Volcán de Quezaltepeque O Cerro de ChiramayMayan Sculpture MuseumMuseo de Paleontología y Arqueología Roberto Woolfolk SaraviaMonumento A la MadreParque Nacional Cerro MiramundoIglesia Católica de Aldea Santa Lucía
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Estanzuela

Estanzuela is a town in Zacapa district, Guatemala of about 8,937 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage and 18 churches. The must-see places are Volcán de Quezaltepeque O Cerro de Chiramay, Mayan Sculpture Museum and Copan Ruins.

14.9978° N, 89.5729° WPop. 8,937

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km44
Must-see17
Notable146
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Volcán de Quezaltepeque O Cerro de Chiramay

Viewpoint · 56 km · Chiquimula

Mayan Sculpture Museum, museum near Estanzuela
Must-see

Mayan Sculpture Museum

Museum · 61 km · Copán

Copan Ruins, heritage site near Estanzuela
Must-see

Copan Ruins

Heritage site · 62 km · Copán

Places near Estanzuela by type

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One day from Estanzuela

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:39 pm

76 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 Estanzuela
  2. Monumento A la Madreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Iglesia Católica de Aldea Santa Lucíachurch · 30 min
  4. Parque Nacional Cerro Miramundonature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Iglesia El Calvario Teculutanchurch · 30 min
  6. Santa Rosaliawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Estanzuela
Today’s loopEstanzuelaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Estanzuela?

Museo de Paleontología y Arqueología Roberto Woolfolk Saravia (museum, about 1 km), Monumento A la Madre (heritage site, about 6 km), Iglesia El Calvario (church, about 7 km), Plaza al Maestro (heritage site, about 7 km), Parque Nacional Cerro Miramundo (nature spot, about 9 km), Iglesia Católica de Aldea Santa Lucía (church, about 14 km).

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

44 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 waterfall.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Estanzuela?

Aldea El Filo Gualan, about 6 km by road; Chiquimula Volcanic Field (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Estanzuela?

Monumento A la Madre, about 6 km by road; Plaza al Maestro (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Estanzuela?

Start in Estanzuela, visit Monumento A la Madre, then Iglesia Católica de Aldea Santa Lucía, then Parque Nacional Cerro Miramundo, then Iglesia El Calvario Teculutan, then Santa Rosalia, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.