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Quesada

Quesada is a town in Jutiapa district, Guatemala of about 2,250 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Laguna de Ayarza, Cerro Santiago and Volcán Tahual.

14.2703° N, 90.0403° WPop. 2,250

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km52
Must-see44
Notable205
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Laguna de Ayarza, lake near Quesada
Must-see

Laguna de Ayarza

Lake · 23 km · Santa Rosa

Cerro Santiago, viewpoint near Quesada
Must-see

Cerro Santiago

Viewpoint · 25 km

Volcán Tahual, viewpoint near Quesada
Must-see

Volcán Tahual

Viewpoint · 29 km

Places near Quesada by type

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One day from Quesada

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:02 pm

91 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 Quesada
  2. Laguna de Ayarzalake · 45 min
  3. Volcán Amayoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cerro Santiagoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cerro de la Pavaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro Buena Vistaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Quesada
Today’s loopQuesadaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Quesada?

Laguna de Ayarza (lake, about 23 km), Ruinas de Pepemilla (heritage site, about 3 km), Cerro Buena Vista (viewpoint, about 4 km), Cerro Santiago (viewpoint, about 25 km), Volcán Amayo (viewpoint, about 8 km), Cerro de la Pava (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

52 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 1 fort, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Quesada?

Cerro Buena Vista, about 4 km by road; Volcán Amayo (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Quesada?

Iglesia Cristiana Verbo Jutiapa, about 20 km by road; Cathedral of the Infant Jesus of Cuilapa (38 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Quesada?

Start in Quesada, visit Laguna de Ayarza, then Volcán Amayo, then Cerro Santiago, then Cerro de la Pava, then Cerro Buena Vista, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.