Iztapa
Guatemala · Departamento de EscuintlaGT
Place in Escuintla, Guatemala
Iztapa, or Puerto de Iztapa, is a municipality in the Escuintla department of Guatemala. It is located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by Michatoya and Maria Linda Rivers, and also by the Canal de Chiquimulilla. Its population is about 15,000 people.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 20,401
- Coordinates
- 13.933, -90.707
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Elevation
- 1 m
Overview of Iztapa
Travellers heading to Departamento de Escuintla, Guatemala will find Iztapa, a small town. It counts about 20,401 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on water sports, sports and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Iztapa
Water Sports in Iztapa
(7)For water sports, expect Bodyboard, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling, Surf and Swimming. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Iztapa.
Sports in Iztapa
(3)On the sports side, Iztapa offers Hunting, Skateboard and Slopes. Everything listed here comes from what Iztapa is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Iztapa
(2)Looking for adventure? Iztapa has Adventure and Parachute. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Iztapa.
Nature in Iztapa
(2)On the nature side, Iztapa offers Beaches and Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Iztapa is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Iztapa
(1)Looking for culture? Iztapa has Docks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Iztapa's own activity tags.
Wellness in Iztapa
(1)Iztapa's wellness entries include Therms. All of it is drawn from Iztapa's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Iztapa
(2)The other activities shortlist for Iztapa: Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Iztapa is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Iztapa
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like Iztapa are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Departamento de Escuintla. Time zone: America/Guatemala.
Similar destinations
Places near Iztapa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Iztapa known for?
- Iztapa, in Departamento de Escuintla, Guatemala, is best known for water sports, sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 20,401 residents.
- What can you do in Iztapa?
- Recorded activities in Iztapa include Bodyboard, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling, Surf and Swimming. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Iztapa?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Iztapa located?
- Iztapa is located in Departamento de Escuintla, Guatemala. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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