Chimaltenango Department

Chimaltenango Department spans 1,979 square kilometers across central Guatemala, featuring mountains, valleys, and numerous agricultural lands cultivated by local communities.

The department played a central role during the pre-Columbian period when Maya communities established settlements and trading routes throughout the region.

Indigenous K'iche' Maya communities maintain their traditions through local markets, traditional ceremonies, and the creation of intricate textiles displaying regional patterns.

The Pan-American Highway crosses through Chimaltenango Department, connecting its sixteen municipalities to Guatemala City and the western regions of the country.

Local farmers cultivate high-altitude coffee plantations at elevations between 1,500 and 2,000 meters, producing beans with specific flavor characteristics.

Location: Guatemala

Capital city: Chimaltenango

Shares border with: Pachalum, Guatemala Department, Sacatepéquez Department, Quiché Department, Baja Verapaz Department, Escuintla Department, Suchitepéquez Department, Sololá Department

GPS coordinates: 14.56332,-90.98207

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:38