Escuintla district, Guatemala

Places to visit near Escuintla

Escuintla is a city in Escuintla district, Guatemala, home to about 103,165 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 27 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 museums. The must-see places are Museo Regional de Arqueología de la Democracia (24 km), Pacaya (27 km) and Presa Hidroeléctrica de Aguacapa (29 km).

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Escuintla, Guatemala
Escuintla, Escuintla district, Guatemala. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Escuintla at a glance

Location
Escuintla district, Guatemala
Population
about 103,165
Coordinates
14.3009° N, 90.7858° W
Places within 50 km
123 (14 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 Escuintla

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Escuintla: 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 Escuintla

61 churches within 100 km of Escuintla. The closest is Filadelfia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Escuintla

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Escuintla. The closest is Nucleo Maya Entierro Rey AhPuch (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Escuintla

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Escuintla. The closest is Finca San Cayetano (20 km); the best-known is Pacaya (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Escuintla

33 museums within 100 km of Escuintla. The closest is Museo Regional de Arqueología de la Democracia (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Escuintla

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Escuintla. The closest is Laguneta Colindres (29 km); the best-known is Presa Hidroeléctrica de Aguacapa (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Escuintla

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Escuintla. The closest is Reserva Natural Privada San Diego (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Escuintla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 131 km on the road.

  1. Start in Escuintla
  2. 30 km Laguna de Calderas · lake, Guatemala Department
  3. 4 km Pacaya · viewpoint, Escuintla
  4. 26 km Presa Hidroeléctrica de Aguacapa · lake, Escuintla
  5. 47 km Museo Regional de Arqueología de la Democracia · museum, Escuintla
  6. 24 km Filadelfia · church, Escuintla
  7. 0 km Back to Escuintla

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Escuintla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2761Filadelfia (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3256Nucleo Maya Entierro Rey AhPuch (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3053Finca San Cayetano (20 km)
    Museums1833Museo Regional de Arqueología de la Democracia (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs820Laguneta Colindres (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Reserva Natural Privada San Diego (18 km)
    Other attractions19Centra Sur (47 km)
    Beaches & coast17Girazú (49 km)
    Waterfalls15Cascada Fuentes del Pacaya (21 km)
    Parks24Auto Safari Chapín (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Da'wah Mosque of Guatemala (56 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla de Los Gatos (77 km)

    Escuintla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Escuintla?

    Filadelfia (church, about 1 km), Museo Regional de Arqueología de la Democracia (museum, about 24 km), Pacaya (viewpoint, about 27 km), Presa Hidroeléctrica de Aguacapa (lake, about 29 km), Laguna de Calderas (lake, about 30 km), Acatenango (viewpoint, about 30 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Escuintla?

    Filadelfia, about 1 km by road; Asamblea de Dios Antioquia (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Escuintla?

    Nucleo Maya Entierro Rey AhPuch, about 14 km by road; Balberta (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Escuintla?

    Finca San Cayetano, about 20 km by road; Cerro Alto (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Escuintla?

    Start in Escuintla, visit Laguna de Calderas, then Pacaya, then Presa Hidroeléctrica de Aguacapa, then Museo Regional de Arqueología de la Democracia, then Filadelfia, and drive back — about 131 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Escuintla?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Escuintla’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Escuintla on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.