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Nueva Ocotepeque

Nueva Ocotepeque is a town in Ocotepeque district, Honduras of about 8,780 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage and 3 churches. The must-see places are Cerro El Pital, Basílica de Esquipulas and Parque Nacional Montecristo.

14.4333° N, 89.1833° WPop. 8,780

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km87
Must-see33
Notable211
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Nueva Ocotepeque

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

106 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 Nueva Ocotepeque
  2. Basílica de Esquipulaschurch · 30 min
  3. Parque Nacional Montecristonature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Cerro Corral Falsoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Iglesia de Citaláchurch · 30 min
  6. Cerro El Pitalviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Nueva Ocotepeque
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nueva Ocotepeque?

Cerro El Pital (viewpoint, about 10 km), Basílica de Esquipulas (church, about 29 km), Parque Nacional Montecristo (nature spot, about 29 km), Iglesia de Citalá (church, about 9 km), Cerro Corral Falso (viewpoint, about 10 km), Pierdra de Cayaguanca (viewpoint, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nueva Ocotepeque?

87 places on Spotwander: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 1 museum, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nueva Ocotepeque?

Cerro Corral Falso, about 10 km by road; Pierdra de Cayaguanca (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Nueva Ocotepeque?

Acueducto de Esquipulas, about 30 km by road; Centro Parroquial (39 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nueva Ocotepeque?

Start in Nueva Ocotepeque, visit Basílica de Esquipulas, then Parque Nacional Montecristo, then Cerro Corral Falso, then Iglesia de Citalá, then Cerro El Pital, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.