Chisec
in Departamento de Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
15.817 and -90.283 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 15° 49' 0" and W -90° 16' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Quetzal - GTQ
Spoken languages:
Spanish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:56 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Guatemala
UTC/GMT offset: -6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:38 am and 6:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bantam Village
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Guatemala in Central America

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Guatemala.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Guatemala. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Delve into Chisec

Chisec in Departamento de Alta Verapaz with it's 17,018 habitants is located in Guatemala about 83 mi (or 133 km) north of Guatemala City, the country's capital town.

Current time in Chisec is now 06:56 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Guatemala with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Chisec, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Guatemala is Rubelsanto Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Guatemala is Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua in a distance of 96 mi (or 154 km), South-East.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Raxruha, San Pedro Carcha, Coban, San Juan Chamelco and Fray Bartolome de Las Casas. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 35°C / 95 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Evening Temperature 37°C / 99 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 76 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 38%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

36°C (97 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

39°C (101 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

37°C (98 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Guatemala: Chisec, Marzo 2013

Published: March 09, 2013
Length: 57:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gionata Partireper Nencini

http://www.partireper.it/ Partire per.... | Un Viaggio nel mondo in moto Questo video è stato realizzato con SPORTCAMERA: http://www.partireper.it/categoria-prodotto/sportcamera/ Ordina...


Guatemala: Chisec, Marzo 2013

Published: March 08, 2013
Length: 25:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gionata Partireper Nencini

http://www.partireper.it/ Partire per.... | Un Viaggio nel mondo in moto Questo video è stato realizzato con SPORTCAMERA: http://www.partireper.it/categoria-prodotto/sportcamera/ Ordina...


Guatemala Prayer Team

Published: April 13, 2008
Length: 25:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Malinda Brown

Slides and videos from a recent prayer team to Chisec, Guatemala.


SALUDOS Y EXPRESIONES EN KEKCHI RESUMIDO

Published: October 30, 2013
Length: 08:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hector rene pivaral diaz

palabras en kekchi para saludar y pedir ayuda.


Ecotourism in Guatemala PUERTA AL MUNDO MAYA

Published: May 05, 2010
Length: 23:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Camilo Sarti

It´s a new combination of unique ecotourism destinations located in Northern Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, near Cobán. The main trait of these destinations is that they are managed by local communitie...


Cuevas de Candelaria, Alta Verapaz-Guatemala-2012

Published: February 23, 2013
Length: 25:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pedro Pedro de Guatemala

Como definir "Candelaria", si no es por los juegos del agua cristalina y de los rayos de luz que se filtran a través de la verde frondosidad del bosque tropical circundante, para dividirse...


punta de palma 2014

Published: April 21, 2014
Length: 15:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wagner Ramirez

punta - palma 2014...


Need for Speed Most Wanted | Real life Launch Trailer Guatemala street racing

Published: April 29, 2013
Length: 05:53 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: David Gutierrez

Si n isiquiera tenes carro.. y sos un shumaso cholero de mente cerrada que ni entiende bien el ingles.. te agradesco que te abstengas de comentar. Gracias. Skip City 0:45 ◅◅◅ MIRAR EN...


#10 Nissan Skyline GTR Vs Shelby Gt ★★ |Guatemala street race|

Published: May 19, 2013
Length: 02:05 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: David Gutierrez

no se porque no quizo seguir corriedo...


#9 Bmw X5 sport Vs Shelby Gt ★★★ |Guatemala Street Race |

Published: May 19, 2013
Length: 56:56 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: David Gutierrez


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Chisec

Chisec is a municipality in the north of the Guatemalan department of Alta Verapaz that was founded in 1813. It is situated at 230m above sea level at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:15.812570|-90.288391|type:landmark_region:GT|||||| |primary |name=Chisec }}. The municipality covers a territory of 1488 km². Approximately 95% of the municipality's inhabitants are Mayan, spread over the town of Chisec and approximately 140 communities.

Located at 15.8126, -90.2884 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Municipalities of the Alta Verapaz Department, Populated places in Guatemala


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Chisec