Retalhuleu
A city in south-western Guatemala's Pacific Lowlands, Retalhuleu — locally nicknamed "Reu" — is known for its historic churches in the centre and a lively commercial scene. Each December, the city hosts a patronal festival honouring the Virgen de la Concepción, featuring religious events, cattle exhibitions, bullfights, and equestrian competitions. The surrounding region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites, and mountains are visible from the city.
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- Population90,505
- Nearest water from center 3.8 km2.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 25 km15 mi
Retalhuleu: quick answers
Where is Retalhuleu?
Retalhuleu is in Guatemala, about 126 km78 miles in a straight line from Guatemala City.
How do you get to Retalhuleu?
The nearest airport is Retalhuleu (RER), about 10 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Retalhuleu?
The warmest month is April, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is October, at 25°C76°F. The wettest month is September, with about 492 mm19.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Retalhuleu?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 7 restaurants and 39 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Retalhuleu?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include San Juan La Laguna, Quetzaltenango and Santiago Atitlan.