Day trip from Tuxtla to Coatepeque
Coatepeque lies 264 km (164 mi) south-east of Tuxtla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 264 km (164 mi) apart, Coatepeque is a realistic day trip from Tuxtla: about 4 h 18 min each way by road.
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| Tuxtla | Coatepeque | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 604,147 | 105,415 |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 500 m (1,640 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Postal codes | 73440 | 09020 |
What changes when you arrive in Coatepeque
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 Coatepeque
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Staying in Coatepeque
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Common questions
How far is Coatepeque from Tuxtla?
264 km (164 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tuxtla; by road roughly 322 km (200 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tuxtla to Coatepeque by road?
About 4 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tuxtla and Coatepeque?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Coatepeque?
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.