Alotenango
Guatemala · Departamento de Sacatep�quezGT
Municipality and town in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
Alotenango is a town and municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez. According to the 2018 census, the town has a population of 23,358. The municipality consists of four wards and is situated on the Escuintla road. Located in a valley, Alotenango is a Ladino coffee center, since the times of general Justo Rufino Barrios liberal regime (1873–1885).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 28,129
- Coordinates
- 14.486, -90.804
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Elevation
- 1376 m
Overview of Alotenango
Alotenango sits in Departamento de Sacatep�quez, Guatemala and reads as a low-key town. With 28,129 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. The altitude here is around 1,376 m. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Expect sports, nature and adventure to fill most of your time. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates.
Things to do in Alotenango
Sports in Alotenango
(6)Sports in Alotenango covers Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running and Trail Running. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. This reflects only what is documented for Alotenango.
Nature in Alotenango
(4)Under nature, Alotenango is tagged with Geological Formations, Natural Places, Nature and Volcanoes. Each one is worth building half a day around. This reflects only what is documented for Alotenango.
Adventure in Alotenango
(3)Alotenango records Adventure, Adventure Parks and Off Road Trails under adventure. It is a direct read of Alotenango's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Alotenango
(1)Alotenango records Water Sports under water sports. All of it is drawn from Alotenango's recorded activities. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in Alotenango
(1)Under wellness, Alotenango is tagged with Wellness. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Alotenango.
Best time to visit Alotenango
For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Getting to Alotenango usually means a connection from Departamento de Sacatep�quez and your own wheels for the rest. Alotenango runs on America/Guatemala time.
Similar destinations
Places near Alotenango that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alotenango known for?
- In Departamento de Sacatep�quez, Guatemala, Alotenango stands out for sports, nature and adventure. That mix defines the typical visit to this 28,129-strong destination.
- What can you do in Alotenango?
- Options in Alotenango run to Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running and Trail Running — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Alotenango?
- For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Alotenango located?
- You will find Alotenango in Departamento de Sacatep�quez, Guatemala. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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