Amatitlán is in Guatemala department, with a population of 116,711 in the 2018 census (INE). Known for lake amatitlán and weekend getaway.
Safety & Connectivity: The safety score in the Key Stats section is our own map rating, not an official figure. Main concerns: polluted lake, limited services, hot in summer. We have no sourced internet speed data for this town; check Tigo and Claro coverage for your exact address. Check our internet guide for detailed ISP coverage.
Cost of Living: The monthly cost in the Key Stats section is our own map estimate with no published source. Check today’s exchange rate and our cost of living comparison.
Local Festivals: Feria de Amatitlán (May 3) (patron: Santa Cruz). Guatemala’s feria season brings parades, live music, food stalls, and traditional dances. See our festivals calendar for dates across all departments.
For department-level data, see Guatemala. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.
Municipal Services
The Municipalidad de Amatitlán provides local government services including boleto de ornato (annual municipal tax), IUSI (property tax payments), and basic civil registry services. For national-level procedures such as obtaining a DPI (national ID) at RENAP, tax filings at SAT, or police reports at the PNC departmental headquarters, residents typically travel to Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala department. For a complete guide to government procedures, visit our tramites guide.
How to Get There
Amatitlan is approximately 21 km from Guatemala City in a straight line. Road distance is longer and varies by route; the main route goes through Guatemala department.
From Guatemala City:
- By bus: This page does not name a bus operator, terminal or fare: we print those only from an operator’s own timetable. The transport hub lists every route we have checked against an operator’s own timetable.
- By car: Take the main highway through Guatemala. Road conditions vary; check CONRED for updates.
- By shuttle: The transport hub lists the shuttle routes we have checked against the sellers’ own timetables.
Check our transportation guide and today’s gas prices.
Local Festivals & Ferias
Amatitlan celebrates 1 festival throughout the year:
- Feria de Amatitlán (Patron: Santa Cruz) — May 3
Guatemala’s ferias feature traditional dances, marimba music, processions, food stalls, and community celebrations. See our complete ferias calendar for feria dates by municipality.
Local Costs & Services
Live price links for Amatitlan (Guatemala department):
- Current fuel prices: see our gas prices page.
- Exchange rate: Check today’s live rate
Compare remittance rates and check the cost of living calculator for detailed budgets.
Safety Overview
The safety score in the Key Stats section above is our own map rating, not an official figure.
Emergency contacts:
- CONRED (disaster): 119
- Police (PNC): 110
- Fire department: 122
- Cruz Roja (Red Cross): 125
- Tourist assistance (ASISTUR, INGUAT): 1500
Read our full Guatemala safety guide for department-by-department data.
Explore Guatemala Department
Amatitlan is one of the municipalities in Guatemala department. Explore nearby areas and compare data across the region.
Useful links:
- Guatemala department overview
- Exchange rates — updated daily
- Remittance comparison — find the cheapest way to send money
- Weather forecast — current conditions
- Guatemala safety map — department-by-department