El Paraíso

El Paraíso is a neighborhood in , and has about 194 residents and an elevation of 1,988 metres. El Paraíso is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the neighborhood .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Iglesia de San Francisco and iglesia de La Merced.

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San Francisco el Grande is a church in , and one of the sanctuaries most frequented by the local population because of the shrine of Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur.

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 3 km north of El Paraíso.

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 3 km northeast of El Paraíso.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Antigua Guatemala and Santa María de Jesús.

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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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Santa Maria de Jesus is a town with a population of 21,795, and a municipality in the department of Sacatepéquez about 10 km from the city of . is situated 6 km southeast of El Paraíso.

Town
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is a town and municipality in the department of . According to the 2018 census, the town has a population of 23,358. The municipality consists of four wards and is situated on the road. is situated 9 km southwest of El Paraíso.

El Paraíso

Latitude
14.53481° or 14° 32′ 5″ north
Longitude
-90.74122° or 90° 44′ 28″ west
Population
194
Elevation
1,988 metres (6,522 feet)
Open location code
766FG7M5+WG
Open­Street­Map ID
node 13440414541
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Geo­Names ID
12038666
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