Colonia San José La Chacara

Colonia San José La Chacara is a neighborhood in Guatemala City, Guatemala Department. Colonia San José La Chacara is situated nearby to the neighborhood Colonia Saravia, as well as near Aldea Las Vacas.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores and Guatemala City Railway Museum.

Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores

Stadium

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The Doroteo Guamuch Flores Stadium is a multi-use national stadium in Guatemala City, the largest venue in Guatemala. It was built in 1948, to host the Central American and Caribbean Games in 1950, and was renamed after long-distance runner Doroteo Guamuch Flores, winner of the 1952 Boston Marathon.

Guatemala City Railway Museum

Museum

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The Guatemala City Railway Museum, officially Museo del Ferrocarril FEGUA, is located in the main railway station in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The museum has a collection of steam and diesel locomotives, passenger carriages and other rolling stock and items connected with the railway.