Olintepeque
Guatemala · Departamento de QuetzaltenangoGT
Municipality and town in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Olintepeque is a town, with a population of 31,545, and a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala, not far from the city of Quetzaltenango. It is located on the Xekik'el River.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 39,383
- Coordinates
- 14.886, -91.515
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Elevation
- 2350 m
Overview of Olintepeque
Set in Departamento de Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, Olintepeque is a compact town. It counts about 39,383 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are culture and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 2,350 metres.
Things to do in Olintepeque
Culture in Olintepeque
(1)Under culture, Olintepeque is tagged with Religious Sites. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Olintepeque.
Nature in Olintepeque
(1)On the nature side, Olintepeque offers Caves. All of it is drawn from Olintepeque's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Olintepeque is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Departamento de Quetzaltenango and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Guatemala.
Similar destinations
Places near Olintepeque that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Olintepeque known for?
- Olintepeque, in Departamento de Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, is best known for culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 39,383 residents.
- What can you do in Olintepeque?
- Recorded activities in Olintepeque include Religious Sites and Caves. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Olintepeque located?
- Olintepeque is located in Departamento de Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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