Mixco
Guatemala's second-largest city, Mixco borders the capital to the west, separated from it by a series of canyons crossed by multiple bridges. Its origins are colonial — Dominican friars established a mission here before the parish transferred to secular clergy in 1754 — and several historic churches remain in the centre. The urban district of Ciudad San Cristóbal sits within its boundaries, and the wider metropolitan region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population465,773
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.9 km1.8 mi
Mixco: quick answers
Where is Mixco?
Mixco is in Guatemala, about 10 km6.3 miles in a straight line from Guatemala City.
How do you get to Mixco?
The nearest airport is Guatemala City (GUA), about 36 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Mixco?
The warmest month is April, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 17°C63°F. The wettest month is June, with about 259 mm10.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Mixco?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 restaurants and 25 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Mixco?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Jocotenango, Ciudad Vieja and Chimaltenango.