Guatemala Department district, Guatemala

Places to visit near Mixco

Mixco is a city in Guatemala Department district, Guatemala, home to about 473,080 people. Within 50 km by road there are 192 places to visit — 55 churches, 49 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints and 26 museums. The must-see places are Fraternidad Cristiana de Guatemala (7 km), Museo Miraflores (7 km) and Kaminal Juyú (8 km).

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Mixco, Guatemala
Mixco, Guatemala Department district, Guatemala. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mixco at a glance

Location
Guatemala Department district, Guatemala
Population
about 473,080
Coordinates
14.6308° N, 90.6071° W
Places within 50 km
192 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Mixco

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mixco: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Mixco

64 churches within 100 km of Mixco. The closest is Iglesia Adventista Dimensión Profética Séptimo Día (3 km); the best-known is Fraternidad Cristiana de Guatemala (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mixco

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mixco. The closest is Monumento A la Revolución (4 km); the best-known is Kaminal Juyú (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mixco

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mixco. The closest is Cerro Alux (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Mixco

36 museums within 100 km of Mixco. The closest is Museo Miraflores (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mixco

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mixco. The closest is Lago de Amatitlán (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mixco

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mixco. The closest is Jardines de Tikal Dos (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mixco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mixco
  2. 7 km Fraternidad Cristiana de Guatemala · church, Guatemala Department
  3. 7 km La Aurora Zoo · park, Guatemala Department
  4. 4 km Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias · park, Guatemala Department
  5. 4 km Kaminal Juyú · heritage site, Guatemala Department
  6. 2 km Museo Miraflores · museum, Guatemala Department
  7. 7 km Back to Mixco

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    Within 15 km of Mixco

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mixco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5564Iglesia Adventista Dimensión Profética Séptimo Día (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4960Monumento A la Revolución (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3555Cerro Alux (4 km)
    Museums2636Museo Miraflores (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs312Lago de Amatitlán (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens812Jardines de Tikal Dos (7 km)
    Other attractions78Terminal Trebol (10 km)
    Waterfalls46Cascada La Rinconada (10 km)
    Parks34IRTRA Mundo Petapa (11 km)
    Beaches & coast12Girazú (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Da'wah Mosque of Guatemala (13 km)

    Mixco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mixco?

    Fraternidad Cristiana de Guatemala (church, about 7 km), Museo Miraflores (museum, about 7 km), Kaminal Juyú (heritage site, about 8 km), La Aurora Zoo (park, about 12 km), Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias (park, about 12 km), National Palace of Culture (palace, about 13 km).

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

    192 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 49 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 museums, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Mixco?

    Iglesia Adventista Dimensión Profética Séptimo Día, about 3 km by road; Iglesia Adventista Brigada Central (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mixco?

    Monumento A la Revolución, about 4 km by road; Miraflores (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mixco?

    Cerro Alux, about 4 km by road; Cerro El Olvido (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mixco?

    Start in Mixco, visit Fraternidad Cristiana de Guatemala, then La Aurora Zoo, then Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias, then Kaminal Juyú, then Museo Miraflores, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mixco?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Mixco

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mixco’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mixco on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.