CHICACAO-
The district of Chicacao is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 27 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 150 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Chicacao is Manufacturing of Canoes, while its main cultivation is Grasses, Coffee. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Chicacao is 216 square kilometers an elevation of 506 square meters. Chicacao has as saint “La Immaculada Concepcion” celebrated on the 8th of December. The days for “mercado” in Chicacao are Thursday and Sunday.
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CUYOTENANGO-
The district of Cuyotenango is categorized as Villa/category 3a. It is 8 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 167 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Cuyotenango is Knits, while its main cultivation is spices, pepper, citronella. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 720. Cuyotenango is 238 square kilometers with an elevation of 334 square meters. Cuyotenango has as saint “El Cristo Negro” celebrated on the 15th of January. The days for “mercado” in Cuyotenango are year round.
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MAZATENANGO-
The district of Mazatenango is categorized as City/category 1a. It is 0 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 160 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Mazatenango is Liquors and textiles, while its main cultivation is G.B., coffee, sugar cane. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 720. Mazatenango is 356 square kilometers with an elevation of 371 square meters. Mazatenango has as saint “San Bartolome” celebrated on the 24th of August. The days for “mercado” in Mazatenango are year round.
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PATULUL-
The district of Patulul is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 54 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 119 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Patulul is--, while its main cultivation is coffee, Banana tree, sugar cane. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 147. Patulul is 332 square kilometers with an elevation of 331 square meters. Patulul has as saint “La Imaculada Concepcion” celebrated on the 25th of January. The days for “mercado” in Patulul are Thursday and Sunday.
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PUEBLO NUEVO-
The district of Pueblo Nuevo is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 14 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 176 kilometers from capital.
The Principal Industry in Pueblo Nuevo is-,while its main cultivation is coffee, banana tree, Bananas. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Pueblo Nuevo is 24 square kilometers with an elevation of 960 square meters. Pueblo Nuevo has as saint“El Cristo Negro”celebrated on the 15thof January.The days for“mercado”in Pueblo Nuevo are Sundays.
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RIO BRAVO-
The district of Rio Bravo is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 57 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 128 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Rio Bravo is--, while its main cultivation is Cotton, Grasses, Corn. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Rio Bravo is 252 square kilometers with an elevation of 151 square meters. Rio Bravo has as saint “La Virgen De La Candelaria” celebrated on the 2nd of February. The days for “mercado” in Rio Bravo are Thursdays and Sundays.
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SAMAYAC-
The district of Samayac is categorized as Villa/category 3a. It is 7 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 165 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Samayac is Curimbres, Trimming shop, while its main cultivation is coffee, Cocoa, Chile, Tomato. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Samayac is 16 square kilometers with an elevation of 620 square meters. Samayac has as saint “La Imaculada Concepcion” celebrated on the 8th of December. The days for “mercado” in Samayac are Thursday and Sunday.
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SAN ANTONIO SUCHITEPEQUEZ-
The district of San Antonio Suchitepequez is categorized as Villa/category 2a. It is 11 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 149 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Antonio Suchitepequez is Sugar and trimming shops, while its main cultivation is Citronella, Cocoa, Cotton. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 720.
San Antonio Suchitepequez is 64 square kilometers with an elevation of 399 square meters. San Antonio Suchitepequez has as saint “San Antonio” celebrated on the 13th of June. The days for “mercado” in San Antonio Suchitepequez are year round.
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SAN BERNARDINO-
The district of San Bernardino is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 6 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 153 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Bernardino is--, while its main cultivation is banana tree, Cocoa, Coffee. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 720. San Bernardino it is 32 square kilometers with an elevation of 420 square meters. San Bernardino has as saint “San Bernardino” celebrated on the 20th of May. The days for “mercado” in San Bernardino are--.
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SAN FRANCISCO ZAPOTITLAN-
The district of San Francisco Zapotilan is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 7 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 267 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Francisco Zapotilan is--, while its main cultivation is G.B., coffee. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 720. San Francisco Zapotilan is 60 square kilometers with an elevation of 640 square meters. San Francisco Zapotilan has as saint “San Francisco” celebrated on the 25th of December.
The days for “mercado” in San Francisco Zapotilan are Sunday.
