Tzanchaj

Tzanchaj is a hamlet in , and has an elevation of 1,584 metres. Tzanchaj is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the hamlet .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santiago Atitlán and San Pedro la Laguna.

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is a city in on near . It's famous as the largest indigenous population of Tz'utujil Mayans. It's much less touristy than Pana or San Pedro, and a good place to see local people going about their normal lives.

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is in . It is a fairly laid-back small town across from . A major mochilero hub. Great food, small and walkable, and safe.

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La Laguna is a town on . In the past, it may not have had nearly as many tourists as other towns around the lake, but this seems to have changed. Yet, it's still considered the better option by many before San Pedro and San Marcos.

Tzanchaj

Latitude
14.61587° or 14° 36′ 57″ north
Longitude
-91.24303° or 91° 14′ 35″ west
Elevation
1,584 metres (5,197 feet)
Open location code
766CJQ84+8Q
Open­Street­Map ID
node 12102684547
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
3588123
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