San Miguel Petapa
About 150 thousand people.
San Miguel Petapa is a friendly town just south of Guatemala City, close to Lake Amatitlan. Its name comes from an old Maya word meaning a place by the water.
You can enjoy the lakeside views, visit the old colonial church in the center, and join in cheerful town festivals.
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Old town
The town center has a peaceful colonial church and a small square where neighbors chat under shady trees.
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Nature
Being close to Lake Amatitlan means easy trips to the water, hills, and views of the nearby Pacaya volcano.