Zaragoza is in Chimaltenango department, with a population of 24,022 in the 2018 census (INE). Known for pan-american highway and growing.
Safety & Connectivity: The safety score in the Key Stats section is our own map rating, not an official figure. Main concerns: highway town, small, cold winds. 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 Zaragoza (October 12) (patron: Virgen del Pilar). 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 Chimaltenango. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.
Municipal Services
The Municipalidad de Zaragoza 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 Chimaltenango department capital Chimaltenango 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
Zaragoza is approximately 41 km from Guatemala City in a straight line. Road distance is longer and varies by route; the main route goes through Chimaltenango 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 Chimaltenango. 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
Zaragoza celebrates 1 festival throughout the year:
- Feria de Zaragoza (Patron: Virgen del Pilar) — October 12
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
Live price links for Zaragoza (Chimaltenango 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 Chimaltenango Department
Zaragoza is one of the municipalities in Chimaltenango department. Explore nearby areas and compare data across the region.
Useful links:
- Chimaltenango 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