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The 15 Best Day Trips from San Juan Sacatepéquez

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 San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, led by Guatemala City, Villa Nueva, Cobán. The closest is Chinautla, 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 San Juan Sacatepéquez at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Guatemala City17 km SE25 minHalf-day trip
Villa Nueva22 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Cobán88 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Quetzaltenango96 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Santa Ana143 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Jalapa71 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Escuintla49 km S55 minHalf-day trip
Villa Canales29 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Jutiapa95 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Chichicastenango56 km NW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Petapa26 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa59 km SW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Chiquimula118 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Coatepeque131 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Chinautla16 km E25 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from San Juan Sacatepéquez

  1. 1

    Guatemala City, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south-east of San Juan Sacatepéquez50 min round trip

    Known for Bernardo O'Higgins.

  2. 2

    Villa Nueva, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km south of San Juan Sacatepéquez1 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Cobán, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north of San Juan Sacatepéquez2 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km west of San Juan Sacatepéquez3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Santa Ana, El Salvador

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-east of San Juan Sacatepéquez4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Jalapa, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km east of San Juan Sacatepéquez2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Escuintla, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km south of San Juan Sacatepéquez1 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Villa Canales, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south-east of San Juan Sacatepéquez1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Jutiapa, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south-east of San Juan Sacatepéquez3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Chichicastenango, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north-west of San Juan Sacatepéquez2 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Petapa, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south of San Juan Sacatepéquez1 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south-west of San Juan Sacatepéquez2 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Chiquimula, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km east of San Juan Sacatepéquez3 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Coatepeque, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km west of San Juan Sacatepéquez4 hr 10 min round trip
  15. 15

    Chinautla, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km east of San Juan Sacatepéquez50 min round trip

A sample day trip: San Juan Sacatepéquez to Guatemala City

A realistic pace for Guatemala City, 17 km from San Juan Sacatepéquez. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave San Juan Sacatepéquez
  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 San Juan Sacatepéquez
  7. 15:20Home in San Juan Sacatepéquez

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from San Juan Sacatepéquez?
The best day trips from San Juan Sacatepéquez are Guatemala City, Villa Nueva, Cobán, Quetzaltenango, Santa Ana. The closest is Chinautla, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from San Juan Sacatepéquez?
Chinautla is the closest, 16 km east of San Juan Sacatepéquez, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of San Juan Sacatepéquez?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of San Juan Sacatepéquez: Chinautla (25 min), Guatemala City (25 min), Villa Nueva (35 min), Petapa (40 min), Villa Canales (45 min), Escuintla (55 min).
What is the biggest city near San Juan Sacatepéquez for a day out?
Guatemala City is the largest city in day-trip range, 17 km south-east of San Juan Sacatepéquez 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 San Juan Sacatepéquez?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Santa Ana at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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