Places to visit near

Zunil

Zunil is a town in Quetzaltenango district, Guatemala of about 9,986 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit: 23 forts & heritage, 34 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 churches. The must-see places are Almolonga, Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santo Tomás and Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple.

14.7846° N, 91.4835° WPop. 9,986

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km113
Must-see19
Notable204
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Zunil

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:56 pm

67 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 Zunil
  2. Almolongaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Quetzaltenango Guatemala Templechurch · 30 min
  4. Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Siete Orejasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Chicabal Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santo Tomásviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Zunil
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zunil?

Almolonga (viewpoint, about 5 km), Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santo Tomás (viewpoint, about 11 km), Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple (church, about 12 km), Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Siete Orejas (viewpoint, about 16 km), Entrada Fuentes Georginas Zunil (attraction, about 1 km), Cerro Chuarrancha (viewpoint, about 1 km).

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

113 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 12 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Zunil?

Arco del Sexto Estado de Los Altos, about 8 km by road; Benito Juárez (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zunil?

Cerro Chuarrancha, about 1 km by road; Cerro El Galapago (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zunil?

Start in Zunil, visit Almolonga, then Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple, then Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Siete Orejas, then Chicabal Lake, then Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santo Tomás, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.