Salcaj�
Guatemala · Departamento de QuetzaltenangoGT
Roman Catholic chapel in Salcajá, Guatemala
The Chapel of San Jacinto, formal name Ermita La Conquistadora de la Inmaculada Concepción, is a Roman Catholic chapel located in the town of Salcajá, Guatemala. It is said to have been founded by the Franciscans in 1524, the same year the Maya K'iche' kingdom was conquered by the Spanish conquistadores, and is claimed to be the first church built in Central America. Although there is no historical evidence to support that claim, the chapel can be considered a fine example of early Spanish colonial architecture.
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- 14.880, -91.457
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Elevation
- 2359 m
Overview of Salcaj�
Salcaj� — a destination in Departamento de Quetzaltenango, Guatemala — is worth a place on your map. What stands out most: sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 2,359 metres.
Things to do in Salcaj�
Sports in Salcaj�
(1)Salcaj� records Horse Trails under sports. All of it is drawn from Salcaj�'s recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Salcaj� is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Departamento de Quetzaltenango and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Guatemala.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Salcaj� known for?
- Salcaj�, in Departamento de Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, is best known for sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Salcaj�?
- Recorded activities in Salcaj� include Horse Trails. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Salcaj� located?
- Salcaj� 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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