Santa Catarina Pinula sits at 1,550m in the cool highlands of Guatemala department, with a population of 80,582 in the 2018 census (INE). The climate is spring-like weather (15-22C). Known for suburban and puerta parada, it is part of one of Guatemala’s most-visited regions.
Safety & Connectivity: With a safety score of 7/10 (above average for Guatemala), safe with standard awareness. Main concerns: traffic to gc, car-dependent, developing. Basic internet available (10-30 Mbps). 4G from Tigo/Claro works as backup. Check our internet guide for detailed ISP coverage.
Cost of Living: Monthly costs range from $422 (budget) to $650 (comfortable) to $1170+ (luxury). This is moderate compared to other areas in Guatemala. Check today’s exchange rate and our cost of living comparison.
Local Festivals: Feria de Santa Catarina Pinula (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 Guatemala. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.
Municipal Services
The Municipalidad de Santa Catarina Pinula 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 Guatemala department capital Guatemala City 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.
Climate & Weather
SantaCatarinaPinula sits at 1,550m elevation in the temperate highlands (tierra templada). Typical temperatures range from 15-25C. Spring-like weather year-round. The most comfortable climate zone — no AC or heating needed.
For current conditions and forecasts, see our weather page.
How to Get There
SantaCatarinaPinula is approximately 7 km from Guatemala City in a straight line. Road distance is longer and varies by route; the main route goes through Guatemala 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 Guatemala. 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
SantaCatarinaPinula celebrates 1 festival throughout the year:
- Feria de Santa Catarina Pinula (Patron: Santa Catalina de Alejandría) — November 25
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
Key cost data for SantaCatarinaPinula (Guatemala department):
- Monthly budget: $1200/month (comfortable single person in Guatemala)
- Current fuel prices: see our gas prices page.
- Internet: 50-100 Mbps fiber available (Tigo/Claro)
- Exchange rate: Check today’s live rate
Compare remittance rates and check the cost of living calculator for detailed budgets.
Safety Overview
Safety score: 7/10 (Generally safe). Generally safe for visitors. Standard travel precautions apply. Tourist areas are well-patrolled.
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 Guatemala Department
SantaCatarinaPinula is one of the municipalities in Guatemala department. Explore nearby areas and compare data across the region.
Useful links:
- Guatemala 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
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