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Olintepeque

Olintepeque is a town in Quetzaltenango district, Guatemala. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit: 18 forts & heritage, 31 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 churches. The must-see places are Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple, Almolonga and Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Siete Orejas.

14.8860° N, 91.5147° W

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km96
Must-see18
Notable204
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Olintepeque

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:06 pm

54 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 Olintepeque
  2. Casa de Adoraciónchurch · 30 min
  3. Almolongaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Siete Orejasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Chicabal Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Quetzaltenango Guatemala Templechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Olintepeque
Today’s loopOlintepequeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Olintepeque?

Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple (church, about 7 km), Almolonga (viewpoint, about 12 km), Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Siete Orejas (viewpoint, about 17 km), Chicabal Lake (lake, about 23 km), Iglesia Bethania Xela (church, about 3 km), Casa de Adoración (church, about 4 km).

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

96 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 10 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Olintepeque?

Benito Juárez, about 6 km by road; Templo Minerva (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Olintepeque?

Mirador Del Cementerio, about 7 km by road; High Point in Quetzaltenango - Cerro El Baul (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Olintepeque?

Start in Olintepeque, visit Casa de Adoración, then Almolonga, then Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Siete Orejas, then Chicabal Lake, then Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.