Santa Rosa Department

Santa Rosa Department extends across 2,295 square kilometers of land, encompassing 14 municipalities with Cuilapa serving as the administrative capital.

The magnitude 6.4 earthquake of March 8, 1913 caused extensive destruction throughout Cuilapa, damaging the cathedral and numerous residential buildings.

The department maintains strong Ladino and Xinca ethnic traditions, reflected through annual municipal fairs celebrating patron saints across its communities.

The department connects to major Guatemalan highways, with regular bus services operating between Cuilapa and other regional centers throughout the day.

The Los Esclavos colonial bridge stands as an engineering masterwork across the department's river system, connecting communities since the Spanish colonial period.

Location: Guatemala

Capital city: Cuilapa

Shares border with: Escuintla Department, Guatemala Department, Jalapa Department, Jutiapa Department

GPS coordinates: 14.27833,-90.30000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59