The first capital, Villa de Santiago de Guatemala (now known as Tecpan Guatemala), was founded on 25 July 1524; it was located near Iximché, the Kaqchikel capital city.
The first capital (now known as Tecpan Guatemala), was founded on 25 July 1524. Villa de Santiago de Guatemala was the first capital. It was located near Iximché. Iximché was the Kaqchikel capital city.