Places to visit near

El Tejar

El Tejar is a town in Sacatepéquez district, Guatemala of about 15,770 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit: 55 churches, 51 forts & heritage and 37 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Los Aposentos, Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción and Iglesia la Merced.

14.6468° N, 90.7912° WPop. 15,770

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Within 30 km91 places
Within 50 km197
Must-see40
Notable220
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Tejar

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:09 pm

66 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 Tejar
  2. Iglesia Católicachurch · 30 min
  3. Iglesia Catolica Parramoschurch · 30 min
  4. Acatenangoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunciónchurch · 30 min
  6. Cerro Chichulinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in El Tejar
Today’s loopEl TejarStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Tejar?

Parque Nacional Los Aposentos (nature spot, about 4 km), Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (church, about 12 km), Iglesia la Merced (church, about 14 km), Catedral de San José (church, about 15 km), Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales (museum, about 15 km), Casa Santo Domingo (museum, about 15 km).

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

197 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to El Tejar?

Iglesia Católica, about 4 km by road; Iglesia Catolica Parramos (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to El Tejar?

Doña Clara, about 7 km by road; Salon Parroquial (7 km) is next.

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

Start in El Tejar, visit Iglesia Católica, then Iglesia Catolica Parramos, then Acatenango, then Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, then Cerro Chichulin, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.