Santa María de Jesús in Departamento de Sacatepéquez
Destination Guide Guatemala

Sacatepéquez Department

Sacatepéquez is one of the 22 departments of Guatemala. Population estimate 265,500 in 2000. The name comes from Sacatepéquez, a city from November 21, 1542 until July 29, 1773 when it was destroyed by the Santa Marta earthquake. Sacatepéquez means grasshill in the Pipil Maya dialect. The capital of Sacatepéquez is Antigua Guatemala. Other important cities include Ciudad Vieja.

Located at 14.5567, -90.7339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Sacatepéquez Department, Departments of Guatemala

San Antonio Aguas Calientes

San Antonio Aguas Calientes is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez. This town is known for its weavers. Mayan women in the area use a backstrap loom to weave traditional patterns. There is a two story market on the square that sells weavings and other crafts. Several of the women have their looms set up and will demonstrate their skills. There are a couple other stores outside of town that also sell weavings.

Located at 14.5333, -90.7667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Municipalities of the Sacatepéquez Department, Populated places in Guatemala

San Juan del Obispo

San Juan del Obispo is a small village (pueblo) in Guatemala. It is located in the department of Sacatepéquez, close to the departmental capital Antigua Guatemala. The village is famous for holding one of the first Catholic churches in Guatemala; the first bishop of Guatemala resided in San Juan del Obispo (hence the name).

Located at 14.5333, -90.7167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in Guatemala, Sacatepéquez Department, Roman Catholic Church in Guatemala

San Francisco Church (Antigua Guatemala)

San Francisco el Grande is a church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala and one of the most frequented sanctuaries by the local population because of the shrine of Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur (Santo Hermano Pedro).

Located at 14.5539, -90.7294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala, Christian monasteries in Guatemala, 1540 establishments, Religious buildings completed in 1702

Antigua Guatemala Cathedral

Saint Joseph Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de San José) is a Roman Catholic church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. The original church was built around 1541, but suffered several earthquakes throughout its history, and the first church building was demolished in 1669. The cathedral was rebuilt and consecrated in 1680. By 1743 the cathedral was one of the largest in Central America.

Located at 14.5567, -90.7329 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Roman Catholic cathedrals in Guatemala, Churches in Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala, 1541 establishments, Buildings and structures completed in 1680

Church and Convent of Capuchins

The Church and Convent of Capuchinas is a notable convent and church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is one of the finest examples of an 18th century convent in Guatemala. It was consecrated in 1736 but like the rest of the city suffered damage during the 1751 and 1773 earthquakes respectively.

Located at 14.5597, -90.7314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Convents in Guatemala, Churches in Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala, Religious buildings completed in 1736, 18th-century church buildings