Day trip from Santa Tecla to Chiquimula
Chiquimula lies 128 km (80 mi) north of Santa Tecla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 128 km (80 mi) apart, Chiquimula is a realistic day trip from Santa Tecla: about 2 h 5 min each way by road.
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| Santa Tecla | Chiquimula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador | Guatemala |
| Population | 124,694 | 111,505 |
| Elevation | 965 m (3,166 ft) | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Chiquimula
Crossing from El Salvador into Guatemala: money changes from the Dollar 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 tours and tickets in Chiquimula
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Staying in Chiquimula
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Common questions
How far is Chiquimula from Santa Tecla?
128 km (80 mi) in a straight line, north of Santa Tecla; by road roughly 156 km (97 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Tecla to Chiquimula by road?
About 2 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Tecla 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.