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Things to see in Jutiapa (Guatemala): 21 places and when to go
Jutiapa is a town in Guatemala with around 51,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Nature (21), Mountains (15). The best known are Chingo, Volcán Amayo and Cerro de la Pava. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April to May, July to August and October. In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Guatemala · 14.29, -89.9
- Population
- About 51,000
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- November to March.
- Also possible
- April to May, July to August and October.
- Nearest airport
- GUA Guatemala City, 75 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Volcan Suchitan, at 2,046 m.
What to see in Jutiapa
The places in and around Jutiapa, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- ChingoStratovolcano on the border between Guatemala and El Salvador27 km
- Volcán AmayoMountain in Guatemala11 km
- Cerro de la PavaHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala9.0 km
- Cerro El CauloteHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala26 km
- Cerro El JoboHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala24 km
- Cerro El PinoHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala25 km
- Cerro El PlatanilloHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala18 km
- Cerro El PresidenteHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala26 km
- Cerro GranadaHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala27 km
- Cerro La AhorcadaHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala21 km
- Cerro La IslaHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala24 km
- Cerro de Las YeguasHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala24 km
- Cerro MongoyHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala22 km
- Cerro RedondoHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala18 km
- Cerro Santa ElenaHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala27 km
- Cerro TultepequeHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala20 km
- Loma ChinoHill in Jutiapa Department, Guatemala19 km
- Volcán IxtepequeVolcano28 km
- Volcán Las VíborasVolcano21 km
- Volcan SuchitanVolcano18 km
- Volcán TahualVolcano16 km
When to go to Jutiapa
The best time to visit Jutiapa is November to March; also possible: April to May, July to August and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:14
- FebBest time11:32
- MarBest time11:54
- AprPossible12:19
- MayPossible12:40
- JunBetter not12:50
- JulPossible12:46
- AugPossible12:29
- SepBetter not12:05
- OctPossible11:40
- NovBest time11:19
- DecBest time11:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10. In January, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to Guatemala in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Jutiapa
The nearest main airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA, Guatemala City), 75 km as the crow flies. How to get around Guatemala (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Esquipulas11 places66 km
- Guatemala City18 places77 km
- Antigua Guatemala23 places95 km
- Puerto San José7 places107 km
- Chimaltenango7 places107 km
- Quetzaltenango12 places185 km
And all of Guatemala, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Jutiapa?
The best known: Chingo, Volcán Amayo, Cerro de la Pava, Cerro El Caulote, Cerro El Jobo. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Jutiapa?
November to March; also possible: April to May, July to August and October. In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10.
How do you get to Jutiapa?
The nearest main airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 75 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Jutiapa as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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