Villa Nueva, Guatemala City

Name: Villa Nueva
Address: Guatemala City, Guatemala

#21 among attractions in Guatemala City

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Villa Nueva is a City in the Guatemala department of Guatemala. The city centre of Villa Nueva at Villa Nueva Central Park is located 16 kilometres south of Guatemala City. The city has a population of 618,397, making it the second largest in Guatemala Department, after Guatemala City. It was founded on 17 April 1763, long before Guatemala declared its independence from the Spanish Empire. The local economy largely depends on industry, with the municipality having some 100 factories that produce such products as textiles, metallurgical goods, and plastics. The area's agricultural products include rice, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. ()

Alternative names: Area: 44.02 mi²Coordinates: 14°31'48"N, 90°35'24"W

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Villa Nueva – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Avenida Reforma, Zona Viva, La Aurora Zoo, Guatemalan National Natural History Museum.

7.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Avenida Reforma, Guatemala City
183 min walk • Avenida Reforma is a vibrant shopping district in the heart of Guatemala City, Guatemala. Known for its wide boulevards lined with an array of shops, boutiques, and commercial establishments, this bustling avenue is a destination for both locals and tourists seeking a...
7 miNE
14°35'53"N • 90°30'47"W
Zona Viva, Guatemala City
178 min walk • Shopping, Shopping district, Neighbourhood
6.4 miNE
Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
La Aurora Zoo, Guatemala City
163 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Guatemala City, the La Aurora Zoo stands as a verdant oasis amid the urban sprawl, offering a tranquil retreat for nature lovers and a thrilling adventure for families. This beloved zoological park, which spans over 17 acres, has been...
6.1 miNE
Museum, Natural history museum
Guatemalan National Natural History Museum, Guatemala City
157 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Guatemala City, the Guatemalan National Natural History Museum stands as a beacon of knowledge and conservation, dedicated to the rich biodiversity of Guatemala. The museum, which is a vital part of the country's cultural and scientific...
2.6 miSE
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San Miguel Petapa, Guatemala City
67 min walk • San Miguel Petapa also known as Petapa is a city and municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala, located south of Guatemala City. The city has a population of 129,124 according to the 2018 census.
6.2 miNE
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología, Guatemala City
158 min walk • The Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología is a national museum of Guatemala, dedicated to the conservation of archaeological and ethnological artifacts and research into Guatemala's history and cultural heritage. The museum is located in Guatemala City, at Finca La Aurora.
3.8 miS
Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Amatitlán, Amatitlán
98 min walk • Lake Amatitlán is a lake located within the Amatitlán caldera in south-central Guatemala, fairly close to Guatemala City. It lies in the central highlands, 1,186 m above sea level. Its maximum depth is 33 m and an average of 18 m.
6.2 miNE
Museum of Central American modern art
Museo Nacional de Arte Moderno "Carlos Mérida", Guatemala City
158 min walk • The Museo Nacional de Arte Moderno "Carlos Mérida" is a national museum of modern art in Guatemala City, named after Carlos Mérida.
6.5 miNE
Memorial, Shopping centre
Obelsik, Guatemala City
167 min walk • El Obelisco or Monumento a los Próceres de la Independencia is a monument in Guatemala City, Guatemala built in 1935 under dictator Jorge Ubico and designed by Rafael Pérez De León. It commemorates the independence of Central America. the 18-metre high, 221-ton stone structure...
4.3 miN
Church
Fraternidad Cristiana de Guatemala, Guatemala City
111 min walk • Fraternidad Cristiana de Guatemala is an evangelical megachurch, current pentecostal, in Mixco, Guatemala. The senior pastor of this community is Dr. Jorge H. Lopez. In 2016, the attendance was 20,000 people.
5.2 miSE
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Villa Canales, Guatemala City
134 min walk • Villa Canales is a city and municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala, situated 22 km south of the capital Guatemala City. As of the 2018 census, the city had a population of 124,680, making it the eleventh largest city in Guatemala.

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How to get to Villa Nueva by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa Nueva:

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Parque Central (8 min walk)
Plaza Villa Nueva (9 min walk)