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Santa Cruz del Quiché

Quiché, Guatemala · North America

About Santa Cruz del Quiché

Santa Cruz del Quiché is worth a stop: 15 minutes from San Pédro Jocopilas, 39km from Lake Atitlan.

Santa Cruz del Quiché is a town located in Quiché, Guatemala. With a population of 78,279, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Santa Cruz del Quiché 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 Santa Cruz del Quiché to your route.

About Santa Cruz del Quiché

Santa Cruz del Quiché is a city, with a population of 78,279 (2018 census), in Guatemala. It serves as the capital of the El Quiché department and the municipal seat of Santa Cruz del Quiché municipality. The city is located at 15.03°N 91.15°W / 15.03; -91.15, at an elevation of 2,021 m (6,631 feet) above sea level.

Read more It has an airport, Quiché Airport, located just south of the city.

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Santa Cruz del Quiché offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Santa Cruz del Quiché located?

Santa Cruz del Quiché is located in Quiché, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 15.0299 latitude, -91.1488 longitude.

What is the population of Santa Cruz del Quiché?

Santa Cruz del Quiché has a population of approximately 78,279 people, making it a town in Guatemala.

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Quick Information

Population
78,279
Continent
North America
Country
Guatemala
Region
Quiché
Timezone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.0299, -91.1488

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Worth the detour from Santa Cruz del Quiché

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.

10 km · about 20 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.

39 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Santa Cruz del Quiché

  • 66 kmAcatenangoA 3,976 m stratovolcano near Antigua climbed overnight so hikers can camp on the ridge and watch neighbouring Volcán de Fuego erupt through the night: one of the most reliable live-eruption views on earth.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Santa Cruz del Quiché.

San Pédro Jocopilas

🇬🇹 Guatemala

7 km awayPop. 1,040

San Antonio Ilotenango

🇬🇹 Guatemala

9 km awayPop. 2,021

Chiché

🇬🇹 Guatemala

9 km awayPop. 2,406

Patzité

🇬🇹 Guatemala

10 km awayPop. 1,003

Chichicastenango

🇬🇹 Guatemala

10 km awayPop. 141,567

Chinique

🇬🇹 Guatemala

13 km awayPop. 2,693

Santa Lucia La Reforma

🇬🇹 Guatemala

14 km awayPop. 1,406

Santa María Chiquimula

🇬🇹 Guatemala

19 km awayPop. 6,980

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