Places to visit near

Ixchiguán

Ixchiguán is a town in San Marcos district, Guatemala of about 2,263 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit: 18 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 churches. The must-see places are Reserva Natural Privada La Igualdad, Izapa and Chicabal Lake.

15.1638° N, 91.9326° WPop. 2,263

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Within 30 km53 places
Within 50 km72
Must-see10
Notable160
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ixchiguán

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:24 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 Ixchiguán
  2. Cascada el Chorrowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cerro Boneteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Animalesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Tajumulcoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Reserva Natural Privada La Igualdadnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Ixchiguán
Today’s loopIxchiguánStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ixchiguán?

Reserva Natural Privada La Igualdad (nature spot, about 22 km), Piedra Partida Ixchiguan San Marcos (viewpoint, about 3 km), Cerro Bonete (viewpoint, about 9 km), Cascada el Chorro (waterfall, about 11 km), Tajumulco (viewpoint, about 17 km), Cerro Concepción (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

72 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 4 waterfalls, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Ixchiguán?

Sitio Arqueológico Cuyá, about 11 km by road; Sitio Arqueológico Tajumulco (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ixchiguán?

Piedra Partida Ixchiguan San Marcos, about 3 km by road; Cerro San Juan (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ixchiguán?

Start in Ixchiguán, visit Cascada el Chorro, then Cerro Bonete, then Animales, then Tajumulco, then Reserva Natural Privada La Igualdad, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.