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Río Bravo, Suchitepequez: Safety, Cost & Attractions (2026)

Population (2018 census, INE): 27,606

Where is Río Bravo?

Río Bravo is located in the department of Suchitepequez, 91.6 km from Guatemala City and 24.9 km from Mazatenango (department capital) .

Guatemala City
91.6 km
Mazatenango
24.9 km
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Distances are straight-line. Coordinates from OpenStreetMap.

Key Stats

The safety and internet scores and the monthly cost in this section are our own map ratings and estimates, not official figures. For official data, see the sources cited in the page text.

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Where to Stay in Río Bravo

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Río Bravo is a municipality in Suchitepequez department with a population of 27,606 in the 2018 census (INE). Key highlights: River fishing community, Pacific lowlands agriculture, Rubber and palm oil production. For department-level data, see Suchitepequez. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.

Municipal Services

The Municipalidad de Río Bravo handles local government services including boleto de ornato (annual residence tax), IUSI (property tax), construction permits, and municipal business licenses.

For national government services, the Suchitepequez department capital Mazatenango has the nearest offices for:

  • RENAP – DPI (cedula/national ID), birth certificates, marriage records
  • SAT – NIT (tax ID), fiscal registration, import/export paperwork
  • PNC – police services, reports, background checks

For step-by-step instructions on any government procedure, see our complete tramites guide.

How to Get There

RioBravo is approximately 92 km from Guatemala City in a straight line. Road distance is longer and varies by route; the main route goes through Suchitepequez 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 Suchitepequez. 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

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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 Suchitepequez Department

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FAQ

Where is Río Bravo located?

Río Bravo is located in the Suchitepequez department of Guatemala. It is 91.6 km from Guatemala City and 24.9 km from Mazatenango, the department capital.

Is Río Bravo safe?

The safety score in the Key Stats section is our own map rating, not an official figure. See our safety guide for the homicide data we can source.

How much does it cost to live in Río Bravo?

The monthly cost in the Key Stats section is our own map estimate with no published source. Our cost of living guide covers the costs we can source.

What is Río Bravo known for?

Río Bravo is known for river fishing community, pacific lowlands agriculture, rubber and palm oil production.

What government offices are in Río Bravo?

The Municipalidad in Río Bravo handles local services: boleto de ornato, IUSI property tax, and municipal licenses. For national services like RENAP (DPI/cedula), SAT (tax/NIT), and PNC, you will need to go to Mazatenango (Suchitepequez department capital). See our complete tramites guide for step-by-step procedures.

What are the main festivals in Río Bravo?

Río Bravo participates in national celebrations like Semana Santa, Independence Day (Sep 15), and local cultural events. Check our ferias calendar for its feria patronal date.

Is there good internet in Río Bravo?

We have no sourced internet speed data for this town; the internet figure in the Key Stats section is our own estimate. Check Tigo and Claro coverage for your exact address before you rely on it for work, and keep a mobile hotspot as backup. See our internet guide for coverage details.

What is the nearest hospital to Río Bravo?

The nearest hospital is the Hospital Nacional in Mazatenango (Suchitepequez department capital). Local health centers (Centros de Salud) in Río Bravo handle basic medical needs. For specialized or emergency care, Guatemala City hospitals (Roosevelt, San Juan de Dios) are the reference facilities.

Data from locations.json, government sources, and field surveys

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