Places to visit near

Chalam

Chalam is a town in Chamula district, Chiapas, Mexico of about 1,345 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 19 forts & heritage, 32 churches and 22 museums. The must-see places are Museo de la Medicina Maya, Na Bolom and Zona Arqueológica de Chiapa de Corzo.

16.8877° N, 92.5501° WPop. 1,345

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Within 30 km98 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see9
Notable137
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Chalam

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:56 pm

97 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 Chalam
  2. Columna de la Infamiaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ruinas del Templo de San Sebastiánheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Museo de la Medicina Mayamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. El Miradorviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cascadas El Chiflónwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Chalam
Today’s loopChalamStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chalam?

Museo de la Medicina Maya (museum, about 22 km), Na Bolom (museum, about 23 km), Columna de la Infamia (heritage site, about 15 km), Cascadas El Chiflón (waterfall, about 21 km), Mirador Madrón (viewpoint, about 23 km), Cononial (viewpoint, about 23 km).

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

106 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 22 museums, 4 waterfalls, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Chalam?

Columna de la Infamia, about 15 km by road; Luis H. Álvarez Álvarez (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Chalam?

Congregación Iglesia de Dios. El Pozo, Chamula Chiapas Mexico, about 6 km by road; Iglesia Centro de Adoración Ch'ixilton, Chenalho (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chalam?

Start in Chalam, visit Columna de la Infamia, then Ruinas del Templo de San Sebastián, then Museo de la Medicina Maya, then El Mirador, then Cascadas El Chiflón, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.