Day trip from Tapachula to Petapa
Petapa lies 188 km (117 mi) east of Tapachula, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 188 km (117 mi) apart, Petapa is a realistic day trip from Tapachula: about 3 h 3 min each way by road.
| Tapachula | Petapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 353,706 | 135,447 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 1,283 m (4,209 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Petapa
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 Petapa
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Staying in Petapa
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Book a hotel in Petapa
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Common questions
How far is Petapa from Tapachula?
188 km (117 mi) in a straight line, east of Tapachula; by road roughly 229 km (142 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tapachula to Petapa by road?
About 3 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tapachula and Petapa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Petapa?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.