The 15 Best Day Trips from Cobán

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Cobán, Guatemala, led by Guatemala City, Villa Nueva, Mixco. The closest is Chinautla, about 1 hr 20 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Cobán

  1. 1

    Guatemala City, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south of Cobán

    Known for Bernardo O'Higgins.

  2. 2

    Villa Nueva, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south of Cobán
  3. 3

    Mixco, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south of Cobán
  4. 4

    Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of Cobán
  5. 5

    Jalapa, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-east of Cobán
  6. 6

    Escuintla, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south of Cobán
  7. 7

    Villa Canales, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south of Cobán
  8. 8

    Jutiapa, Guatemala

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south of Cobán
  9. 9

    Chichicastenango, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south-west of Cobán
  10. 10

    San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south of Cobán
  11. 11

    Petapa, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south of Cobán
  12. 12

    Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-west of Cobán
  13. 13

    Chiquimula, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south-east of Cobán
  14. 14

    Chinautla, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south of Cobán
  15. 15

    Totonicapán, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-west of Cobán

A sample day: Cobán to Guatemala City

  1. 08:30Leave Cobán
  2. 09:55Arrive in Guatemala City (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10Bernardo O'Higgins
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Guatemala City
  6. 15:55Head back to Cobán
  7. 17:20Home in Cobán

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cobán?
The best day trips from Cobán are Guatemala City, Villa Nueva, Mixco, Quetzaltenango, Jalapa. The closest is Chinautla, about 1 hr 20 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Cobán?
Chinautla is the closest, 86 km south of Cobán, roughly 1 hr 20 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Cobán for a day out?
Guatemala City is the largest city in day-trip range, 93 km south of Cobán and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Cobán?
For a weekend away from Cobán, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), Jutiapa (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Quetzaltenango (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Escuintla (137 km, 2 hr 10 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Cobán?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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