Granados is a municipality in Baja Verapaz department with a population of 13,595 in the 2018 census (INE). Key highlights: Quiet agricultural town, Gateway to southern Baja Verapaz, Traditional Achí Maya community. For department-level data, see Baja Verapaz. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.
Municipal Services
The Municipalidad de Granados 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 Salama, the capital of Baja Verapaz department. For a complete guide to government procedures, visit our tramites guide.
Local Festivals & Ferias
Granados celebrates 1 festival throughout the year:
- Feria de la Natividad — date not confirmed by an official source
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 Granados (Baja Verapaz 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 Baja Verapaz Department
Granados is one of the municipalities in Baja Verapaz department. Explore nearby areas and compare data across the region.
Useful links:
- Baja Verapaz 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