Santa Cruz del Quiche is a municipality in Quiche department with a population of 78,279 in the 2018 census (INE). Key highlights: Departmental capital, K’umarcaaj ruins 2.5 km away, Highland market town. For department-level data, see Quiche. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.
Municipal Services
Santa Cruz del Quiche is the capital of Quiche department, so all major government offices are located here:
- Municipalidad de Santa Cruz del Quiche – boleto de ornato (annual residence tax), IUSI (property tax), construction permits, and municipal business licenses
- 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
SantaCruzDelQuiche is approximately 82 km from Guatemala City in a straight line. Road distance is longer and varies by route; the main route goes through Quiche 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 Quiche department: Guatemala City to Chichicastenango.
- By car: Take the main highway through Quiche. 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 SantaCruzDelQuiche (Quiche 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 Quiche Department
SantaCruzDelQuiche is one of the municipalities in Quiche department. Explore nearby areas and compare data across the region.
Useful links:
- Quiche 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