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El Jícaro

El Jícaro is a town in El Progreso district, Guatemala of about 4,242 people. Within 50 km by road there are 24 places to visit: 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Jumay, Ipala Lagoon and Área de Uso Múltiple Volcán y Laguna de Ipala.

14.9167° N, 89.9000° WPop. 4,242

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Within 30 km6 places
Within 50 km24
Must-see29
Notable195
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Jícaro

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 pm

135 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 Jícaro
  2. Acasaguastlanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Jumayviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cerro El Cerrónviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Iglesia El Calvario Teculutanchurch · 30 min
  6. Cueva El Negrocave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in El Jícaro
Today’s loopEl JícaroStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Jícaro?

Iglesia (heritage site, about 3 km), Acasaguastlan (heritage site, about 9 km), Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Jumay (viewpoint, about 34 km), Cueva El Negro (cave, about 19 km), Iglesia El Calvario Teculutan (church, about 27 km), Cerro El Cerrón (viewpoint, about 27 km).

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

24 places on Spotwander: 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to El Jícaro?

Cerro El Cerrón, about 27 km by road; Cerro Gúisiltepeque (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to El Jícaro?

Iglesia El Calvario Teculutan, about 27 km by road; San Pedro Pinula Cathedral (36 km) is next.

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

Start in El Jícaro, visit Acasaguastlan, then Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Jumay, then Cerro El Cerrón, then Iglesia El Calvario Teculutan, then Cueva El Negro, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.