Places to visit near

El Asintal

El Asintal is a town in Retalhuleu district, Guatemala of about 6,156 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 34 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Takalik Abaj, Xetulul and Chicabal Lake.

14.5963° N, 91.7274° WPop. 6,156

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Within 30 km61 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see16
Notable160
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Asintal

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:00 pm

80 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 El Asintal
  2. Takalik Abajheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Chicabal Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Xetululpark · 45 min
  5. Familiar "Shekina"church · 30 min
  6. Los Tinajonesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in El Asintal
Today’s loopEl AsintalStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Asintal?

Takalik Abaj (heritage site, about 6 km), Xetulul (park, about 15 km), Los Tinajones (heritage site, about 5 km), Monumento al Centenario (heritage site, about 5 km), Busto José Javier Morán (heritage site, about 5 km), Museo Caracol del Tiempo (museum, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of El Asintal?

106 places on Spotwander: 34 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to El Asintal?

Iglesia Mormona, about 1 km by road; IDEC Camelias (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to El Asintal?

Barrio San Francisco, about 23 km by road; Chicabal Volcano (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from El Asintal?

Start in El Asintal, visit Takalik Abaj, then Chicabal Lake, then Xetulul, then Familiar "Shekina", then Los Tinajones, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.