Cities Near Quetzaltenango
Cities near Quetzaltenango, GT: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including San Francisco El Alto, Chichicastenango, Huehuetenango. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Quetzaltenango, GT is San Francisco El Alto, about 9 mi (15 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.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco El Alto | 9 mi / 15 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Chichicastenango | 28 mi / 45 km | 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Huehuetenango | 34 mi / 54 km | 1 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa | 48 mi / 77 km | 1 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Chimaltenango | 48 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tapachula | 50 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Juan Sacatepéquez | 59 mi / 95 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Escuintla | 61 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Amatitlán | 64 mi / 103 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Guatemala City | 68 mi / 110 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Quetzaltenango
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: San Francisco El Alto, Chichicastenango, Huehuetenango, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Chimaltenango. 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 Quetzaltenango include San Francisco El Alto, Chichicastenango, Huehuetenango, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Chimaltenango. The closest is San Francisco El Alto, about 9 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Quetzaltenango
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit San Francisco El Alto
- → Best time to visit Chichicastenango
- → Best time to visit Huehuetenango
- → Best time to visit Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa
- → Best time to visit Chimaltenango
- → Best time to visit Tapachula
- → Best time to visit San Juan Sacatepéquez
- → Best time to visit Escuintla
- → Best time to visit Amatitlán
- → Best time to visit Guatemala City