The 15 Best Day Trips from Petapa

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 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.

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 Petapa

  1. 1

    Guatemala City, Guatemala

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

    Known for Bernardo O'Higgins.

  2. 2

    Mixco, Guatemala

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

    Cobán, Guatemala

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

    Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

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

    Santa Ana, El Salvador

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

    Jalapa, Guatemala

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

    Escuintla, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km south-west of Petapa
  8. 8

    Jutiapa, Guatemala

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

    Chichicastenango, Guatemala

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

    San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north of Petapa
  11. 11

    Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala

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

    Chiquimula, Guatemala

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

    Coatepeque, Guatemala

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km west of Petapa
  14. 14

    Chinautla, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north of Petapa
  15. 15

    Totonicapán, Guatemala

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

A sample day: Petapa to Guatemala City

  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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Petapa?
For a weekend away from Petapa, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Coatepeque (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Santa Ana (122 km, 1 hr 55 min), Chiquimula (114 km, 1 hr 45 min), Quetzaltenango (110 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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