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Visit Jutiapa

Jutiapa

The “Birthplace of the Sun” as Jutiapa is known, has many natural attractions which are a result of volcanic activity that the area had a long time ago. For that reason, it is known as one of the most volcanic departments in the country.

Jutiapa’s cultural wealthy is a result of the miscegenation, and it was the place where the xinca culture originated. This department also has beaches, although they are not visited as frequently as other beaches in the country, but in spite of this fact, they still constitute natural attractions of the region. Jutiapa is a place that has a lot to offer and with no doubt will be a discovery source for those visitors who like to adventure.

The most important volcanoes are seven and a half: Suchitan (2,043 meters of altitude), Chingo (1,775 meters), Moyuta (1,662 meters), Amayo (1,544 meters), Ixtepeque (1,292 meters), Las Viboras (1,070 meters), Culma (1,027 meters), El Tahual (1,716 meters), which is shared with the department of Jalapa. As you can see, these volcanoes do not reach the altitude of other volcanoes in the country, but because of their distribution is the reason for this department to be considered one of the most volcanic one.

On the other side, Jutiapa is also known for a large amount of water spreading its soil. In spite of the fact that water sources are not too large and they are considered lagoons and gaps, they are a part of a singular geography. The largest ones are Güija and Atescatempa. Among the ones of minor importance, we can mention El Comendador, El Obrajuelo, El Peñon, El Carrizo, La Bermeja, El Muchacho, El Tule, San Juan, Las Hojas, La Encantada, El Muerto, Cruz Roja, El Naranjal, and many, many others. Among important rivers we can mention Amayito, Salado, Tamasulapa, Ostua or Grande in Mita, Mongoy, Tusamates, Pulula, Chalchuapa, and Paz Rivers.

Places to visit in Jutiapa

Lake Güija
It is the largest of the eastern lakes. Its waters’ mirror is broken by an imaginary line which separates the Republics of Guatemala and El Salvador. All the environment surrounding the lake is hot and dry and for that reason the lake represents a fresh possibility to swim, take a bath, walk, fish or just for camping.

Lake Atescatempa
This Lake is the owner of a rare beauty. Also, it attracts many foreign and local visitors since those who like to climb can do it at the Las Viboras volcano that climbs sharply to the sky from their shores. Without any doubt, it is unnecessary to say that the landscape from its top is an extraordinary one.

Marine Beaches
The department of Jutiapa is not too much famous because of its beaches. In spite of this, it is an ironic fact since the sea in front of the seashore is one of the quietest. Among the most beautiful ones we can mention Barra del Jiote, El Limon, Barra de la Gabina, La Barrita, and Coyolera. The relative isolation of these beaches is one of the most attractive factors. If to all the above, you add the lightness of the sea, the extension of the shore coasts, and the softness of the sand, you will be exactly in a copy of paradise.

If there is any entry in the record books for salt water fishing, Guatemala’s Pacific Coast has it. Anglers enjoyed a recent 240 billfish catch, and that was in a single day. Guatemala also holds the record for the most billfish caught and released in one championship day, by one boat in one day, by one person in one day, and by one boat in a year. The near inshore waters of Jutiapa’s Pacific coast teem with maritime food as several currents meet jus offshore. Paddling turtles, breaching humpback whales and spinning dolphins join the lunch line and are an attraction even for the non-angler.

Anda Mira Cave – A Natural Spa
This place combines the existence of a cave, with a small spa built right in the entrance. The water is clear as few, since it originates in the cave itself. It is frequently visited by local and foreign visitors who wish to take a fresh bath, walk, adventure, or to explore the pleasant surrounding nature.

Exploring and studying caves can be as exciting and adventurous as any experience can get in nature. A weekend or even a single day in a cave can transport you to another world as remote as the ocean bottom or even the surface of another planet. For the Mayas, caves were the sacred entrance to the underworld. As a result of many porous limestone deposits, Guatemala is honeycombed with cave of every conceivable size, shape, length or depth. These caves can be visited by walking, swimming, boating or rappelling.

Local fairs
Jutiapa, November 13; Santa Catarina Mita, November 25; Agua Blanca, January 6; Asuncion Mita, August 15; Yupiltepeque, October 18; Atescatempa, November 3; Jerez, March 5; El Adelanto, March 19; Zapotitlan, February 18; Comapa, December 15; Jalpatagua, December 21; Conguaco, December 8; Moyuta, March 13; Pasaco, San Jose Acatempa, February 4; Quezada, November 28; El Progreso, February 11.

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