Places to visit near

Lanquín

Lanquín is a town in Alta Verapaz district, Guatemala of about 2,006 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit: 23 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 caves. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Grutas de Lanquín, Semuc Champey and Cueva de Candelaria Seca y de Agua (Inframundo).

15.5667° N, 89.9667° WPop. 2,006

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km71
Must-see8
Notable54
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Lanquín

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:57 pm

178 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 Lanquín
  2. Semuc Champeynature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Inicio de Tunel R1cave · 1 hrs
  4. Cobán Guatemala Templechurch · 30 min
  5. Cueva de Candelaria Seca y de Agua (Inframundo)cave · 1 hrs
  6. Cueva Lanquíncave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Lanquín
Today’s loopLanquínStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lanquín?

Parque Nacional Grutas de Lanquín (nature spot, about 4 km), Semuc Champey (nature spot, about 5 km), Cueva Lanquín (cave, about 4 km), Cuevo Marias (cave, about 4 km), Grutas Las Marías (cave, about 4 km), Río Cahabón (waterfall, about 5 km).

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

71 places on Spotwander: 23 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 caves, 5 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Lanquín?

Iglesia Evangélica, about 2 km by road; Iglesia del Nazareno Central Campur (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lanquín?

Expediciones Leo, about 2 km by road; Parque Nacional Grutas de Lanquín (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lanquín?

Start in Lanquín, visit Semuc Champey, then Inicio de Tunel R1, then Cobán Guatemala Temple, then Cueva de Candelaria Seca y de Agua (Inframundo), then Cueva Lanquín, and drive back — about 178 km by road in all.