Río Seco
in Departamento de Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
14.850 and -91.517 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 14° 51' 0" and W -91° 31' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Quetzal - GTQ
Spoken languages:
Spanish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:44 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Guatemala
UTC/GMT offset: -6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:11 am and 5:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bantam Village
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Guatemala in Central America

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Guatemala.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Guatemala. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Río Seco

Río Seco in Departamento de Quetzaltenango is located in Guatemala about 69 mi (or 110 km) west of Guatemala City, the country's capital.

Local time in Río Seco is now 08:44 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Guatemala with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Río Seco. The closest airport in Guatemala is Quezaltenango Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Quetzaltenango, Olintepeque, Almolonga, La Esperanza and San Andres Xecul. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

19°C (65 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Latam Hotel Plaza Pradera Quetzaltenango

Address
1,3 mi
Avenida Las Américas 7-04, Zona 3
09001 Quetzaltenango
Guatemala

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Modelo

Address
0,9 mi
14 Avenida A 2-31 zona 1
09001 Quetzaltenango
Guatemala

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HOTEL ANNA INN

Address
1,5 mi
Km. 3.5 Carretera a Olintepeque
09001 Quetzaltenango
Guatemala

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Villa Real Plaza

Address
1,0 mi
4ta. Calle 12-22, Zona 1
Quetzaltenango
Guatemala

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Kasa Kamelot

Address
1,1 mi
9A Avenida #6-22, Zona 1
09001 Quetzaltenango
Guatemala

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

MINISTERIO DEI VERBUM EN QUETZALTENANGO.avi

Published: September 04, 2012
Length: 28:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marisela Velásquez de Coyoy

PROMOCIONAL.


Quetzaltenango - Street Market (near Parque Benito Juarez, Iglesia San Nicholas)

Published: January 13, 2015
Length: 01:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Habla Vous


Tercer Cielo - Entre tu y yo ( en Xela )

Published: October 30, 2010
Length: 05:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Marvin Alvarado

http://marvinrax.blogspot.com/ Tercer Cielo en concierto realizado el 29/10/10 en el Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango. Lamentablemente el audio del vídeo no es bueno pero el concierto...


Tercer Cielo - Locos por Jesus ( en Xela )

Published: October 31, 2010
Length: 04:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marvin Alvarado

http://marvinrax.blogspot.com/ Tercer Cielo en concierto realizado el 29/10/10 en el Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango. Lamentablemente el audio del vídeo no es bueno pero el concierto...


Como llenar el formulario ExTex para exportar textiles de Guatemala

Published: April 30, 2014
Length: 12:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gustavo Recinos

Breve explicación de la forma para llenar el formulario de exportación de textiles, de Guatemala a cualquier otro país. Para mayor información comuníquese con su agencia de agexport mas...


El Ferrocarril de Los Altos - 1929-1930

Published: December 05, 2013
Length: 33:36 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Fernando Cabarrús

Vídeo en el que se muestran algunas etapas de la construcción del Ferrocarril de Los Altos, su inauguración y funcionamiento posterior.


Tercer Cielo - Si no estas junto a mi ( en Xela )

Published: October 31, 2010
Length: 23:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marvin Alvarado

http://marvinrax.blogspot.com/ Tercer Cielo en concierto realizado el 29/10/10 en el Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango. Lamentablemente el audio del vídeo no es bueno pero el concierto...


Miriam, Spanish teacher at Celas Maya

Published: March 13, 2012
Length: 03:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Celas Maya

Background: Centro Histórico of Quetzaltenango City.


Espiritismo en Guatemala_Quetzaltenango_2009.mp4

Published: September 20, 2010
Length: 35:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Edgar Abella

Al iniciar el video se observa una panoramica de los hermanos de Juchanep, Totonicapan, que asistieron a la conferencia. Posteriormente se muestra la platica que se llevo a cabo en Quetzaltenango.


Ciudad de la Imaginación

Published: January 23, 2014
Length: 01:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ciudad Imaginacion


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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.
Wikipedia Article
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.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in Guatemala, Quetzaltenango