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Momostenango Destination Guide
Delve into Momostenango in Guatemala
Momostenango in the region of Totonicapán with its 31,739 residents is located in Guatemala - some 66 mi or ( 106 km ) North-West of New Guatemala , the country's capital .
Local time in Momostenango is now 09:02 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guatemala " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Chetumal, Belmopan, Belize City, San Salvador, and Santa Tecla. While being here, you might want to check out Chetumal . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Momostenango ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Opening Dance
The Dance of the Conquest dramatizes the Spanish conquest of western Guatemala in 1524, climaxing with the symbolic duel between conquistador Pedro de Alvarado and Maya K'iche' defender Tekum. It is p ..
Esquipulas
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Ruines de Iximche
A visit to the Ruins at Iximche, Guatemala. They are located near Tecpan. ..
Origin_Specialty Coffee In The Guatemala Highlands
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Interesting facts about this location
San Carlos Sija
San Carlos Sija is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala.
Located at 14.98 -91.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Salcajá
Salcajá is a municipality in Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala. Salcajá is best known for the Church of San Jacinto, founded in 1524, which was the first church built in Central America. It is also known as La Conquistadora("The Conqueror") presumably because of the time period and its religious influence on the indigenous population. After 432 years and several earthquakes, the building still is in relatively good condition.
Located at 14.88 -91.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
San Francisco La Unión
San Francisco La Unión is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala, known for its large market. it has five cantones first the Centro,Pala, Paxan, xeaj chuistancia, and tzanjuyup and also they celebrete the 4 de Octubre in honor to San Francisco de ASIS where, they have parade from all the schools that they are in.
Located at 14.92 -91.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Olintepeque
Olintepeque is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala. It is located on the Xequijel (or Xequizel) River. Olintepeque is known for being the place where the legendary K'iche' king Tecún Umán died in single combat with the Spanish conquistador, Pedro de Alvarado on February 18, 1524. The river Xequijel ("where the blood spread") takes its name from the famous battle. The inhabitants of Olintepeque speak primarily Spanish and K'iche'.
Located at 14.88 -91.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Malacatancito
Malacatancito is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango.
Located at 15.22 -91.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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