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The 15 Best Day Trips from Jutiapa

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 Jutiapa, Guatemala, led by Guatemala City, Villa Nueva, San Salvador. The closest is Jalapa, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Jutiapa at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Guatemala City78 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Villa Nueva80 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
San Salvador101 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Mixco86 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Soyapango103 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Cobán142 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Santa Ana49 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Mejicanos98 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Jalapa41 km N45 minHalf-day trip
Escuintla97 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Villa Canales73 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
San Juan Sacatepéquez95 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Petapa76 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Santa Tecla94 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa122 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Jutiapa

  1. 1

    Guatemala City, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north-west of Jutiapa3 hr round trip

    Known for Bernardo O'Higgins.

  2. 2

    Villa Nueva, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km west of Jutiapa2 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    San Salvador, El Salvador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south-east of Jutiapa3 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Mixco, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-west of Jutiapa2 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Soyapango, El Salvador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-east of Jutiapa3 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Cobán, Guatemala

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north of Jutiapa4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Santa Ana, El Salvador

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km south-east of Jutiapa1 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Mejicanos, El Salvador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south-east of Jutiapa3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Jalapa, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km north of Jutiapa1 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Escuintla, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km west of Jutiapa3 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Villa Canales, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km west of Jutiapa2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-west of Jutiapa3 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Petapa, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of Jutiapa3 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Santa Tecla, El Salvador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-east of Jutiapa3 hr round trip
  15. 15

    Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km west of Jutiapa3 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Jutiapa to Guatemala City

A realistic pace for Guatemala City, 78 km from Jutiapa. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Jutiapa
  2. 10:00Arrive in Guatemala City (1 hr 30 min drive)
  3. 10:15Bernardo O'Higgins
  4. 12:15Lunch
  5. 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Guatemala City
  6. 16:00Head back to Jutiapa
  7. 17:30Home in Jutiapa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Jutiapa?
The best day trips from Jutiapa are Guatemala City, Villa Nueva, San Salvador, Mixco, Soyapango. The closest is Jalapa, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Jutiapa?
Jalapa is the closest, 41 km north of Jutiapa, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Jutiapa?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Jutiapa: Jalapa (45 min), Santa Ana (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Jutiapa for a day out?
Guatemala City is the largest city in day-trip range, 78 km north-west of Jutiapa and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Jutiapa?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Cobán at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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