Places to visit near

Zacualpa

Zacualpa is a town in Guatemala of about 9,241 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit: 3 churches, 10 forts & heritage and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Iglesia de Santo Tomás, Chichicastenango Regional Museum and Museo de Q'umarkaj.

15.0268° N, 90.8782° WPop. 9,241

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Within 30 km2 places
Within 50 km28
Must-see39
Notable223
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Zacualpa

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:32 pm

161 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 Zacualpa
  2. Ruinas Mayasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. La Cascada Parque Naturalwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Museo de Q'umarkajmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Iglesia de Santo Tomáschurch · 30 min
  6. Parque Nacional Iximchénature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Zacualpa
Today’s loopZacualpaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zacualpa?

Iglesia de Santo Tomás (church, about 33 km), Chichicastenango Regional Museum (museum, about 33 km), Museo de Q'umarkaj (museum, about 39 km), Ruinas Mayas (heritage site, about 21 km), Parque Nacional Iximché (nature spot, about 44 km), La Cascada Parque Natural (waterfall, about 27 km).

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

28 places on Spotwander: 3 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest church to Zacualpa?

Iglesia de Santo Tomás, about 33 km by road; Capilla del Calvario (34 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Zacualpa?

Ruinas Mayas, about 21 km by road; Arco Gucumatz (33 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zacualpa?

Start in Zacualpa, visit Ruinas Mayas, then La Cascada Parque Natural, then Museo de Q'umarkaj, then Iglesia de Santo Tomás, then Parque Nacional Iximché, and drive back — about 161 km by road in all.