Cities Near San Francisco El Alto
Cities near San Francisco El Alto, GT: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Totonicapán, Quetzaltenango, Chichicastenango. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to San Francisco El Alto, GT is Totonicapán, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totonicapán | 6 mi / 10 km | 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Quetzaltenango | 9 mi / 15 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Chichicastenango | 22 mi / 36 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Huehuetenango | 26 mi / 42 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Chimaltenango | 46 mi / 74 km | 1 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa | 51 mi / 81 km | 1 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tapachula | 54 mi / 88 km | 1 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Juan Sacatepéquez | 56 mi / 89 km | 1 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Escuintla | 63 mi / 101 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Amatitlán | 63 mi / 101 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from San Francisco El Alto
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Totonicapán, Quetzaltenango, Chichicastenango, Huehuetenango, 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 San Francisco El Alto include Totonicapán, Quetzaltenango, Chichicastenango, Huehuetenango, Chimaltenango. The closest is Totonicapán, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Totonicapán
- → Best time to visit Quetzaltenango
- → Best time to visit Chichicastenango
- → Best time to visit Huehuetenango
- → Best time to visit Chimaltenango
- → Best time to visit Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa
- → Best time to visit Tapachula
- → Best time to visit San Juan Sacatepéquez
- → Best time to visit Escuintla
- → Best time to visit Amatitlán