Amatitlán

The Spanish crown focused on the Catholic indoctrination of the natives after the conquest.

In 1754, the Order of Preachers had to transfer all of their doctrines and convents to the secular clergy.

Amatitlán was producing upwards of 5,000 bales of cochineal as of 1850.

Amatitlán has the largest duty-free zone in Guatemala.

Amatitlán has a tropical climate (Köppen: Aw).