Travel Guide of Zunil in Guatemala by Influencers and Travelers

Zunil is a town and municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala with a surface area of 80 square kilometres. The town of Zunil is located 9 kilometres from the city of Quetzaltenango, on the bank of the Salamá River.

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1 - Volcán Santa María

   8 km away

Santa María Volcano is a large active volcano in the western highlands of Guatemala, in the Quetzaltenango Department near the city of Quetzaltenango.

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2 - San Juan La Laguna

   24 km away

San Juan La Laguna is a municipality on the southwest shore of Lago de Atitlán, Sololá, Guatemala. It consists of the village named San Juan La Laguna and three smaller aldeas in the nearby mountain. The population is approximately 95% Tz'utujil.

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3 - Climbing in Quetzaltenango

   9 km away

We are a group of friends, experienced rock climbers and travelers that are looking forward to maximize your experience in this beautiful country that has so much to offer. We want to introduce you to the climbing world and its community which is the best part of it. We wanna make a lifetime experience out of this. We want you to learn, know a little bit more about yourself and grow, because that’s what climbing it’s about.

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4 - San Pedro La Laguna

   26 km away

San Pedro La Laguna is a Guatemalan town on the southwest shore of Lake Atitlán. For centuries, San Pedro La Laguna has been inhabited by the Tz'utujil people, and in recent years it has also become a tourist destination for its Spanish language schools, nightlife, and proximity to the lake and volcanoes.

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5 - Volcán San Pedro

   27 km away

Volcán San Pedro is a 3,020-metre stratovolcano on the shores of Lago de Atitlán, in the Sololá Department of southern Guatemala. At its base is the village of San Pedro La Laguna.

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6 - Archaeology Tours in Quetzaltenango

   9 km away

Visit an archeological site + one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Guatemala and a small town, all in one day with the best company by your side. Our first stop will be the archeological site of Zaculeu, known for its restored ruins. This place belonged to the Mam Mayan kingdom but was conquered by the Spanish and their allies in 1525 after an intense war. Then we will visit El Mirador Juan Dieguez Olaverri. Get amazed by all the beauty surrounding this place. This is one of the highest points in Guatemala and has some of the best views. There is an abandoned country house in the mountain, and it is a great stop for a picture, as well as the views of the entire valley. Lastly, don´t miss the chance to visit a small town in between Zaculeu and El Mirador Juan Dieguez Olaverri, it is a picturesque town that you will definitely like. This is the perfect circuit if you´re looking to do different activities in one day.

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7 - Lake Atitlán

   27 km away

Lake Atitlán is a lake in the Guatemalan Highlands of the Sierra Madre mountain range. It is in the Sololá Department of southwestern Guatemala. It is the deepest lake in Central America.

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8 - Mazatenango

   28 km away

Mazatenango is a town with a population of 77,431, and a municipality in the Suchitepéquez department of Guatemala. It is the capital of Suchitepéquez department and is located 165km from Guatemala City.

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9 - Bird Watching in Quetzaltenango

   9 km away

Spend a good half day exploring the ceremonial center of the Mam Mayan culture on your visit to the Volcano and Laguna de Chicabal. View Mayan altars where ceremonies were held celebrating important dates on the Mayan calendar. Also lots of birds to see as well as local agricultural activities . Nice and not that difficult to do with children and / or elderly people using the local 4x4 called " el torito " .

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10 - Sololá

   33 km away

Sololá is a city in Guatemala. It is the capital of the department of Sololá and the administrative seat of Sololá municipality. It is located close to Lake Atitlan. The name is a Hispanicized form of its pre-Columbian name, one spelling variant of which is Tz'olojya.

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11 - Mirador del Lago Atitlán

   33 km away
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12 - Hotel Atitlan

   34 km away
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13 - Panajachel

   36 km away

Panajachel is a town in the southwestern Guatemalan Highlands, less than 140 kilometres from Guatemala City, in the department of Sololá. It serves as the administrative centre for the surrounding municipality of the same name. The elevation is 1,597 metres.

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14 - Retalhuleu

   36 km away

The city of Retalhuleu is situated in south-western Guatemala. It is the departmental seat of Retalhuleu Department as well as the municipal seat of Retalhuleu Municipality. Retalhuleu stands at about 240 metres above sea level. The city has a population of 90,505. Locally it is nicknamed "Reu."

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