Day trip from Mixco to Santa Tecla
Santa Tecla lies 178 km (110 mi) south-east of Mixco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 178 km (110 mi) apart, Santa Tecla is a realistic day trip from Mixco: about 2 h 54 min each way by road.
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| Mixco | Santa Tecla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala | El Salvador |
| Population | 465,773 | 124,694 |
| Elevation | 1,726 m (5,663 ft) | 965 m (3,166 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) |
What changes when you arrive in Santa Tecla
Crossing from Guatemala into El Salvador: money changes from the Quetzal to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +503; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648879 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Santa Tecla
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Staying in Santa Tecla
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Common questions
How far is Santa Tecla from Mixco?
178 km (110 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mixco; by road roughly 217 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mixco to Santa Tecla by road?
About 2 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mixco and Santa Tecla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Santa Tecla?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.