Chimaltenango
Highland city in Guatemala's Central Highlands, Chimaltenango sits at elevation in mountain terrain on the Pan-American Highway, within reach of Guatemala City. Its Nahuatl name translates as "wall of shields," and the city has a colonial history shaped by Dominican friars until 1754. Local production of textiles and pottery continues today, and the wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites. The patron saint festival in honor of Santa Ana is celebrated each July.
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- Population96,985
- Nearest water from center 2.3 km1.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.9 km3.0 mi
Chimaltenango: quick answers
Where is Chimaltenango?
Chimaltenango is in Guatemala, about 33 km21 miles in a straight line from Guatemala City.
How do you get to Chimaltenango?
The nearest airport is Guatemala City (GUA), about 1 hr 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chimaltenango?
The warmest month is April, averaging 19°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 16°C60°F. The wettest month is June, with about 267 mm10.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chimaltenango?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 20 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Chimaltenango?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Jocotenango, San Juan La Laguna and Chichicastenango.