Places to visit near

Champerico

Champerico is a town in Retalhuleu district, Guatemala of about 7,761 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit: 39 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Takalik Abaj, Xetulul and Chicabal Lake.

14.2934° N, 91.9121° WPop. 7,761

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km103
Must-see9
Notable89
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Champerico

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:17 pm

91 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 Champerico
  2. The Manchon Guamuchalbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Pampa La Linternalake · 45 min
  4. Laguneta Saladalake · 45 min
  5. Laguneta Tomataleslake · 45 min
  6. Las Animaswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Champerico
Today’s loopChampericoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Champerico?

Champerico (beach, about 1 km), The Manchon Guamuchal (beach, about 21 km), Municipalidad (museum, about 1 km), Sweet Beach (beach, about 1 km), Iglesia Ministerios Lumbrera Champerico (church, about 1 km), Reserva Ecológica del Mangle (nature spot, about 1 km).

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

103 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 parks, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Champerico?

Iglesia Ministerios Lumbrera Champerico, about 1 km by road; Igelsia Evangélica (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Champerico?

Sitio Arqueológico Chiquirines, about 44 km by road; Sitio Arqueológico La Sultana (44 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Champerico?

Start in Champerico, visit The Manchon Guamuchal, then Pampa La Linterna, then Laguneta Salada, then Laguneta Tomatales, then Las Animas, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.