Jocotenango, Antigua Guatemala

Name: Jocotenango
Address: Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

#15 among attractions in Antigua Guatemala

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Jocotenango is a town and small municipality in the northeast section of Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez, and is situated north of Antigua Guatemala. It has seven zones, two villages, and one hamlet. According to the 2018 census, the municipality has a total population of 21,657 of which 1,680 are native population and the balance are non-indigenous; and approximately 19,280 live in an urban area, while the balance are rural dwellers. ()

Alternative names: Area: 9.96 mi²Coordinates: 14°34'48"N, 90°44'37"W

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Nearby attractions include: Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Iglesia de La Merced, St. Francis Church.

1.8 miSE
Remains of an imposing 1540s cathedral
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, Antigua Guatemala
45 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...
1.8 miS
Hispanic colonial architecture, Historical place
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Antigua Guatemala
46 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...
1.4 miSE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Spiritual
Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala
37 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...
2.1 miSE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Historical place
St. Francis Church, Antigua Guatemala
53 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.
1.6 miSE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Ruins
Las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala
42 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.
1.5 miSE
Iconic archway dating to the 1600s
Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua Guatemala
40 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.
1.7 miSE
Church
Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala
45 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.
1.3 miS
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Ruins
La Recolección, Antigua Guatemala
35 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.
1.4 miS
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church
Hospital de San Pedro, Antigua Guatemala
35 min walk • San Pedro is a hospital and adjacent church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is dedicated to Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur.
1.6 miS
Ruins, Church
Antigua Tabaco Compañía, Antigua Guatemala
42 min walk • The Church and convent of the Society of Jesus in Antigua Guatemala is a religious complex that was built between 1690 and 1698.
1.7 miSE
14°33'27"N • 90°44'1"W
Museo de Santiago, Antigua Guatemala
44 min walk • Museum