San Antonio Palopo

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San Antonio Palopó is a municipality in the Sololá Department of Guatemala. The village is on the eastern shore of Lake Atitlán. The lowest elevation is 1,562 metres at the shoreline. The people of the region are Cakchiquel Maya with a distinctive style of clothing. The patron saint of the village is St. Anthony of Padua. The annual festival takes place on 13 June. ()

Local name: San Antonio Palopó Population: 3.6 thous. (2020)Area: 13.13 mi²Minimal elevation: 5125 ftCoordinates: 14°41'27"N, 91°7'3"W

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San Antonio Palopo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Juan Comalapa, Volcán Tolimán, La Galeria, Lake Atitlán.

4.2 miNW
Area
San Juan Comalapa, Panajachel
107 min walk • Nestled in the highlands of Guatemala, San Juan Comalapa is a vibrant tapestry of culture and tradition, often referred to as the "Florence of America" due to its rich artistic heritage. This area, located within the city of Panajachel, is renowned for its community of...
7.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Volcán Tolimán
183 min walk • Tolimán is a stratovolcano in Guatemala, on the southern shores of Lake Atitlán. The volcano has an elevation of 3,158 m and was formed near the southern margin of the Pleistocene Atitlán III caldera.
4.3 miNW
14°44'24"N • 91°9'24"W
La Galeria, Panajachel
110 min walk • Art gallery, Specialty museum, Shopping
5.7 miW
Lake
Lake Atitlán
147 min walk • Lake Atitlán is a lake in the Guatemalan Highlands of the Sierra Madre mountain range. It is in the Sololá Department of southwestern Guatemala. It is the deepest lake in Central America.
2.5 miNW
Locality
Santa Catarina Palopo
64 min walk • Santa Catarina Palopó is a municipality in the Sololá department of Guatemala. The municipality is located on the shores of Lake Atitlán, approximately 3 miles South-Southeast of Panajachel, a popular tourist destination. To the East-Southeast is San Antonio Palopó.
4.2 miSW
Locality
San Lucas Tolimán
108 min walk • One of the main attractions in San Lucas Tolimán is the opportunity to explore the traditional Mayan culture that still thrives in the region. Visitors can wander through the town's colorful streets and visit the local markets, where artisans sell their handmade...