Destination Guide: El Carmen (Departamento de El Progreso) in Guatemala

El Carmen
in Departamento de El Progreso, Guatemala

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Antigua Guatemala (Unesco heritage, 72 mi)
Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua (Unesco heritage, 98 mi)
Maya Site of Copan (Unesco heritage, 100 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 14.850 and -90.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 14° 51' 0" and W -90° 22' 0"
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: 02:41 AM (Friday): Timezone: America/Guatemala; UTC/GMT offset: -6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 5:36 am and 6:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Bantam Village
References: This place on Geonames.org

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: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Delve into El Carmen

El Carmen in Departamento de El Progreso is a town located in Guatemala about 17 mi (or 28 km) north-east of Guatemala City, the country's capital town.

Time in El Carmen is now 02:41 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Guatemala with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to El Carmen. The closest airport in Guatemala is La Aurora Airport in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 km), South-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 Antigua Guatemala in a distance of 72 mi (or 116 km), East.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: San Jose del Golfo, San Pedro Ayampuc, San Antonio La Paz, Chuarrancho and El Chol. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F

Morning Temperature	17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature	25°C / 77 °F
Night Temperature	19°C / 66 °F
	1%
Air Humidity	32%
Air Pressure	1010 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions	Few clouds, covering 20% of sky
General Conditions	Light rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

30°C (86 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

30°C (87 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

30°C (87 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

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