Jalapa district, Guatemala

Places to visit near Sanarate

Sanarate is a town in Jalapa district, Guatemala, home to about 15,843 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 20 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 museums. The must-see places are Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Jumay (31 km), Mapa En Relieve (45 km) and Iglesia Cerrito del Carmen (46 km).

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Sanarate, Guatemala
Sanarate, Jalapa district, Guatemala. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sanarate at a glance

Location
Jalapa district, Guatemala
Population
about 15,843
Coordinates
14.7883° N, 90.1988° W
Places within 50 km
57 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Sanarate

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Churches near Sanarate

65 churches within 100 km of Sanarate. The closest is Iglesia Adventista Los Mangos (35 km); the best-known is Iglesia Cerrito del Carmen (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sanarate

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sanarate. The closest is Monumento A la Madre (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sanarate

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sanarate. The closest is Cerro Almolonga (13 km); the best-known is Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Jumay (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Sanarate

27 museums within 100 km of Sanarate. The closest is Museo Carlos F. Novella (43 km); the best-known is Museo del Ferrocarril (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sanarate

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sanarate. The closest is Laguna de Ayarza (53 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Sanarate

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Sanarate. The closest is Catarata de Urlanta (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Sanarate

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 177 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sanarate
  2. 21 km Monumento A la Madre · heritage site, El Progreso
  3. 39 km Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Jumay · viewpoint, Jalapa
  4. 23 km Cerro Almolonga · viewpoint, Jalapa
  5. 47 km Santuario Arquidiocesano del Señor San José · church, Guatemala Department
  6. 1 km Iglesia Cerrito del Carmen · church, Guatemala Department
  7. 46 km Back to Sanarate

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sanarate by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2065Iglesia Adventista Los Mangos (35 km)
    Forts & heritage1356Monumento A la Madre (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints355Cerro Almolonga (13 km)
    Museums827Museo Carlos F. Novella (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs013Laguna de Ayarza (53 km)
    Waterfalls512Catarata de Urlanta (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Parque Ecológico Pino Dulce (36 km)
    Other attractions37Centra Norte (39 km)
    Caves05Cueva El Negro (62 km)
    Parks13Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias (48 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Da'wah Mosque of Guatemala (49 km)
    Beaches & coast01Girazú (85 km)

    Sanarate: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sanarate?

    Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Jumay (viewpoint, about 31 km), Cerro Almolonga (viewpoint, about 13 km), Monumento A la Madre (heritage site, about 21 km), Mapa En Relieve (attraction, about 45 km), Iglesia Cerrito del Carmen (church, about 46 km), Santuario Arquidiocesano del Señor San José (church, about 46 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 20 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 5 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Sanarate?

    Iglesia Adventista Los Mangos, about 35 km by road; Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Expectación (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sanarate?

    Monumento A la Madre, about 21 km by road; Acasaguastlan (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sanarate?

    Cerro Almolonga, about 13 km by road; Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Jumay (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sanarate?

    Start in Sanarate, visit Monumento A la Madre, then Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Jumay, then Cerro Almolonga, then Santuario Arquidiocesano del Señor San José, then Iglesia Cerrito del Carmen, and drive back — about 177 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sanarate?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Sanarate

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sanarate’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sanarate on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.