Xetuj
Xetuj is a locality in Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala and has an elevation of 2,474 metres. Xetuj is situated nearby to the locality Chicavioc, as well as near Llano del Pinal.Places of Interest
Highlights include Almolonga and Santa María.
Almolonga
Volcano
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The Almolonga 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 Guatemala.
Santa María
Volcano
Photo: Worldtraveller, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Santa María Volcano is a large active volcano in the western highlands of Guatemala, in the Quetzaltenango Department near the city of Quetzaltenango. It is part of the mountain range of the Sierra Madre. Santa María is situated 3½ km southwest of Xetuj.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Zunil and Almolonga.
Zunil
Photo: Adam Jones, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Zunil is a town and municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala with a surface area of 80 square kilometres. The town of Zunil is located 9 kilometres from the city of Quetzaltenango, on the bank of the Salamá River.
Almolonga
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Almolonga is a city in Guatemala on the road between Ciudad de Quetzaltenango and Zunil. It provides medicinal sulfur baths, an up-close look at every day agro-business, and a taste of Guatemalan culture.
Quetzaltenango
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Quetzaltenango, also known as Xela or Xelaju, is the second largest city in Guatemala. There are a number of attractions in town, and it's also a good base for exploring Guatemala's Western Highlands.
Xetuj
- Type: Locality
- Location: Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala, Central America, North America
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Latitude
14.78452° or 14° 47′ 4″ northLongitude
-91.53204° or 91° 31′ 55″ westElevation
2,474 metres (8,117 feet)Open location code
766CQFM9+R5GeoNames ID
12018475
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In Other Languages
“Xetuj” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Xetuj”
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