Day trip from Tapachula to Escuintla
Escuintla lies 172 km (107 mi) south-east of Tapachula, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 172 km (107 mi) apart, Escuintla is a realistic day trip from Tapachula: about 2 h 48 min each way by road.
| Tapachula | Escuintla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 353,706 | 156,313 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 349 m (1,145 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Escuintla
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.
Where to book tours and tickets in Escuintla
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Staying in Escuintla
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Common questions
How far is Escuintla from Tapachula?
172 km (107 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tapachula; by road roughly 210 km (130 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tapachula to Escuintla by road?
About 2 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tapachula and Escuintla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Escuintla?
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.