Chimaltenango district, Guatemala

Places to visit near Comalapa

Comalapa is a town in Chimaltenango district, Guatemala, home to about 20,738 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 34 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 34 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 museums. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Iximché (14 km), Parque Nacional Los Aposentos (17 km) and Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (30 km).

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Comalapa at a glance

Location
Chimaltenango district, Guatemala
Population
about 20,738
Coordinates
14.7409° N, 90.8876° W
Places within 50 km
146 (15 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 Comalapa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Comalapa: 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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Churches near Comalapa

67 churches within 100 km of Comalapa. The closest is Iglesia Católica (14 km); the best-known is Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Comalapa

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Comalapa. The closest is El Muro de Los Desaparecidos (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Comalapa

54 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Comalapa. The closest is Cerro Cojoljuyú (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Comalapa

37 museums within 100 km of Comalapa. The closest is Casa K'ojom (30 km); the best-known is Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Comalapa

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Comalapa. The closest is Parque Nacional Iximché (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Comalapa

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Comalapa. The closest is Casa Santa Catarina (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Comalapa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Comalapa
  2. 4 km Cerro De Sarima · viewpoint, Chimaltenango
  3. 18 km Parque Nacional Los Aposentos · nature spot, Chimaltenango
  4. 14 km Cerro Cojoljuyú · viewpoint, Chimaltenango
  5. 2 km El Muro de Los Desaparecidos · heritage site, Chimaltenango
  6. 15 km Parque Nacional Iximché · nature spot, Chimaltenango
  7. 14 km Back to Comalapa

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    All places near Comalapa by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Comalapa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3467Iglesia Católica (14 km)
    Forts & heritage3860El Muro de Los Desaparecidos (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3454Cerro Cojoljuyú (4 km)
    Museums2237Casa K'ojom (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Parque Nacional Iximché (14 km)
    Other attractions38Chichi Market (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38Casa Santa Catarina (33 km)
    Parks05IRTRA Mundo Petapa (51 km)
    Waterfalls15Cascada La Rinconada (46 km)
    Beaches & coast34Girazú (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isla de Los Gatos (48 km)
    Caves11Entrance to Cerro Tzankujil (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Da'wah Mosque of Guatemala (53 km)

    Comalapa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Comalapa?

    Parque Nacional Iximché (nature spot, about 14 km), Parque Nacional Los Aposentos (nature spot, about 17 km), Cerro Cojoljuyú (viewpoint, about 4 km), Cerro De Sarima (viewpoint, about 4 km), El Muro de Los Desaparecidos (heritage site, about 4 km), Cerro Chuguichuc (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 34 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Comalapa?

    Iglesia Católica, about 14 km by road; Iglesia Catolica Parramos (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Comalapa?

    El Muro de Los Desaparecidos, about 4 km by road; Kiosko del Parque (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Comalapa?

    Cerro Cojoljuyú, about 4 km by road; Cerro De Sarima (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Comalapa?

    Start in Comalapa, visit Cerro De Sarima, then Parque Nacional Los Aposentos, then Cerro Cojoljuyú, then El Muro de Los Desaparecidos, then Parque Nacional Iximché, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Comalapa?

    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 Comalapa

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