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SAN GABRIEL-
The district of San Gabriel is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 3 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 163 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in San Gabriel is Tannery, while its main cultivation is spices, tomato, herbs. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 720. San Gabriel is 16 square kilometers with an elevation of 295 square meters. San Gabriel has as saint “San Gabriel” celebrated on the 22nd of April. The days for “mercado” in San Gabriel are--.
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SAN JOSE EL IDOLO-
The district of San Jose El Idolo is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 22 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 154 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Jose El Idolo is Layers of rubber and soap, while its main cultivation is Banana tree, banana, yucca. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – San Jose El Idolo is 88 square kilometers with an elevation of 165 square meters. San Jose El Idolo has saint “San Jose” celebrated on the 19th of March. The days for “mercado” in San Jose El Idolo are year round.
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SAN JUAN EL BAUTISTA-
The district of San Juan El Bautista is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 66 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 136 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Juan El Bautista is Handkerchiefs of silk, while its main cultivation is G.B., coffee, sugar cane. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:- San Juan El Bautista is 52 square kilometers with an elevation of 281 square meters. San Juan El Bautista has as saint “San Juan” celebrated on the 24th of June. The days for “mercado” in San Juan El Bautista are--.
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SAN LORENZO-
The district of San Lorenzo is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 6 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 166 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Lorenzo is--, while its main cultivation is Peanut, benne, fruits. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:720. San Lorenzo is 60 square kilometers with an elevation of 220 square meters. San Lorenzo has as saint “La Virgen de la Candelaria” celebrated on the 2nd of February. The days for “mercado” in San Lorenzo are--.
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SAN MIGUEL PANAN-
The district of San Miguel Panan is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 19 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 150 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Miguel Panan is--, while its main cultivation is G.B., cocoa, coffee. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – San Miguel Panan is 40 square kilometers with an elevation of 350 square meters. San Miguel Panan has as saint “San Miguel” celebrated on the 29th of September. The days for “mercado” in San Miguel Panan are--.
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SAN PABLO JOCOPILAS-
The district of San Pablo Jocopilas is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 8 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 168 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Pablo Jocopilas is--, while its main cultivation is G.B., banana tree, cocoa. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – San Pablo Jocopilas is 68 square kilometers with an elevation of 625 square meters. San Pablo Jocopilas has as saint “San Pablo” celebrated on the 25th of January. The days for “mercado” in San Pablo Jocopilas are Sundays.
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SANTA BARBARA-
The district of Santa Barbara is categorized as town/category 2a. It is 72 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 123 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Santa Barbara is--, while its main cultivation is coffee, sugar cane, corn. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Santa Barbara is 132 square kilometers with an elevation of 425 square meters. Santa Barbara has as saint “Santa Barbara” celebrated on the 4th of December. The days for “mercado” in Santa Barbara are--.
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SANTO DOMINGO SUCHITEPEQUEZ-
The district of Santo Domingo Suchitepequez is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 7 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 167 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Santo Domingo Suchitepequez is-, while its main cultivation is coffee, cocoa, fruits. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 720 Santo Domingo Suchitepequez is 242 square kilometers with an elevation of 213 square meters. Santo Domingo Suchitepequez has as saint “Santo Domingo” celebrated on the 4th of August. The days for “mercado” in Santo Domingo Suchitepequez are--.
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SANTO TOMAS LA UNION-
The district of Santo Tomas La Union is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 25 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 163 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Santo Tomas La Union is--, while its main cultivation is Yucca, banana tree, banana. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Santo Tomas La Union is 80 square kilometers with an elevation of 880 square meters. Santo Tomas La Union has as saint “Santo Tomas” celebrated on the 21st of Dec. The days for “mercado” in Santo Tomas La Union are Thursday and Sunday.
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ZUNILITO-
The district of Zunilito is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 11 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 174 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Zunilito is--, while its main cultivation is coffee, banana tree, banana. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Zunilito is 56 square kilometers with an elevation of 790 square meters. Zunilito has as saint “Santa Catarina” celebrated on the 25th of November. The days for “mercado” in Zunilito are.
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DEPARTMENTAL FEATURES - *=denotes shared feature with another department.
RECEPIES AND TRADITIONAL DISHES -
589. Revolcado
590. Pulique Verde
591. Hilachas
592. Carne de Marrano en Amarillo
593. Iguana en Iguashte
594. Camarones con Chipilin
595. Frijoles Colorados con Chipilin