The 15 Best Day Trips from Guatemala City

Nearby Guatemala destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.

The best day trips from Guatemala City, Guatemala - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Villa Nueva, Cobán, Quetzaltenango. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.

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    Villa Nueva, Guatemala

    15 km SW of Guatemala City618,397 people
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    Cobán, Guatemala

    93 km N of Guatemala City212,047 people
  3. 3

    Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

    111 km W of Guatemala City180,706 people
  4. 4

    Santa Ana, El Salvador

    126 km SE of Guatemala City176,661 people
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    Jalapa, Guatemala

    56 km E of Guatemala City159,840 people
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    Escuintla, Guatemala

    48 km SW of Guatemala City156,313 people
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    Villa Canales, Guatemala

    18 km S of Guatemala City155,423 people
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    Jutiapa, Guatemala

    78 km SE of Guatemala City145,880 people
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    Chichicastenango, Guatemala

    73 km NW of Guatemala City141,567 people
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    San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

    17 km NW of Guatemala City136,886 people
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    Petapa, Guatemala

    16 km S of Guatemala City135,447 people
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    Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala

    65 km SW of Guatemala City112,780 people
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    Chiquimula, Guatemala

    105 km E of Guatemala City111,505 people
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    Coatepeque, Guatemala

    145 km W of Guatemala City105,415 people
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    Totonicapán, Guatemala

    96 km W of Guatemala City103,952 people

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Guatemala City?
Popular day trips from Guatemala City include Villa Nueva, Cobán, Quetzaltenango, Santa Ana, Jalapa. All are within about 150 km.
How far are day trips from Guatemala City?
These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Guatemala City. The closest is Villa Nueva, about 15 km SW.
How do you plan day trips from Guatemala City?
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