Cities Near Chimaltenango
Cities near Chimaltenango, GT: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including San Juan Sacatepéquez, Amatitlán, Guatemala City. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Chimaltenango, GT is San Juan Sacatepéquez, about 12 mi (20 km) away — roughly 42 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Sacatepéquez | 12 mi / 20 km | 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Amatitlán | 18 mi / 28 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Guatemala City | 21 mi / 33 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Escuintla | 25 mi / 40 km | 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa | 26 mi / 42 km | 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Chichicastenango | 28 mi / 44 km | 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Totonicapán | 40 mi / 65 km | 1 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Quetzaltenango | 48 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Huehuetenango | 63 mi / 101 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cobán | 63 mi / 102 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Chimaltenango
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: San Juan Sacatepéquez, Amatitlán, Guatemala City, Escuintla, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Chimaltenango include San Juan Sacatepéquez, Amatitlán, Guatemala City, Escuintla, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa. The closest is San Juan Sacatepéquez, about 12 miles (20 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Chimaltenango
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit San Juan Sacatepéquez
- → Best time to visit Amatitlán
- → Best time to visit Guatemala City
- → Best time to visit Escuintla
- → Best time to visit Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa
- → Best time to visit Chichicastenango
- → Best time to visit Totonicapán
- → Best time to visit Quetzaltenango
- → Best time to visit Huehuetenango
- → Best time to visit Cobán