Esquipulas & surroundings/Esquipulas y alrededores

If you travel from the capital city of Guatemala, take the Atlantic route (CA-9 road) to Puerto Barrios or take the CA-1 Interamerican highway. Cross to the CA-10 road, which goes to Chiquimula until you reach kilometer 225.

Photo by Karen Ayala ©

 

Start exploring

The city of Esquipulas is especially characterized by the number of Catholic pilgrims who visit the Basilica. This temple of Esquipulas, home of the image of the Miraculous Lord of Esquipulas (Black Christ), image that is venerated by millions of Central American devotees and southern Mexico.

The patronal feast of this city is January 15 and due to its importance as a tourist and religious center, the population is mostly dedicated to trade and lodging and food services for visitors.

Location

Enjoy this journey with us...

Starred

  • Esquipulas Basilica
  • Market
  • Sunflower farm
  • viewpoint

Information

Region: Oriental
Location: Chiquimula, Chiquimula, ESQUIPULAS,Cabecera municipal
Geography:
  • Altitude (Above sea level): 950 mts.
  • Vegetation: Forest
Distance to capital city: 225 Kms. / 140 M.
Indications: If you travel from the capital city of Guatemala, take the Atlantic route (CA-9 road) to Puerto Barrios or take the CA-1 Interamerican highway. Cross to the CA-10 road, which goes to Chiquimula until you reach kilometer 225.
Type of road: Paved/Tarmacked road


Weather

Today

Temperature
broken clouds
89.6 °F 32.00 °C
Pressure 1009 hPa
Humidity 43 %
Wind speed 0 mph - Setting
Wind direction 0 -
Precipitation no

Tomorrow

Fri 04-04 12:00 hrs.
few clouds
79.66 °F 26.48 °C

Next days

Sat 04-05 12:00 hrs.
clear sky
79.21 °F 26.23 °C
Sun 04-06 12:00 hrs.
clear sky
77.99 °F 25.55 °C
Mon 04-07 12:00 hrs.
light rain
70.81 °F 21.56 °C
Tue 04-08 12:00 hrs.
light rain
70.27 °F 21.26 °C
Weather data from OpenWeatherMap.org






Visit these interesting places

Esquipulas Basilica

Esquipulas Basilica


More info...
Las Flores coffee farm

Las Flores coffee farm


More info...
Sunflower farm

Sunflower farm


More info...
Market

Market


More info...