Sacatepéquez district, Guatemala

Places to visit near Sumpango

Sumpango is a town in Sacatepéquez district, Guatemala, home to about 20,884 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit — 56 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints and 26 museums. The must-see places are Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (10 km), Parque Nacional Los Aposentos (11 km) and Iglesia la Merced (12 km).

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Sumpango at a glance

Location
Sacatepéquez district, Guatemala
Population
about 20,884
Coordinates
14.6462° N, 90.7343° W
Places within 50 km
194 (24 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 Sumpango

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Churches near Sumpango

66 churches within 100 km of Sumpango. The closest is Iglesia Evangelica Gracia de Dios (1 km); the best-known is Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sumpango

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sumpango. The closest is Salon Parroquial (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sumpango

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sumpango. The closest is Cerro Chichulin (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Sumpango

37 museums within 100 km of Sumpango. The closest is Museo Regional de Santiago (8 km); the best-known is Casa Santo Domingo (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sumpango

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sumpango. The closest is Lago de Amatitlán (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sumpango

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sumpango. The closest is Parque Nacional Los Aposentos (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Sumpango

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sumpango
  2. 12 km Casa Santo Domingo · museum, Sacatepéquez
  3. 1 km Catedral de San José · church, Sacatepéquez
  4. 1 km Iglesia la Merced · church, Sacatepéquez
  5. 2 km Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción · church, Sacatepéquez
  6. 13 km Parque Nacional Los Aposentos · nature spot, Chimaltenango
  7. 11 km Back to Sumpango

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How to reach Sumpango

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    Within 15 km of Sumpango

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sumpango by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5666Iglesia Evangelica Gracia de Dios (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5060Salon Parroquial (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3749Cerro Chichulin (3 km)
    Museums2637Museo Regional de Santiago (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs211Lago de Amatitlán (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710Parque Nacional Los Aposentos (11 km)
    Other attractions78Centra Sur (26 km)
    Parks34IRTRA Mundo Petapa (27 km)
    Beaches & coast14Girazú (11 km)
    Waterfalls44Cascada La Rinconada (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Da'wah Mosque of Guatemala (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla de Los Gatos (67 km)
    Caves01Entrance to Cerro Tzankujil (71 km)

    Sumpango: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sumpango?

    Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (church, about 10 km), Parque Nacional Los Aposentos (nature spot, about 11 km), Iglesia la Merced (church, about 12 km), Casa Santo Domingo (museum, about 12 km), Catedral de San José (church, about 12 km), Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales (museum, about 13 km).

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

    194 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Sumpango?

    Iglesia Evangelica Gracia de Dios, about 1 km by road; Getsemaní (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sumpango?

    Salon Parroquial, about 1 km by road; Doña Clara (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sumpango?

    Cerro Chichulin, about 3 km by road; Cerro El Rejon (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sumpango?

    Start in Sumpango, visit Casa Santo Domingo, then Catedral de San José, then Iglesia la Merced, then Templo de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, then Parque Nacional Los Aposentos, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sumpango?

    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 Sumpango

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