El Tambor

El Tambor is a hamlet in , and has about 287 residents and an elevation of 1,957 metres. El Tambor is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the hamlet .

Places of Interest

Highlights include iglesia de La Merced and Monasterio de Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala.

Church
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The Church and Convent of La Merced is a Catholic church located in the city of in . The architect Juan de Dios Estrada was in charge of its construction from 1749. The church was dedicated in 1767. is situated 4 km southwest of El Tambor.

Hotel
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Santo Domingo Church and Monastery is a ruined monastery in , Guatemala. Its history can be traced back to 1538 when the Dominicans arrived in Guatemala. is situated 4 km southwest of El Tambor.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Antigua Guatemala and Santiago Sacatepéquez.

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La is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is perhaps 's most popular tourist destination. It was the colonial Spanish capital of Central America.

Town
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is a town, with a population of 24,100, and a municipality in the department of . It is well known for a kite festival held here annually on November 1. is situated 6 km northeast of El Tambor.

Town
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is a town, with a population of 20,723, and a municipality in the department of . is situated 7 km east of El Tambor.

El Tambor

Latitude
14.58983° or 14° 35′ 23″ north
Longitude
-90.71271° or 90° 42′ 46″ west
Population
287
Elevation
1,957 metres (6,421 feet)
Open location code
766FH7QP+WW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 13440335376
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
12038655
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