Volcán de Quezaltepeque O Cerro de ChiramayMayan Sculpture MuseumMuseo de Paleontología y Arqueología Roberto Woolfolk SaraviaMonumento A la MadreParque Nacional Cerro MiramundoSanta Rosalia
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Río Hondo

Río Hondo is a town in Zacapa district, Guatemala of about 5,997 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage and 18 churches. The must-see places are Volcán de Quezaltepeque O Cerro de Chiramay, Mayan Sculpture Museum and Copan Ruins.

15.0450° N, 89.5852° WPop. 5,997

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km41
Must-see16
Notable125
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Volcán de Quezaltepeque O Cerro de Chiramay

Viewpoint · 63 km · Chiquimula

Mayan Sculpture Museum, museum near Río Hondo
Must-see

Mayan Sculpture Museum

Museum · 66 km · Copán

Copan Ruins, heritage site near Río Hondo
Must-see

Copan Ruins

Heritage site · 66 km · Copán

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One day from Río Hondo

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:17 pm

71 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 Río Hondo
  2. Museo de Paleontología y Arqueología Roberto Woolfolk Saraviamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Monumento A la Madreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Parque Nacional Cerro Miramundonature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Iglesia El Calvario Teculutanchurch · 30 min
  6. Santa Rosaliawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Río Hondo
Today’s loopRío HondoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Río Hondo?

Museo de Paleontología y Arqueología Roberto Woolfolk Saravia (museum, about 6 km), Monumento A la Madre (heritage site, about 12 km), Iglesia El Calvario (church, about 13 km), Plaza al Maestro (heritage site, about 13 km), Parque Nacional Cerro Miramundo (nature spot, about 16 km), Santa Rosalia (waterfall, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Río Hondo?

41 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 1 waterfall, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Río Hondo?

Jones Rio Hondo Zacapa, about 11 km by road; Aldea El Filo Gualan (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Río Hondo?

Monumento A la Madre, about 12 km by road; Plaza al Maestro (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Río Hondo?

Start in Río Hondo, visit Museo de Paleontología y Arqueología Roberto Woolfolk Saravia, then Monumento A la Madre, then Parque Nacional Cerro Miramundo, then Iglesia El Calvario Teculutan, then Santa Rosalia, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.