Jocotenango
Guatemala · Departamento de Sacatep�quezGT
Municipality in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
Jocotenango is a town and small municipality in the northeast section of Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez, and is situated north of Antigua Guatemala. It has seven zones, two villages, and one hamlet. According to the 2018 census, the municipality has a total population of 21,657 of which 1,680 are native population and the rest are non-indigenous; and approximately 19,280 live in an urban area, while the rest are rural dwellers.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 23,492
- Coordinates
- 14.578, -90.738
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Elevation
- 1540 m
Overview of Jocotenango
Jocotenango is the kind of low-key town you find in Departamento de Sacatep�quez, Guatemala. Around 23,492 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: culture, nature and wellness. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,540 metres.
Things to do in Jocotenango
Culture in Jocotenango
(3)Culture in Jocotenango covers Art Galleries, Fountains and Museums. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Jocotenango.
Nature in Jocotenango
(3)Nature lovers get National Parks, Nature Reserves and Wildlife. All of it is drawn from Jocotenango's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Jocotenango
(3)Jocotenango records Farms, Spa and Wellness under wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Jocotenango is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Jocotenango
(2)Nightlife in Jocotenango covers Music and Wine Bars. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Jocotenango.
Family in Jocotenango
(1)Under family, Jocotenango is tagged with Playgrounds. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Jocotenango.
Shopping in Jocotenango
(1)Shopping in Jocotenango covers Food. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Jocotenango.
Best time to visit Jocotenango
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Jocotenango is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Departamento de Sacatep�quez and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Guatemala.
Similar destinations
Places near Jocotenango that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jocotenango known for?
- Jocotenango, in Departamento de Sacatep�quez, Guatemala, is best known for culture, nature and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 23,492 residents.
- What can you do in Jocotenango?
- Recorded activities in Jocotenango include Art Galleries, Fountains, Museums, National Parks and Nature Reserves. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Jocotenango?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Jocotenango located?
- Jocotenango is located in Departamento de Sacatep�quez, Guatemala. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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