Tecpan Guatemala
Founded in 1524 on the site of Iximché — the former Kaqchikel capital and Guatemala's first colonial capital — Tecpán Guatemala sits in the Central Highlands of Chimaltenango, with the Iximché archaeological site still accessible from town. Its Nahuatl name translates roughly as "royal house" or "mansion of the gods." The town lies along the Inter-American Highway, making it a practical base for exploring the wider highland region, which is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population34,519
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.0 km2.5 mi
Tecpan Guatemala: quick answers
Where is Tecpan Guatemala?
Tecpan Guatemala is in Guatemala, about 53 km33 miles in a straight line from Guatemala City.
How do you get to Tecpan Guatemala?
The nearest airport is Guatemala City (GUA), about 1 hr 55 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Tecpan Guatemala?
The warmest month is April, averaging 16°C61°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 14°C57°F. The wettest month is June, with about 311 mm12.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Tecpan Guatemala?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 restaurants and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Tecpan Guatemala?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Jocotenango, San Juan La Laguna and Chichicastenango.