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The 15 Best Day Trips from Villa Canales

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 Villa Canales, Guatemala, led by Guatemala City, Mixco, Cobán. The closest is Guatemala City, about 25 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Villa Canales at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Guatemala City18 km N25 minHalf-day trip
Mixco18 km NW25 minHalf-day trip
Cobán111 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Quetzaltenango114 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Santa Ana119 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Jalapa61 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Escuintla34 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Jutiapa73 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Chichicastenango80 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
San Juan Sacatepéquez29 km NW45 minHalf-day trip
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa55 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Chiquimula112 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Coatepeque145 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Chinautla25 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Totonicapán101 km NW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Villa Canales

  1. 1

    Guatemala City, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north of Villa Canales50 min round trip

    Known for Bernardo O'Higgins.

  2. 2

    Mixco, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north-west of Villa Canales50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Cobán, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Villa Canales3 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km west of Villa Canales3 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Santa Ana, El Salvador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south-east of Villa Canales3 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Jalapa, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km east of Villa Canales2 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Escuintla, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km south-west of Villa Canales1 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Jutiapa, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km east of Villa Canales2 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Chichicastenango, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-west of Villa Canales2 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km north-west of Villa Canales1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km west of Villa Canales2 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Chiquimula, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km east of Villa Canales3 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Coatepeque, Guatemala

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Villa Canales4 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Chinautla, Guatemala

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north of Villa Canales1 hr 20 min round trip
  15. 15

    Totonicapán, Guatemala

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north-west of Villa Canales3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Villa Canales to Guatemala City

A realistic pace for Guatemala City, 18 km from Villa Canales. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Villa Canales
  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 Villa Canales
  7. 15:20Home in Villa Canales

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Villa Canales?
The best day trips from Villa Canales are Guatemala City, Mixco, Cobán, Quetzaltenango, Santa Ana. The closest is Guatemala City, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Villa Canales?
Guatemala City is the closest, 18 km north of Villa Canales, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Villa Canales?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Villa Canales: Guatemala City (25 min), Mixco (25 min), Chinautla (40 min), San Juan Sacatepéquez (45 min), Escuintla (40 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Villa Canales?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Coatepeque at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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