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Santa Clara La Laguna, Solola: Safety, Cost & Attractions (2026)

Population (2018 census, INE): 9,405

Where is Santa Clara La Laguna?

Santa Clara La Laguna is located in the department of Solola, 86.2 km from Guatemala City and 14.3 km from Sololá (department capital) .

Guatemala City
86.2 km
Sololá
14.3 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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Santa Clara La Laguna is in Solola department, with a population of 9,405 in the 2018 census (INE). Known for highland above the lake and traditional weaving.

Safety & Connectivity: The safety score in the Key Stats section is our own map rating, not an official figure. Main concerns: remote, limited services, cold nights. 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 Clara La Laguna (August 12) (patron: Santa Clara de Asís). 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 Clara La Laguna 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

SantaClaraLaLaguna is approximately 86 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

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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 Solola Department

SantaClaraLaLaguna is one of the municipalities in Solola department. Explore nearby areas and compare data across the region.

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FAQ

Where is Santa Clara La Laguna located?

Santa Clara La Laguna is located in the Solola department of Guatemala. It is 86.2 km from Guatemala City and 14.3 km from Sololá, the department capital.

Is Santa Clara La Laguna 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 Santa Clara La Laguna?

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 Santa Clara La Laguna known for?

Santa Clara La Laguna is known for highland above the lake, traditional weaving, cool climate.

What government offices are in Santa Clara La Laguna?

The Municipalidad in Santa Clara La Laguna 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 Solola (Solola department capital). See our complete tramites guide for step-by-step procedures.

What are the main festivals in Santa Clara La Laguna?

Santa Clara La Laguna 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 Santa Clara La Laguna?

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 Santa Clara La Laguna?

The nearest hospital is the Hospital Nacional in Solola (Solola department capital). Local health centers (Centros de Salud) in Santa Clara La Laguna 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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