Ciudad Vieja is a municipality in Sacatepequez department with a population of 33,405 in the 2018 census (INE). Key highlights: Colonial capital 1527-1541 (the second seat, after Iximché), Local and affordable, Near Antigua. For department-level data, see Sacatepequez. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.
Municipal Services
The Municipalidad de Ciudad Vieja 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 Antigua Guatemala, the capital of Sacatepequez department. For a complete guide to government procedures, visit our tramites guide.
How to Get There
CiudadVieja is approximately 30 km from Guatemala City in a straight line. Road distance is longer and varies by route; the main route goes through Sacatepequez 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. Our sourced route guide for Sacatepequez department: Antigua to Guatemala City.
- By car: Take the main highway through Sacatepequez. 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 Costs & Services
Live price links for CiudadVieja (Sacatepequez 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 Sacatepequez Department
CiudadVieja is one of the municipalities in Sacatepequez department. Explore nearby areas and compare data across the region.
Useful links:
- Sacatepequez 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
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