Places to visit near

Camotán

Camotán is a town in Guatemala of about 1,597 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage and 5 churches. The must-see places are Volcán de Quezaltepeque O Cerro de Chiramay, Mayan Sculpture Museum and Copan Ruins.

14.8202° N, 89.3722° WPop. 1,597

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km55
Must-see20
Notable172
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Camotán

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:57 pm

148 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 Camotán
  2. Busto de Humberto Porta Mencosheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Volcán de Quezaltepeque O Cerro de Chiramayviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Basílica de Esquipulaschurch · 30 min
  5. Cerro El Duendeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Mayan Sculpture Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Camotán
Today’s loopCamotánStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Camotán?

Volcán de Quezaltepeque O Cerro de Chiramay (viewpoint, about 25 km), Mayan Sculpture Museum (museum, about 30 km), Copan Ruins (heritage site, about 31 km), Altar H (heritage site, about 31 km), Basílica de Esquipulas (church, about 36 km), Cerro El Duende (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

55 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Camotán?

Cerro El Duende, about 22 km by road; Cerro Chino (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Camotán?

Busto de Humberto Porta Mencos, about 24 km by road; Puente El Molino (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Camotán?

Start in Camotán, visit Busto de Humberto Porta Mencos, then Volcán de Quezaltepeque O Cerro de Chiramay, then Basílica de Esquipulas, then Cerro El Duende, then Mayan Sculpture Museum, and drive back — about 148 km by road in all.