Joyabaj, GuatemalaIglesia de Santo TomásParque Nacional IximchéMixco ViejoRuinas MayasBelejtzakChixoy Reservoir
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Joyabaj

Joyabaj is a town in Guatemala of about 13,164 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit: 6 churches, 11 forts & heritage and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Iglesia de Santo Tomás, Chichicastenango Regional Museum and Parque Nacional Iximché.

14.9931° N, 90.8016° WPop. 13,164

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Within 30 km4 places
Within 50 km35
Must-see38
Notable222
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Iglesia de Santo Tomás, church near Joyabaj
Must-see

Iglesia de Santo Tomás

Church · 42 km · Quiché

Chichicastenango Regional Museum, museum near Joyabaj
Must-see

Chichicastenango Regional Museum

Museum · 42 km · Quiché

Parque Nacional Iximché, nature spot near Joyabaj
Must-see

Parque Nacional Iximché

Nature spot · 44 km · Chimaltenango

Places near Joyabaj by type

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One day from Joyabaj

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:17 pm

211 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 Joyabaj
  2. Mixco Viejoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Parque Nacional Iximchénature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Iglesia de Santo Tomáschurch · 30 min
  5. Ruinas Mayasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Belejtzakheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Joyabaj
Today’s loopJoyabajStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Joyabaj?

Iglesia de Santo Tomás (church, about 42 km), Chichicastenango Regional Museum (museum, about 42 km), Parque Nacional Iximché (nature spot, about 44 km), Mixco Viejo (heritage site, about 25 km), Ruinas Mayas (heritage site, about 25 km), Belejtzak (heritage site, about 28 km).

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

35 places on Spotwander: 6 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Joyabaj?

Iglesia de Santo Tomás, about 42 km by road; Capilla del Calvario (42 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Joyabaj?

Mixco Viejo, about 25 km by road; Ruinas Mayas (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Joyabaj?

Start in Joyabaj, visit Mixco Viejo, then Parque Nacional Iximché, then Iglesia de Santo Tomás, then Ruinas Mayas, then Belejtzak, and drive back — about 211 km by road in all.