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San Bartolo

Totonicapán, Guatemala · North America

About San Bartolo

San Bartolo sits on the route: 15 minutes from Momostenango, 50km from Lake Atitlan.

San Bartolo is a town located in Totonicapán, Guatemala. With a population of 1,290, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Bartolo sits in Guatemala. It's in the America/Guatemala time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Bartolo to your route.

About San Bartolo

San Bartolo is a municipality in the Totonicapán Department of Guatemala. It is north of San Francisco El Alto and west of Santa María Chiquimula. This hilly region is situated in rugged highlands. Long-leafed pine forests and red soil give the surroundings the flavor of the southern USA Appalachian region. The area

Read more sits atop porous limestone deposits. The principal town of San Bartolo Aguas Calientes -- St. Bartholomew's Hot Springs—is one KM from a small resort at a geothermal spring. In early 2005, houses in a district downhill from the town began to crack. Residents could hear running water. Hurricane Stan made landfall in Guatemala in October, 2005. It became a tropical storm that hovered over the highlands for days. It dumped over 100 inches (2,500 mm) of rain. The land under 22 damaged houses dropped and slid, totally destroying them. The Guatemalan government did not provide relief. The displaced families moved into tent-like huts, each constructed from USA-supplied tarpaulins covering a wood frame. In mid-2006, the United Methodist Church began to send US-based work teams into the area to build permanent houses for displaced families that could obtain land.

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Where is San Bartolo located?

San Bartolo is located in Totonicapán, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 15.0844 latitude, -91.4561 longitude.

What is the population of San Bartolo?

San Bartolo has a population of approximately 1,290 people, making it a town in Guatemala.

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Quick Information

Population
1,290
Continent
North America
Country
Guatemala
Region
Totonicapán
Timezone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.0844, -91.4561

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Worth the detour from San Bartolo

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Chichicastenango Market

Central America's largest indigenous market held every Thursday and Sunday, overflowing with textiles, masks, flowers, and Maya rituals.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

San Pedro La Laguna

A backpacker and artist hub on Lake Atitlán's shores beneath San Pedro Volcano, known for Spanish schools and Tz'utujil Maya culture.

48 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Atitlan

A breathtaking volcanic lake surrounded by three towering volcanoes and traditional Mayan villages, often called the most beautiful lake in the world.

50 km · about 60 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Bartolo.

Momostenango

🇬🇹 Guatemala

7 km awayPop. 31,739

Santa María Chiquimula

🇬🇹 Guatemala

15 km awayPop. 6,980

San Carlos Sija

🇬🇹 Guatemala

15 km awayPop. 6,831

San Francisco El Alto

🇬🇹 Guatemala

16 km awayPop. 57,894

Malacatancito

🇬🇹 Guatemala

18 km awayPop. 2,121

San Cristóbal Totonicapán

🇬🇹 Guatemala

19 km awayPop. 4,191

Huitán

🇬🇹 Guatemala

20 km awayPop. 9,958

San Francisco la Unión

🇬🇹 Guatemala

20 km awayPop. 1,170

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