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San Antonio Suchitepéquez, Suchitepequez: Safety, Cost & Attractions (2026)

Population (2018 census, INE): 59,184

Where is San Antonio Suchitepéquez?

San Antonio Suchitepéquez is located in the department of Suchitepequez, 98.4 km from Guatemala City and 9.6 km from Mazatenango (department capital) .

Guatemala City
98.4 km
Mazatenango
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14.5385°, -91.4159° →

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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San Antonio Suchitepéquez is a municipality in Suchitepequez department with a population of 59,184 in the 2018 census (INE). Key highlights: Historic cacao-producing center, K’iche’ Maya community, Agricultural commerce hub. For department-level data, see Suchitepequez. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.

Municipal Services

The Municipalidad de San Antonio Suchitepéquez 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

SanAntonioSuchitepequez is approximately 98 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.

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FAQ

Where is San Antonio Suchitepéquez located?

San Antonio Suchitepéquez is located in the Suchitepequez department of Guatemala. It is 98.4 km from Guatemala City and 9.6 km from Mazatenango, the department capital.

Is San Antonio Suchitepéquez 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 San Antonio Suchitepéquez?

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 San Antonio Suchitepéquez known for?

San Antonio Suchitepéquez is known for historic cacao-producing center, k’iche’ maya community, agricultural commerce hub.

What government offices are in San Antonio Suchitepéquez?

The Municipalidad in San Antonio Suchitepéquez 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 San Antonio Suchitepéquez?

San Antonio Suchitepéquez 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 San Antonio Suchitepéquez?

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 San Antonio Suchitepéquez?

The nearest hospital is the Hospital Nacional in Mazatenango (Suchitepequez department capital). Local health centers (Centros de Salud) in San Antonio Suchitepéquez 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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