the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales stands as a testament to the city's rich colonial past. This grand edifice, once the seat of the Spanish colonial government, now serves as a cultural museum, offering visitors a glimpse...
7 miNE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Spiritual
Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala
180 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Antigua Guatemala, the Iglesia de La Merced stands as an exquisite example of Baroque architecture and a testament to the city's rich colonial history. This stunning church, with its intricate façades and robust structures, is a sight to behold...
6.9 miNE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Historical place
St. Francis Church, Antigua Guatemala
176 min walk • San Francisco el Grande is a church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala and one of the most frequented sanctuaries by the local population because of the shrine of Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur.
7.1 miNE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Ruins
Las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala
182 min walk • The Iglesia y Convento de las Capuchinas is a notable convent and church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is one of the finest examples of an 18th-century convent in Guatemala.
7 miNE
Iconic archway dating to the 1600s
Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua Guatemala
178 min walk • The Santa Catalina Arch is one of the distinguishable landmarks in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, located on 5th Avenue North. Built in the 17th century, it originally connected the Santa Catalina convent to a school, allowing the cloistered nuns to pass from one building to the other without going out on the street.
7.2 miNE
Church
Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala
184 min walk • Santo Domingo Church and Monastery is a ruined monastery in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. Its history can be traced back to 1538 when the Dominicans arrived in Guatemala. It had two towers with ten bells and the monastery was filled with treasures. The monastery was destroyed in the 1773 Santa Marta earthquake.
6.7 miNE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Ruins
La Recolección, Antigua Guatemala
172 min walk • La Recolección Architectural Complex is a former church and monastery of the Order of the Recollects and its adjacent park in Antigua, Guatemala. It is in the western part of the old city.
6.7 miNE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church
Hospital de San Pedro, Antigua Guatemala
172 min walk • San Pedro is a hospital and adjacent church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is dedicated to Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur.