Zacapa
Zacapa, a departmental capital in eastern Guatemala, is locally known for handmade cigars, cheese, and a traditional cheese-flavored cake. The town sits along the Río Grande de Zacapa, with mountains close by, and a railway line to Puerto Barrios — inaugurated in November 1896 — once opened the region to wider commerce. A UNESCO World Heritage site lies within the broader region.
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- Population60,424
- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.2 km2.0 mi
Zacapa: quick answers
Where is Zacapa?
Zacapa is in Guatemala, about 112 km70 miles in a straight line from Guatemala City.
How do you get to Zacapa?
The nearest airport is Chiquimula (CIQ), about 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Zacapa?
The warmest month is April, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 21°C70°F. The wettest month is June, with about 274 mm10.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Zacapa?
OpenStreetMap lists 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Zacapa?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Chiquimula, Jocotan and Quezaltepeque.