Places to visit near

Pachalum

Pachalum is a town in Chimaltenango district, Guatemala of about 2,344 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit: 26 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mapa En Relieve, Kaminal Juyú and Iglesia Cerrito del Carmen.

14.9247° N, 90.6628° WPop. 2,344

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Within 30 km2 places
Within 50 km96
Must-see38
Notable220
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pachalum

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:38 pm

215 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 Pachalum
  2. Mixco Viejoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Parque Nacional Los Aposentosnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Kaminal Juyúheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Iglesia Cerrito del Carmenchurch · 30 min
  6. Chixoy Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  7. Back in Pachalum
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pachalum?

Mixco Viejo (heritage site, about 7 km), Mapa En Relieve (attraction, about 42 km), Kaminal Juyú (heritage site, about 44 km), Iglesia Cerrito del Carmen (church, about 44 km), National Palace of Culture (palace, about 44 km), Santuario Arquidiocesano del Señor San José (church, about 45 km).

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

96 places on Spotwander: 26 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Pachalum?

Idec La Red, about 38 km by road; Iglesia (38 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pachalum?

Mixco Viejo, about 7 km by road; Belejtzak (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pachalum?

Start in Pachalum, visit Mixco Viejo, then Parque Nacional Los Aposentos, then Kaminal Juyú, then Iglesia Cerrito del Carmen, then Chixoy Reservoir, and drive back — about 215 km by road in all.