Driving from Santa Tecla to Villa Canales
Villa Canales lies 162 km (101 mi) north-west of Santa Tecla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 28 min without stops, over roughly 198 km (123 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Santa Tecla | Villa Canales | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador | Guatemala |
| Population | 124,694 | 155,423 |
| Elevation | 965 m (3,166 ft) | 1,218 m (3,996 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Villa Canales
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 car hire from Santa Tecla to Villa Canales
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Staying in Villa Canales
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Common questions
How far is Villa Canales from Santa Tecla?
162 km (101 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Santa Tecla; by road roughly 198 km (123 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Tecla to Villa Canales by car?
About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Tecla and Villa Canales?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Villa Canales?
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.