Places to visit near

Aguacatán

Aguacatán is a town in Huehuetenango district, Guatemala of about 5,572 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit: 31 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 churches. The must-see places are Iglesia Catedral de Nebaj, Museo de Q'umarkaj and Reserva de la Biosfera Ixil Visis-Cabá.

15.3422° N, 91.3114° WPop. 5,572

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km66
Must-see13
Notable159
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Aguacatán

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

95 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aguacatán
  2. Pueblo Viejoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Iglesia Catedral de Nebajchurch · 30 min
  4. Catarata Parramoswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. El Mirador Juan Diéguez Olaverriviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. San Judas Tadeoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Aguacatán
Today’s loopAguacatánStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aguacatán?

Iglesia Catedral de Nebaj (church, about 24 km), Pueblo Viejo (heritage site, about 4 km), Catarata Parramos (waterfall, about 19 km), El Mirador Juan Diéguez Olaverri (viewpoint, about 19 km), San Judas Tadeo (heritage site, about 19 km), Iglesia El Arca de Dios (church, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aguacatán?

66 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 2 museums, 10 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest fort to Aguacatán?

Pueblo Viejo, about 4 km by road; Sitio Arqueológico Pichiquil (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aguacatán?

El Mirador Juan Diéguez Olaverri, about 19 km by road; Cerro Chemal (36 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aguacatán?

Start in Aguacatán, visit Pueblo Viejo, then Iglesia Catedral de Nebaj, then Catarata Parramos, then El Mirador Juan Diéguez Olaverri, then San Judas Tadeo, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.