Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán is in Solola department, with a population of 56,981 in the 2018 census (INE). Known for highland indigenous town and k’iche’ culture.
Safety & Connectivity: The safety score in the Key Stats section is our own map rating, not an official figure. Main concerns: very cold, far from lake, no tourist services. We have no sourced internet speed data for this town; check Tigo and Claro coverage for your exact address. Check our internet guide for detailed ISP coverage.
Cost of Living: The monthly cost in the Key Stats section is our own map estimate with no published source. Check today’s exchange rate and our cost of living comparison.
Local Festivals: Feria de Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán (November 25) (patron: Santa Catalina de Alejandría). Guatemala’s feria season brings parades, live music, food stalls, and traditional dances. See our festivals calendar for dates across all departments.
For department-level data, see Solola. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.
Municipal Services
The Municipalidad de Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán 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 Solola department capital Solola 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
SantaCatarinaIxtahuacan is approximately 93 km from Guatemala City in a straight line. Road distance is longer and varies by route; the main route goes through Solola 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 Solola department: Guatemala City airport to Lake Atitlán.
- By car: Take the main highway through Solola. 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
Live price links for SantaCatarinaIxtahuacan (Solola 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 Solola Department
SantaCatarinaIxtahuacan is one of the municipalities in Solola department. Explore nearby areas and compare data across the region.
Useful links:
- Solola 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