Iglesia La MercedParque Nacional Montaña de YoroEl Chircal - EscalinataCamino A Esquias O Sabana del LinderoBoca Mina - Mina del TajoBoca Mina
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Esquías

Esquías is a town in Comayagua district, Honduras of about 1,339 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit: 58 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 churches. The must-see places are Iglesia La Merced, Parque Nacional Montaña de Yoro and El Chircal - Escalinata.

14.7333° N, 87.3667° WPop. 1,339

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Within 30 km128 places
Within 50 km136
Must-see13
Notable106
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Iglesia La Merced, church near Esquías
Must-see

Iglesia La Merced

Church · 53 km

Must-see

Parque Nacional Montaña de Yoro

Nature spot · 55 km · Francisco Morazán

El Chircal - Escalinata, heritage site near Esquías
Must-see

El Chircal - Escalinata

Heritage site · 64 km · La Paz

Places near Esquías by type

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One day from Esquías

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:59 pm

39 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 Esquías
  2. Camino A Esquias O Sabana del Linderoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Balneario La Guitarrabeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Caliche del Agua Calienteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Boca Mina - Mina del Tajocave · 1 hrs
  6. Caliche de la Canadaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Esquías
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Esquías?

Camino A Esquias O Sabana del Lindero (heritage site, about 6 km), Cabecera Quebrada Los Ranchos (heritage site, about 7 km), Antigua Pista de Aterrizaje (heritage site, about 8 km), Primera Capilla Evangelica (heritage site, about 9 km), Casa Familia Xatruch (heritage site, about 9 km), Casa Zavala (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

136 places on Spotwander: 58 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 11 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Esquías?

Camino A Esquias O Sabana del Lindero, about 6 km by road; Faldas del Cerro la Cachimba (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Esquías?

Cerro La Peña, about 7 km by road; Cerro Sabaneta (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Esquías?

Start in Esquías, visit Camino A Esquias O Sabana del Lindero, then Balneario La Guitarra, then Caliche del Agua Caliente, then Boca Mina - Mina del Tajo, then Caliche de la Canada, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.