Places / North & Central America / Guatemala
Monterrico
Visited in November 2009
At a glance
- Country
- Guatemala
- Region
- Santa Rosa Department
- Population
- —
- Type
- Town in Santa Rosa, Guatemala
- Coordinates
- 13.89°N, 90.48°W
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Overview
The town of Monterrico is situated on the Pacific coast of Guatemala in the department of Santa Rosa. Known for its volcanic black sand beaches and annual influx of sea turtles, the town also serves as a major weekend beach resort for citizens of Guatemala City. The town is growing more popular with foreign tourists largely because of the local sea turtle conservation efforts as well as the laid-back atmosphere of the area.
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