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Quetzaltenango

Quetzaltenango, also commonly known by its indigenous name, Xelajú, or more commonly, Xela [ˈʃela ˈʃela], is the second largest city of Guatemala. It is both the capital of Quetzaltenango Department and the municipal seat of Quetzaltenango municipality. It has an estimated population of 224,703. The population is about 61% indigenous or Amerindian, 34% Mestizo or ladino and 5% European.

Located at 14.8333, -91.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Municipalities of the Quetzaltenango Department, Populated places in Guatemala, Quetzaltenango

Estadio Mario Camposeco

The Estadio Mario Camposeco is a football stadium located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. It is the home of one of the most traditional clubs in Guatemala, Xelajú MC (Los Chivos). It has a capacity of 11,000. The stadium opened on 25 August 1950 as a venue dedicated to students, with the name Estadio Escolar.

Located at 14.8419, -91.5172 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Guatemala

Almolonga, Quetzaltenango

Almolonga is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango Department of Guatemala, located on a road between Quetzaltenango city and Zunil. The majority of its population is indigenous, speaking the K'iche' (Quiché) language The village is known as the "Vegetable Basket of the Americas" (la Hortaliza de América) due to an intense cultivation of vegetables in its vicinity. It also has tourist attractions like termal baths or Paradise Valley; it attracts about 120 tourists a year. http://www.

Located at 14.8122, -91.4944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Municipalities of the Quetzaltenango Department, Populated places in Guatemala

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 14.8833, -91.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Municipalities of the Quetzaltenango Department, Populated places in Guatemala

Hospital Nacional San Juan de Dios

The Hospital Nacional San Juan de Dios is one of the most important public hospitals in Guatemala. It is located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala's second largest city. On July 25, 2000 it hit the news when an outbreak of meningitis killed 15 newborn babies and left three others seriously ill.

Located at 14.8572, -91.54 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Hospitals in Guatemala, Quetzaltenango

Chapel of San Jacinto

The Chapel of San Jacinto (Spanish: Capilla de San Jacinto) 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.

Located at 14.8814, -91.4594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Churches in Guatemala, 16th-century Roman Catholic church buildings