Chimaltenango district, Guatemala

Places to visit near Chimaltenango

Chimaltenango is a town in Chimaltenango district, Guatemala, home to about 82,370 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 52 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 41 hill stations & viewpoints and 29 museums. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Los Aposentos (4 km), Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (16 km) and Iglesia la Merced (18 km).

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Chimaltenango, Guatemala
Chimaltenango, Chimaltenango district, Guatemala. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chimaltenango at a glance

Location
Chimaltenango district, Guatemala
Population
about 82,370
Coordinates
14.6611° N, 90.8194° W
Places within 50 km
200 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Chimaltenango

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chimaltenango: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Chimaltenango, by type

Churches near Chimaltenango

66 churches within 100 km of Chimaltenango. The closest is Iglesia Católica (1 km); the best-known is Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chimaltenango

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chimaltenango. The closest is Doña Clara (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chimaltenango

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chimaltenango. The closest is Cerro El Sochal (8 km); the best-known is Acatenango (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Chimaltenango

37 museums within 100 km of Chimaltenango. The closest is Casa K'ojom (16 km); the best-known is Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chimaltenango

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chimaltenango. The closest is Parque Nacional Los Aposentos (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chimaltenango

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chimaltenango. The closest is Casa Santa Catarina (43 km); the best-known is Lago de Amatitlán (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Chimaltenango

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chimaltenango
  2. 4 km Parque Nacional Los Aposentos · nature spot, Chimaltenango
  3. 16 km Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales · museum, Sacatepéquez
  4. 1 km Catedral de San José · church, Sacatepéquez
  5. 1 km Iglesia la Merced · church, Sacatepéquez
  6. 2 km Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción · church, Sacatepéquez
  7. 16 km Back to Chimaltenango

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How to reach Chimaltenango

    All places near Chimaltenango by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chimaltenango by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5266Iglesia Católica (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5161Doña Clara (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4152Cerro El Sochal (8 km)
    Museums2937Casa K'ojom (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Parque Nacional Los Aposentos (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs310Casa Santa Catarina (43 km)
    Other attractions78Centra Sur (37 km)
    Waterfalls35Cascada La Rinconada (36 km)
    Beaches & coast24Girazú (2 km)
    Parks34IRTRA Mundo Petapa (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Da'wah Mosque of Guatemala (41 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla de Los Gatos (56 km)
    Caves01Entrance to Cerro Tzankujil (60 km)

    Chimaltenango: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chimaltenango?

    Parque Nacional Los Aposentos (nature spot, about 4 km), Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (church, about 16 km), Iglesia la Merced (church, about 18 km), Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales (museum, about 19 km), Catedral de San José (church, about 19 km), Casa Santo Domingo (museum, about 19 km).

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

    200 places on Spotwander: 52 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Chimaltenango?

    Iglesia Católica, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Catolica Parramos (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chimaltenango?

    Doña Clara, about 11 km by road; Salon Parroquial (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chimaltenango?

    Cerro El Sochal, about 8 km by road; Cerro Chichulin (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chimaltenango?

    Start in Chimaltenango, visit Parque Nacional Los Aposentos, then Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales, then Catedral de San José, then Iglesia la Merced, then Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chimaltenango?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Chimaltenango

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chimaltenango’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chimaltenango on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.