Chapel of San Jacinto, Quetzaltenango

Name: Chapel of San Jacinto
Address: Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

#3 among attractions in Quetzaltenango

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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. Although there is no historical evidence to support that claim, the chapel can be considered a fine example of early Spanish colonial architecture. ()

Established: 1524 (500 years ago)Coordinates: 14°52'54"N, 91°27'35"W

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Quetzaltenango Guatemala

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Chapel of San Jacinto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holy Spirit Cathedral, Teatro Roma, Almolonga, Cantel.

5.1 miSW
Church
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Quetzaltenango
130 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.
5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro Roma, Quetzaltenango
127 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 miSW
Area
Almolonga, Quetzaltenango
132 min walk • 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.
4.8 miS
Area
Cantel, Quetzaltenango
124 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.
2 miNW
Area
San Andrés Xecul, Quetzaltenango
52 min walk • San Andrés Xecul is a town, with a population of 15,074, and a municipality in the Totonicapán department of Guatemala.
0.7 miE
Area
Salcajá, Quetzaltenango
17 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.
4.6 miSW
National park, Park, View point
Camino Parque Cerro el Baúl, Quetzaltenango
117 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.
4.7 miSW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estadio Mario Camposeco, Quetzaltenango
120 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.
5.9 miSW
Temple
Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple, Quetzaltenango
151 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.
4.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cerro de Coxóm
106 min walk • Cerro de Coxóm is a stratovolcano in Totonicapán in western Guatemala. The 3,045-metre-high volcano is located at the eastern edge of the valley of Quetzaltenango.