Santa Cruz la Laguna

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Santa Cruz La Laguna is a municipality located on the northern shore of Lago de Atitlán in the Sololá department of Guatemala. It consists of the villages of Santa Cruz La Laguna and Tzununá as well as four smaller villages. As of 2018 the estimated population is 9,392 people and the area is populated almost entirely by the Kaq'chikel indigenous Maya people. ()

Local name: Santa Cruz La Laguna Population: 1.4 thous. (2019)Area: 4.63 mi²Maximum elevation: 8268 ftMinimal elevation: 5125 ftCoordinates: 14°44'25"N, 91°12'20"W

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Santa Cruz la Laguna – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Juan Comalapa, La Galeria, Lake Atitlán, San Marcos La Laguna.

3.5 miE
Area
San Juan Comalapa, Panajachel
89 min walk • Nestled in the highlands of Guatemala, San Juan Comalapa is a vibrant tapestry of culture and tradition, often referred to as the "Florence of America" due to its rich artistic heritage. This area, located within the city of Panajachel, is renowned for its community of...
3.3 miE
14°44'24"N • 91°9'24"W
La Galeria, Panajachel
84 min walk • Art gallery, Specialty museum, Shopping
5.1 miS
Lake
Lake Atitlán
130 min walk • Lake Atitlán is a lake in the Guatemalan Highlands of the Sierra Madre mountain range. It is in the Sololá Department of southwestern Guatemala. It is the deepest lake in Central America.
3.8 miW
Village
San Marcos La Laguna
96 min walk • One of the main draws of San Marcos La Laguna is its breathtaking views of the surrounding volcanic landscape and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Atitlán. Visitors can take leisurely strolls along the waterfront, hike up to the nearby hills for panoramic vistas, or...
6.3 miSW
Locality
San Juan
160 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is its thriving art scene. San Juan is home to a number of talented local artists who create beautiful paintings, textiles, and pottery inspired by the area's stunning landscapes and Mayan traditions.
4.8 miE
Locality
Santa Catarina Palopo
123 min walk • Santa Catarina Palopó is a municipality in the Sololá department of Guatemala. The municipality is located on the shores of Lake Atitlán, approximately 3 miles South-Southeast of Panajachel, a popular tourist destination. To the East-Southeast is San Antonio Palopó.
2.7 miNE
City
Solola
69 min walk • Sololá is a city in Guatemala. It is the capital of the department of Sololá and the administrative seat of Sololá municipality. It is located close to Lake Atitlan. The name is a Hispanicized form of its pre-Columbian name, one spelling variant of which is Tz'olojya.