Momostenango is a municipality in Totonicapan department with a population of 105,617 in the 2018 census (INE). Key highlights: Famous wool blankets and ponchos, City of Altars — active Maya ceremonial sites, Still uses the 260-day Maya calendar. For department-level data, see Totonicapan. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.
Municipal Services
The Municipalidad de Momostenango 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 Totonicapan, the capital of Totonicapan department. For a complete guide to government procedures, visit our tramites guide.
How to Get There
Momostenango is approximately 107 km from Guatemala City in a straight line. Road distance is longer and varies by route; the main route goes through Totonicapan 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 Totonicapan. 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
Dates on the calendar for Momostenango:
- Feria de Santiago Apóstol — July 25
- Año Nuevo Maya (solar year) — February 18: AGN reported celebrations in Momostenango, among other places, on February 18, 2025
- Waqxaqib’ B’atz’ (start of the 260-day Maya sacred calendar) — no fixed month: the date moves every 260 days (June 22 in 2026; next on Tuesday March 9, 2027, per the Academia de Lenguas Mayas). See Mayan New Year, Waqxaqib’ B’atz’
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 Momostenango (Totonicapan 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 Totonicapan Department
Momostenango is one of the municipalities in Totonicapan department. Explore nearby areas and compare data across the region.
Useful links:
- Totonicapan 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