Cubulco, GuatemalaChixoy ReservoirLaguna ChichojCobán Guatemala TempleBelejtzakRuinas MayasVertedero Hidráulico
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Cubulco

Cubulco is a town in Baja Verapaz district, Guatemala of about 9,753 people. Within 50 km by road there are 9 places to visit: 0 churches, 3 forts & heritage and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Chixoy Reservoir, Laguna Chichoj and Cobán Guatemala Temple.

15.1045° N, 90.6287° WPop. 9,753

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Within 30 km3 places
Within 50 km9
Must-see33
Notable225
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Chixoy Reservoir, reservoir near Cubulco
Must-see

Chixoy Reservoir

Reservoir · 21 km · Quiché

Laguna Chichoj, lake near Cubulco
Must-see

Laguna Chichoj

Lake · 41 km · Alta Verapaz

Cobán Guatemala Temple, church near Cubulco
Must-see

Cobán Guatemala Temple

Church · 61 km · Alta Verapaz

Places near Cubulco by type

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One day from Cubulco

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:41 pm

177 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 Cubulco
  2. Chixoy Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  3. Vertedero Hidráulicolake · 45 min
  4. Laguna Chichojlake · 45 min
  5. Ruinas Mayasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mixco Viejoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cubulco
Today’s loopCubulcoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cubulco?

Chixoy Reservoir (reservoir, about 21 km), Belejtzak (heritage site, about 2 km), Laguna Chichoj (lake, about 41 km), Ruinas Mayas (heritage site, about 29 km), Vertedero Hidráulico (lake, about 31 km), Presa Pueblo Viejo (Chixoy) (lake, about 31 km).

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

9 places on Spotwander: 3 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest church to Cubulco?

Ermita, about 54 km by road; Cobán Guatemala Temple (61 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Cubulco?

Belejtzak, about 2 km by road; Ruinas Mayas (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cubulco?

Start in Cubulco, visit Chixoy Reservoir, then Vertedero Hidráulico, then Laguna Chichoj, then Ruinas Mayas, then Mixco Viejo, and drive back — about 177 km by road in all.