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The 15 Best Day Trips from Jalapa

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Jalapa, Guatemala, led by Guatemala City, Villa Nueva, San Salvador. The closest is Jutiapa, about 45 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Jalapa at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Guatemala City56 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Villa Nueva65 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
San Salvador136 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Mixco66 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Soyapango138 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Cobán102 km NW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Santa Ana86 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Mejicanos133 km SE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Escuintla94 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Villa Canales61 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Jutiapa41 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Chichicastenango125 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
San Juan Sacatepéquez71 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Petapa63 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Santa Tecla131 km SE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Jalapa

  1. 1

    Guatemala City, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km west of Jalapa2 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Bernardo O'Higgins.

  2. 2

    Villa Nueva, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km west of Jalapa2 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    San Salvador, El Salvador

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-east of Jalapa4 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Mixco, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km west of Jalapa2 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Soyapango, El Salvador

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-east of Jalapa4 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Cobán, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-west of Jalapa3 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Santa Ana, El Salvador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-east of Jalapa2 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Mejicanos, El Salvador

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-east of Jalapa4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Escuintla, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-west of Jalapa3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Villa Canales, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km west of Jalapa2 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Jutiapa, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south of Jalapa1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Chichicastenango, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km west of Jalapa3 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km west of Jalapa2 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Petapa, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km west of Jalapa2 hr 30 min round trip
  15. 15

    Santa Tecla, El Salvador

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-east of Jalapa4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Jalapa to Guatemala City

A realistic pace for Guatemala City, 56 km from Jalapa. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Jalapa
  2. 09:35Arrive in Guatemala City (1 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50Bernardo O'Higgins
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Guatemala City
  6. 15:35Head back to Jalapa
  7. 16:40Home in Jalapa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Jalapa?
The best day trips from Jalapa are Guatemala City, Villa Nueva, San Salvador, Mixco, Soyapango. The closest is Jutiapa, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Jalapa?
Jutiapa is the closest, 41 km south of Jalapa, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Jalapa?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Jalapa: Jutiapa (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Jalapa for a day out?
Guatemala City is the largest city in day-trip range, 56 km west of Jalapa and about 1 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Jalapa?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Soyapango at 138 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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