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Cantel

Cantel is a town in Quetzaltenango district, Guatemala of about 26,063 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit: 26 forts & heritage, 34 hill stations & viewpoints and 23 churches. The must-see places are Almolonga, Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple and Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santo Tomás.

14.8115° N, 91.4554° WPop. 26,063

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km122
Must-see19
Notable214
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cantel

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:05 pm

63 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 Cantel
  2. Cerro Chonajtajuyubviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santo Tomásviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Siete Orejasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Quetzaltenango Guatemala Templechurch · 30 min
  6. Almolongaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Cantel
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cantel?

Almolonga (viewpoint, about 9 km), Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple (church, about 13 km), Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santo Tomás (viewpoint, about 16 km), Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Siete Orejas (viewpoint, about 20 km), Cerro Huitán (viewpoint, about 3 km), Cerro Jolom (viewpoint, about 3 km).

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

122 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches, 15 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Cantel?

Cerro Quiac, about 4 km by road; Arco del Sexto Estado de Los Altos (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cantel?

Cerro Huitán, about 3 km by road; Cerro Jolom (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cantel?

Start in Cantel, visit Cerro Chonajtajuyub, then Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santo Tomás, then Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Siete Orejas, then Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple, then Almolonga, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.