San Martin Sacatepequez
Compact highland town in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala, set high in the mountains and formerly known as San Martín Chile Verde. The Laguna de Chicabal, a crater lake, lies a short distance to the south. The town's name combines a reference to its patron saint, Martín de Tours, with a Nahuatl word meaning "grass-covered hill." In 1902 the eruption of the Santa María volcano caused severe damage across much of western Guatemala, including this municipality.
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- Population3,658
- Nearest water from center 4.4 km2.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
San Martin Sacatepequez: quick answers
Where is San Martin Sacatepequez?
San Martin Sacatepequez is in Guatemala, about 123 km76 miles in a straight line from Guatemala City.
How do you get to San Martin Sacatepequez?
The nearest airport is Quezaltenango (AAZ), about 47 min away by road.
What's the weather like in San Martin Sacatepequez?
The warmest month is April, averaging 16°C61°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 15°C59°F. The wettest month is May, with about 544 mm21.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in San Martin Sacatepequez?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near San Martin Sacatepequez?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include San Juan La Laguna, Chichicastenango and Quetzaltenango.