San Andres Xecul
San Andrés Xecul's colonial Catholic church is the town's main draw, a vivid landmark in the Totonicapán department of Guatemala's northwestern highlands. The town has a layered history: in 1820, its residents joined an indigenous uprising against colonial taxation led by Atanasio Tzul, and after Central American independence it passed through several jurisdictions before settling into Totonicapán department in 1872. Mountains are close by, and the wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population15,074
- Nearest water from center 2.9 km1.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.3 km3.9 mi
San Andres Xecul: quick answers
Where is San Andres Xecul?
San Andres Xecul is in Guatemala, about 108 km67 miles in a straight line from Guatemala City.
How do you get to San Andres Xecul?
The nearest airport is Quezaltenango (AAZ), about 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in San Andres Xecul?
The warmest month is April, averaging 15°C59°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C55°F. The wettest month is June, with about 393 mm15.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in San Andres Xecul?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near San Andres Xecul?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include San Juan La Laguna, Chichicastenango and Quetzaltenango.