Santa Lucía Utatlán is in Solola department, with a population of 21,284 in the 2018 census (INE). Known for highland town and near k’umarcaaj ruins.
Safety & Connectivity: The safety score in the Key Stats section is our own map rating, not an official figure. Main concerns: cold highlands, remote, very limited 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 Lucía Utatlán (December 13) (patron: Santa Lucía). 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 Lucía Utatlán 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
SantaLucíaUtatlán is approximately 83 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.
Mirador Ixchel
The municipal development and land-use plan (PDM-OT) for Santa Lucía Utatlán, hosted on SEGEPLAN’s portal, names the mirador Ixchel among the town’s attractions, with views of Lake Atitlán, and says it has infrastructure for resting, games and a camping area. It is a planning document, not a visitor page: it gives no entry fee, opening hours or current operating status, and no publication date appears in the excerpt we read on 26 October 2026. Ask locally before you go.
Local Costs & Services
Live price links for SantaLucíaUtatlán (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
SantaLucíaUtatlán 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