Candelaria Xecac

Candelaria Xecac is a hamlet in , and has about 490 residents and an elevation of 2,432 metres. Candelaria Xecac is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Almolonga.

Volcano
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The volcano, also called "Cerro Quemado" or "La Muela" due to its distinct shape, is an andesitic stratovolcano in the south-western department of Quetzaltenango in .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Almolonga and Quetzaltenango.

Photo: Zigomar, CC BY-SA 2.5.
is a city in on the road between Ciudad de and . It provides medicinal sulfur baths, an up-close look at every day agro-business, and a taste of Guatemalan culture.

Photo: Chrishonduras, CC BY-SA 3.0.
, also known as Xela or Xelaju, is the second largest city in . There are a number of attractions in town, and it's also a good base for exploring Guatemala's Western Highlands.

Photo: Adam Jones, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a town and municipality in the of with a surface area of 80 square kilometres. The town of is located 9 kilometres from the city of Quetzaltenango, on the bank of the .

Candelaria Xecac

Latitude
14.80201° or 14° 48′ 7″ north
Longitude
-91.53524° or 91° 32′ 7″ west
Population
490
Elevation
2,432 metres (7,979 feet)
Open location code
766CRF27+RW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 12033827069
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
12018426
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In Other Languages

“Candelaria Xecac” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mirador Valle del Palajunoj and Mirador Posterior Cerro Candelaria.

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