Concepción Las Minas is a municipality in Chiquimula department with a population of 11,693 in the 2018 census (INE). Key highlights: Near Montecristo trinational protected area, Cool temperate highland climate, Border region with Honduras/El Salvador. For department-level data, see Chiquimula. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.
Municipal Services
The Municipalidad de Concepción Las Minas 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 Chiquimula, the capital of Chiquimula department. For a complete guide to government procedures, visit our tramites guide.
How to Get There
ConcepcionLasMinas is approximately 114 km from Guatemala City in a straight line. Road distance is longer and varies by route; the main route goes through Chiquimula 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 Chiquimula department: Guatemala City to Esquipulas.
- By car: Take the main highway through Chiquimula. 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
Concepción Las Minas celebrates 1 festival throughout the year:
- Feria de la Inmaculada Concepción (Patron: Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepción) — February 25
SiCultura, the Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes culture directory, lists the fiesta patronal of Concepción Las Minas on February 25, in honor of the Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepción. AGN’s article of 1 March 2024 reported the 2024 feria titular under way, with events scheduled for Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3. Confirm the current year’s program with the Municipalidad.
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 ConcepcionLasMinas (Chiquimula 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 Chiquimula Department
ConcepcionLasMinas is one of the municipalities in Chiquimula department. Explore nearby areas and compare data across the region.
Useful links:
- Chiquimula 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