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San Pedro Necta

San Pedro Necta is a town in Huehuetenango district, Guatemala of about 3,554 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit: 42 forts & heritage, 26 churches and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ruinas el Lagartero, Reserva Natural Privada La Igualdad and Laguna Yolnhajab’.

15.4914° N, 91.7655° WPop. 3,554

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Within 30 km62 places
Within 50 km102
Must-see9
Notable137
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from San Pedro Necta

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:15 pm

180 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 San Pedro Necta
  2. Ceibaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Isotewaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ruinas el Lagarteroheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cerro Chemalviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Altar Mayaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in San Pedro Necta
Today’s loopSan Pedro NectaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near San Pedro Necta?

Generación 4:12 (church, about 1 km), Sitio Arqueológico Tecpán (heritage site, about 1 km), Ceiba (heritage site, about 28 km), Ruinas el Lagartero (heritage site, about 49 km), Cerro Chemal (viewpoint, about 31 km), Parque Regional Municipal La Montañita (nature spot, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of San Pedro Necta?

102 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 waterfalls, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to San Pedro Necta?

Sitio Arqueológico Tecpán, about 1 km by road; Sitio Arqueológico Toschum (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to San Pedro Necta?

Generación 4:12, about 1 km by road; Congregación la Luz del Mundo Aldea Lacumbre (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from San Pedro Necta?

Start in San Pedro Necta, visit Ceiba, then Isote, then Ruinas el Lagartero, then Cerro Chemal, then Altar Maya, and drive back — about 180 km by road in all.