Guatemala Department district, Guatemala

Places to visit near Amatitlán

Amatitlán is a town in Guatemala Department district, Guatemala, home to about 71,836 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit — 57 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 forts & heritage and 26 museums. The must-see places are Lago de Amatitlán (9 km), Laguna de Calderas (11 km) and Pacaya (14 km).

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Amatitlán, Guatemala
Amatitlán, Guatemala Department district, Guatemala. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Amatitlán at a glance

Location
Guatemala Department district, Guatemala
Population
about 71,836
Coordinates
14.4774° N, 90.6349° W
Places within 50 km
196 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Amatitlán

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Amatitlán: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Amatitlán

60 churches within 100 km of Amatitlán. The closest is Asamblea de Dios Antioquia (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Escuela de Cristo (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Amatitlán

58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Amatitlán. The closest is Cerro El Filón (4 km); the best-known is Pacaya (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Amatitlán

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Amatitlán. The closest is Iglesias Viejas (3 km); the best-known is Obelisco de Ciudad de Guatemala (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Amatitlán

33 museums within 100 km of Amatitlán. The closest is Escultura En Memoria del Santo Hermano Pedro (17 km); the best-known is Casa Santo Domingo (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Amatitlán

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Amatitlán. The closest is Lago de Amatitlán (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Amatitlán

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Amatitlán. The closest is Parque (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Amatitlán

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Amatitlán
  2. 9 km Lago de Amatitlán · lake, Guatemala Department
  3. 7 km Laguna de Calderas · lake, Guatemala Department
  4. 4 km Pacaya · viewpoint, Escuintla
  5. 29 km Iglesia Escuela de Cristo · church, Sacatepéquez
  6. 1 km Casa Santo Domingo · museum, Sacatepéquez
  7. 17 km Back to Amatitlán

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How to reach Amatitlán

    All places near Amatitlán by distance

    Within 15 km of Amatitlán

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Amatitlán by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5760Asamblea de Dios Antioquia (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3558Cerro El Filón (4 km)
    Forts & heritage4956Iglesias Viejas (3 km)
    Museums2633Escultura En Memoria del Santo Hermano Pedro (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs518Lago de Amatitlán (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens812Parque (8 km)
    Other attractions79Centra Sur (15 km)
    Waterfalls48Cascada Fuentes del Pacaya (19 km)
    Parks34IRTRA Mundo Petapa (18 km)
    Beaches & coast13Girazú (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Da'wah Mosque of Guatemala (24 km)

    Amatitlán: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Amatitlán?

    Lago de Amatitlán (lake, about 9 km), Laguna de Calderas (lake, about 11 km), Pacaya (viewpoint, about 14 km), Iglesia Escuela de Cristo (church, about 16 km), Casa Santo Domingo (museum, about 17 km), Catedral de San José (church, about 17 km).

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

    196 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 forts & heritage, 26 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Amatitlán?

    Asamblea de Dios Antioquia, about 1 km by road; Copavi (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Amatitlán?

    Cerro El Filón, about 4 km by road; Cerro La Mariposa (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Amatitlán?

    Iglesias Viejas, about 3 km by road; Castillo de Dorión (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Amatitlán?

    Start in Amatitlán, visit Lago de Amatitlán, then Laguna de Calderas, then Pacaya, then Iglesia Escuela de Cristo, then Casa Santo Domingo, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Amatitlán?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Amatitlán

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Amatitlán’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Amatitlán on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.