Mixco
Guatemala · Departamento de GuatemalaGT
Municipality in Guatemala, Guatemala
Mixco is a city and municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala. It is next to the main Guatemala City municipality and has become part of the Guatemala City Metropolitan Area. Most of Mixco is separated from the City by canyons, for which a multitude of bridges have been created. It is the second largest city in Guatemala after Guatemala City, with a population of 465,773. Ciudad San Cristóbal is located within Mixco.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 384,428
- Coordinates
- 14.631, -90.607
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Elevation
- 1650 m
Overview of Mixco
Located in Departamento de Guatemala, Guatemala, Mixco is best described as a sizeable city. Population figures land around 384,428. It sits at about 1,650 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect culture, nightlife and sports to fill most of your time. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Mixco
Culture in Mixco
(4)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Art Galleries, Mosques and Museums. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mixco. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Mixco
(4)The nightlife shortlist for Mixco: Bars, Casinos, Clubs and Disco. All of it is drawn from Mixco's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Mixco
(4)Looking for sports? Mixco has Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running and Trail Running. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Mixco's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Mixco
(4)Mixco's water sports entries include Diving, Rafting, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mixco. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Mixco
(3)For nature, expect Rivers, Valleys and Walkways. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Mixco's own activity tags.
Adventure in Mixco
(2)Adventure lovers get Shooting Ranges and Treasure Hunts. All of it is drawn from Mixco's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Mixco
(2)Mixco's family entries include Aquariums and Playgrounds. Everything listed here comes from what Mixco is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in Mixco
(1)Our data lists Turkish Baths as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Mixco's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Mixco
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Mixco is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is America/Guatemala.
Similar destinations
Places near Mixco that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mixco known for?
- Mixco is mainly a destination for culture, nightlife and sports, set in Departamento de Guatemala, Guatemala with around 384,428 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Mixco?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Art Galleries, Mosques, Museums and Bars in Mixco. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Mixco?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Mixco located?
- Administratively, Mixco sits in Departamento de Guatemala, Guatemala — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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