Zunil
This highland town in Guatemala's Quetzaltenango department, Zunil sits on the bank of the Salamá River and is known for its volcanic thermal baths, including Fuentes Georginas and Almolonga. The population is entirely indigenous, with K'iche' the primary language alongside Spanish. The town lies a short distance from the city of Quetzaltenango, in mountain terrain well above sea level.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population14,118
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.2 km0.7 mi
Zunil: quick answers
Where is Zunil?
Zunil is in Guatemala, about 106 km66 miles in a straight line from Guatemala City.
How do you get to Zunil?
The nearest airport is Quezaltenango (AAZ), about 39 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Zunil?
The warmest month is May, averaging 15°C60°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 14°C57°F. The wettest month is May, with about 499 mm19.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Zunil?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Zunil?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include San Juan La Laguna, Chichicastenango and Quetzaltenango.