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The 15 Best Day Trips from Petapa

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 Petapa, Guatemala, led by Guatemala City, Mixco, Cobán. The closest is Mixco, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Petapa at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Guatemala City16 km N25 minHalf-day trip
Mixco15 km N25 minHalf-day trip
Cobán110 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Quetzaltenango110 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Santa Ana122 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Jalapa63 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Escuintla33 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Jutiapa76 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Chichicastenango77 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
San Juan Sacatepéquez26 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa53 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Chiquimula114 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Coatepeque142 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Chinautla23 km N35 minHalf-day trip
Totonicapán97 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Petapa

  1. 1

    Guatemala City, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north of Petapa50 min round trip

    Known for Bernardo O'Higgins.

  2. 2

    Mixco, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km north of Petapa50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Cobán, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north of Petapa3 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Petapa3 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Santa Ana, El Salvador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south-east of Petapa3 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Jalapa, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km east of Petapa2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Escuintla, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km south-west of Petapa1 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Jutiapa, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km east of Petapa3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Chichicastenango, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north-west of Petapa3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north of Petapa1 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km west of Petapa2 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Chiquimula, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km east of Petapa3 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Coatepeque, Guatemala

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km west of Petapa4 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Chinautla, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north of Petapa1 hr 10 min round trip
  15. 15

    Totonicapán, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-west of Petapa3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Petapa to Guatemala City

A realistic pace for Guatemala City, 16 km from Petapa. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Petapa
  2. 08:55Arrive in Guatemala City (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Bernardo O'Higgins
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Guatemala City
  6. 14:55Head back to Petapa
  7. 15:20Home in Petapa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Petapa?
The best day trips from Petapa are Guatemala City, Mixco, Cobán, Quetzaltenango, Santa Ana. The closest is Mixco, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Petapa?
Mixco is the closest, 15 km north of Petapa, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Petapa?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Petapa: Mixco (25 min), Guatemala City (25 min), Chinautla (35 min), San Juan Sacatepéquez (40 min), Escuintla (40 min), Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Petapa for a day out?
Guatemala City is the largest city in day-trip range, 16 km north of Petapa and about 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Petapa?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Coatepeque 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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