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Sololá

Sololá, Guatemala · North America

About Sololá

Sololá is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Santa Cruz La Laguna, 10km from Lake Atitlan.

Sololá is a town located in Sololá, Guatemala. With a population of 45,373, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Sololá 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 Sololá to your route.

About Sololá

Sololá is a city in Guatemala. It is the capital of the department of Sololá and the administrative seat of Sololá municipality. It is located close to Lake Atitlán. The name is a Hispanicized form of its pre-Columbian name, one spelling variant of which is Tz'olojya. The urban center has about 14,000 people, but the

Read more municipality also includes four village communities — Los Encuentros, El Tablón, San Jorge la Laguna, and Argueta — as well as 59 smaller rural communities. Sololá is situated at 2,114 m altitude on a mountainside overlooking Lake Atitlán, some 600 meters below. It is a highland market center and is the headquarters for the Catholic Bishopric encompassing the Sololá and Chimaltenango Departments. Almost all residents of Sololá are Kaqchikel Maya, except in Argueta, where most are K'iche' Maya. A large percentage of both men and women continue to wear traditional Mayan clothing. Sololá is home to many international organizations including Manna Project International, Friendship Bridge, Mayan Families and Love Futbol.

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Where is Sololá located?

Sololá is located in Sololá, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 14.7707 latitude, -91.1834 longitude.

What is the population of Sololá?

Sololá has a population of approximately 45,373 people, making it a town in Guatemala.

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Quick Information

Population
45,373
Continent
North America
Country
Guatemala
Region
Sololá
Timezone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.7707, -91.1834

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Worth the detour from Sololá

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

10 km · about 20 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Chichicastenango Market

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

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Acatenango

A 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Antigua Guatemala

A UNESCO colonial city framed by volcanoes, filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and stunning ruined churches.

54 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Sololá

  • 45 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 Sololá.

San José Chacayá

🇬🇹 Guatemala

3 km awayPop. 839

Santa Cruz La Laguna

🇬🇹 Guatemala

4 km awayPop. 1,422

Concepción

🇬🇹 Guatemala

4 km awayPop. 3,292

Panajachel

🇬🇹 Guatemala

4 km awayPop. 11,142

San Andrés Semetabaj

🇬🇹 Guatemala

6 km awayPop. 2,605

Santa Catarina Palopó

🇬🇹 Guatemala

7 km awayPop. 2,948

Santa Lucía Utatlán

🇬🇹 Guatemala

9 km awayPop. 1,305

San Marcos La Laguna

🇬🇹 Guatemala

10 km awayPop. 2,681

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