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Cities Near Escuintla

Cities near Escuintla, GT: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Amatitlán, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Chimaltenango. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Escuintla, GT is Amatitlán, about 16 mi (25 km) away — roughly 31 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.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Amatitlán16 mi / 25 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Chimaltenango25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Mixco26 mi / 41 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Catarina Pinula27 mi / 43 km52 minDrive/railDay trip
Chinautla34 mi / 54 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Chichicastenango49 mi / 80 km1 hr 29 minDrive/railDay trip
Totonicapán57 mi / 92 km1 hr 42 minDrive/railDay trip
Quetzaltenango61 mi / 99 km1 hr 50 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Sonsonate82 mi / 132 km1 hr 54 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Escuintla

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Amatitlán, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Chimaltenango, Mixco, Santa Catarina Pinula. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Escuintla include Amatitlán, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Chimaltenango, Mixco, Santa Catarina Pinula. The closest is Amatitlán, about 16 miles (25 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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