Suchitepéquez Department

Suchitepéquez Department spans 2,510 square kilometers across volcanic terrain, featuring fertile soils and multiple rivers flowing toward the Pacific Ocean.

The territory belonged to K'iche and Tz'utujil kingdoms before Spanish colonization, with Pedro de Alvarado leading the conquest in this region.

Local communities preserve indigenous languages including K'iche, Tz'utujil, and Kaqchikel alongside Spanish, maintaining traditional practices through festivals and ceremonies.

The department connects to Guatemala City through a network of roads, with Mazatenango serving as the administrative center 168 kilometers from the capital.

The Carnival of Mazatenango, established in 1885, transforms the department capital into a celebration zone with parades and cultural exhibitions.

Location: Guatemala

Capital city: Mazatenango

Elevation above the sea: 371 m

Shares border with: Quetzaltenango Department, Sololá Department, Chimaltenango Department, Escuintla Department, Retalhuleu Department

GPS coordinates: 14.53400,-91.50300

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10