Zunil

Guatemala
Zunil, Guatemala
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This highland town in Guatemala's Quetzaltenango department, Zunil sits on the bank of the Salamá River and is known for its volcanic thermal baths, including Fuentes Georginas and Almolonga. The population is entirely indigenous, with K'iche' the primary language alongside Spanish. The town lies a short distance from the city of Quetzaltenango, in mountain terrain well above sea level.

  • Population14,118
  • Nearest water0.9 km
  • Nearest mountain1.2 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km1

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