Villa Nueva
Guatemala · Departamento de GuatemalaGT
City in Guatemala, Guatemala
Villa Nueva is a city in the Guatemala department of Guatemala. The city centre of Villa Nueva at Villa Nueva Central Park is located 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Guatemala City. The city has a population of 618,397, making it the second largest in Guatemala Department, after Guatemala City. It was founded on 17 April 1763, long before Guatemala declared its independence from the Spanish Empire. The local economy largely depends on industry, with the municipality having some 100 factories that produce such products as textiles, metallurgical goods, and plastics. The area's agricultural products include rice, dairy, fruits, and vegetables.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 450,250
- Coordinates
- 14.525, -90.585
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Elevation
- 1330 m
Overview of Villa Nueva
Part of Departamento de Guatemala, Guatemala, Villa Nueva is a large city. With 450,250 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. It sits at about 1,330 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for nature, sports and adventure. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Villa Nueva
Nature in Villa Nueva
(5)Nature in Villa Nueva covers Geological Formations, Natural Places, Nature, Parks and Rivers. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Villa Nueva.
Sports in Villa Nueva
(3)For sports, expect Golf, Running and Trail Running. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Villa Nueva.
Adventure in Villa Nueva
(2)On the adventure side, Villa Nueva offers Climbing and Off Road Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Villa Nueva is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Villa Nueva
(2)Villa Nueva records Casinos and Nightlife under nightlife. Everything listed here comes from what Villa Nueva is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Villa Nueva
(2)Under wellness, Villa Nueva is tagged with Spa and Wellness. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Villa Nueva.
Best time to visit Villa Nueva
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Getting to Villa Nueva rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is America/Guatemala.
Similar destinations
Places near Villa Nueva that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Villa Nueva known for?
- Villa Nueva is mainly a destination for nature, sports and adventure, set in Departamento de Guatemala, Guatemala with around 450,250 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Villa Nueva?
- You can plan around Geological Formations, Natural Places, Nature, Parks and Rivers in Villa Nueva. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Villa Nueva?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Villa Nueva located?
- Administratively, Villa Nueva sits in Departamento de Guatemala, Guatemala — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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