Driving from Puerto Cortez to Chiquimula
Chiquimula lies 207 km (129 mi) south-west of Puerto Cortez, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 10 min without stops, over roughly 253 km (157 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Puerto Cortez | Chiquimula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Guatemala |
| Population | 142,311 | 111,505 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Chiquimula
Crossing from Honduras into Guatemala: money changes from the Lempira to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book car hire from Puerto Cortez to Chiquimula
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Staying in Chiquimula
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Common questions
How far is Chiquimula from Puerto Cortez?
207 km (129 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Puerto Cortez; by road roughly 253 km (157 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puerto Cortez to Chiquimula by car?
About 3 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto Cortez and Chiquimula?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chiquimula?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
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.