Parque Nacional Capiro y CalenturaCatedral San Juan BautistaLaguna LimpiaPunta CaxinasLaguna PeténIDD NUEVA Generacion
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Quebrada de Arena

Quebrada de Arena is a town in Colón district, Honduras of about 2,723 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit: 19 churches, 23 parks and 14 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Capiro y Calentura, Catedral San Juan Bautista and Fortaleza de Santa Bárbara.

15.7667° N, 85.9167° WPop. 2,723

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Within 30 km61 places
Within 50 km81
Must-see5
Notable22
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Parque Nacional Capiro y Calentura

Nature spot · 17 km

Catedral San Juan Bautista, church near Quebrada de Arena
Must-see

Catedral San Juan Bautista

Church · 22 km

Fortaleza de Santa Bárbara, heritage site near Quebrada de Arena
Must-see

Fortaleza de Santa Bárbara

Heritage site · 22 km

Places near Quebrada de Arena by type

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One day from Quebrada de Arena

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:09 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 Quebrada de Arena
  2. Punta Caxinasbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Catedral San Juan Bautistachurch · 30 min
  4. Parque Nacional Capiro y Calenturanature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Laguna Limpialake · 45 min
  6. Laguna Peténlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Quebrada de Arena
Today’s loopQuebrada de ArenaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Quebrada de Arena?

Parque Nacional Capiro y Calentura (nature spot, about 17 km), Catedral San Juan Bautista (church, about 22 km), Fortaleza de Santa Bárbara (heritage site, about 22 km), Laguna Limpia (lake, about 12 km), Punta Caxinas (beach, about 38 km), Museo y Piscinas Naturales Riveras del Pedregal (museum, about 21 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Quebrada de Arena?

81 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 23 parks, 14 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Quebrada de Arena?

IDD NUEVA Generacion, about 1 km by road; Minivice (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Quebrada de Arena?

Area Verde Corocito, about 16 km by road; Area Verde (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Quebrada de Arena?

Start in Quebrada de Arena, visit Punta Caxinas, then Catedral San Juan Bautista, then Parque Nacional Capiro y Calentura, then Laguna Limpia, then Laguna Petén, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.