Places to visit near

Chiantla

Chiantla is a town in Huehuetenango district, Guatemala of about 8,465 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit: 26 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 churches. The must-see places are Iglesia Catedral de Nebaj, Museo de Q'umarkaj and Reserva de la Biosfera Ixil Visis-Cabá.

15.3548° N, 91.4581° WPop. 8,465

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Within 30 km50 places
Within 50 km61
Must-see14
Notable166
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Chiantla

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:20 pm

133 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 Chiantla
  2. Poza Nahualonheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Eliseo Castilloheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Iglesia Catedral de Nebajchurch · 30 min
  5. Cerro Chemalviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Palacio Resiencialheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Chiantla
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chiantla?

San Judas Tadeo (heritage site, about 1 km), Eliseo Castillo (heritage site, about 5 km), Palacio Resiencial (heritage site, about 5 km), Juego de Pelota (heritage site, about 5 km), Chiantla Viejo (heritage site, about 5 km), Templo Minerva (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

61 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 8 waterfalls, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest fort to Chiantla?

San Judas Tadeo, about 1 km by road; Eliseo Castillo (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chiantla?

Cerro Negro, about 3 km by road; El Mirador Juan Diéguez Olaverri (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chiantla?

Start in Chiantla, visit Poza Nahualon, then Eliseo Castillo, then Iglesia Catedral de Nebaj, then Cerro Chemal, then Palacio Resiencial, and drive back — about 133 km by road in all.