Reserva de la Biosfera Ixil Visis-CabáIglesia Catedral de NebajChixoy ReservoirCascadas de CunenRuinas MayasChitinamit
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Uspantán

Uspantán is a town in Guatemala of about 4,714 people. Within 50 km by road there are 14 places to visit: 5 forts & heritage, 1 churches and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Reserva de la Biosfera Ixil Visis-Cabá, Iglesia Catedral de Nebaj and Chixoy Reservoir.

15.3467° N, 90.8705° WPop. 4,714

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Within 30 km3 places
Within 50 km14
Must-see12
Notable119
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Reserva de la Biosfera Ixil Visis-Cabá

Nature spot · 36 km · Quiché

Iglesia Catedral de Nebaj, church near Uspantán
Must-see

Iglesia Catedral de Nebaj

Church · 38 km · Quiché

Chixoy Reservoir, reservoir near Uspantán
Must-see

Chixoy Reservoir

Reservoir · 48 km · Quiché

Places near Uspantán by type

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One day from Uspantán

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:18 pm

212 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 Uspantán
  2. Reserva de la Biosfera Ixil Visis-Cabánature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Iglesia Catedral de Nebajchurch · 30 min
  4. Cascadas de Cunenwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ruinas Mayasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Chixoy Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  7. Back in Uspantán
Today’s loopUspantánStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Uspantán?

Reserva de la Biosfera Ixil Visis-Cabá (nature spot, about 36 km), Iglesia Catedral de Nebaj (church, about 38 km), Cascadas de Cunen (waterfall, about 18 km), Ruinas Mayas (heritage site, about 25 km), Chixoy Reservoir (reservoir, about 48 km), Chitinamit (heritage site, about 30 km).

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

14 places on Spotwander: 5 forts & heritage, 1 church, 1 sanctuary, 5 waterfalls, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Uspantán?

Ruinas Mayas, about 25 km by road; Chitinamit (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Uspantán?

Iglesia Catedral de Nebaj, about 38 km by road; Holy Cross Cathedral, Santa Cruz del Quiché (58 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Uspantán?

Start in Uspantán, visit Reserva de la Biosfera Ixil Visis-Cabá, then Iglesia Catedral de Nebaj, then Cascadas de Cunen, then Ruinas Mayas, then Chixoy Reservoir, and drive back — about 212 km by road in all.