Places to visit near

Tucurú

Tucurú is a town in Alta Verapaz district, Guatemala of about 4,772 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit: 30 churches, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Semuc Champey, Cobán Guatemala Temple and Mision Coban.

15.2940° N, 90.1192° WPop. 4,772

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Within 30 km50 places
Within 50 km109
Must-see8
Notable70
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Tucurú

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:17 pm

171 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 Tucurú
  2. Cascada Salto del Chilascówaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Rubel Powaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Gruta Chicoycave · 1 hrs
  5. Cobán Guatemala Templechurch · 30 min
  6. Semuc Champeynature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Tucurú
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tucurú?

Rubel Po (waterfall, about 16 km), Biotopo del Quetzal (nature spot, about 18 km), Semuc Champey (nature spot, about 40 km), Cobán Guatemala Temple (church, about 40 km), Gruta Chicoy (cave, about 20 km), Cueva de Chicoy (cave, about 20 km).

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

109 places on Spotwander: 30 churches, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage, 10 caves, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Tucurú?

La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Dios Israelita Purulha Baja Verapaz (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Tucurú?

Reserva Natural Privada Peña de Angel, about 10 km by road; Reserva Natural Privada X'been Tzul Alvarrué (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tucurú?

Start in Tucurú, visit Cascada Salto del Chilascó, then Rubel Po, then Gruta Chicoy, then Cobán Guatemala Temple, then Semuc Champey, and drive back — about 171 km by road in all.