Tapachula to Totonicapán by bus
Totonicapán lies 97 km (60 mi) east of Tapachula, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 1 h 59 min including stops, over roughly 118 km (73 mi) of road.
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| Tapachula | Totonicapán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 353,706 | 103,952 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 2,499 m (8,199 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Totonicapán
Crossing from Mexico into Guatemala: money changes from the Peso 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.
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Staying in Totonicapán
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Common questions
How far is Totonicapán from Tapachula?
97 km (60 mi) in a straight line, east of Tapachula; by road roughly 118 km (73 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tapachula to Totonicapán by bus?
About 1 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tapachula and Totonicapán?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Totonicapán?
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.