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Socoltenango

Socoltenango is a town in Tzimol district, Chiapas, Mexico of about 4,863 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit: 52 churches, 7 forts & heritage and 18 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cascadas de El Chiflón, Zona Arqueológica de Tenam Puente and Zona Arqueológica de Chinkultic.

16.2448° N, 92.3504° WPop. 4,863

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Within 30 km79 places
Within 50 km129
Must-see7
Notable93
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Socoltenango

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:29 pm

109 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 Socoltenango
  2. Cascadas de El Chiflónwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Zona Arqueológica de Tenam Puenteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. José Menezesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. El Vertedorwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Schpoinawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Socoltenango
Today’s loopSocoltenangoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Socoltenango?

Cascadas de El Chiflón (waterfall, about 13 km), Centro Ecoturístico Cascadas El Chiflón (waterfall, about 13 km), El Suspiro (waterfall, about 13 km), Ala de Ángel (waterfall, about 13 km), Mirador del Corona (viewpoint, about 13 km), Quinceañera (waterfall, about 13 km).

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

129 places on Spotwander: 52 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums, 8 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest church to Socoltenango?

Iglesia Elohim Socoltenago, about 1 km by road; Torre Fuerte Soya (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Socoltenango?

José Menezes, about 19 km by road; Busto (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Socoltenango?

Start in Socoltenango, visit Cascadas de El Chiflón, then Zona Arqueológica de Tenam Puente, then José Menezes, then El Vertedor, then Schpoina, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.