San Mateo Ixtat�n
Guatemala · Departamento de HuehuetenangoGT
Municipality in Huehuetenango, Guatemala
San Mateo Ixtatán is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango. It is situated at 2,540 metres (8,330 ft) above sea level in the Cuchumatanes mountain range and covers 560 km² of terrain. It has a cold climate and is located in a cloud forest. The temperature fluctuates between 0.5 and 20 °C. The coldest months are from November to January and the warmest months are April and May. The town has a population of 15,090 and is the municipal center for an additional 28,000 people living in the surrounding mountain villages. It has a weekly market on Thursday and Sunday. The annual town festival takes place from September 19 to September 21, honoring their patron Saint Matthew. The residents of San Mateo belong to the Chuj Maya ethnic group and speak the Mayan Chuj language, not to be confused with Chuj baths, or wood-fired steam rooms, that are common throughout the central and western highlands.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 60,203
- Coordinates
- 15.832, -91.478
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Elevation
- 2540 m
Overview of San Mateo Ixtat�n
Travellers heading to Departamento de Huehuetenango, Guatemala will find San Mateo Ixtat�n, a mid-sized city. Around 60,203 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around culture and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 2,540 metres.
Things to do in San Mateo Ixtat�n
Culture in San Mateo Ixtat�n
(1)Our data lists Architectural Buildings as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for San Mateo Ixtat�n.
Getting there & around
Reach San Mateo Ixtat�n by regional transport from the nearest hub in Departamento de Huehuetenango; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: America/Guatemala.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is San Mateo Ixtat�n known for?
- San Mateo Ixtat�n, in Departamento de Huehuetenango, Guatemala, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 60,203 residents.
- What can you do in San Mateo Ixtat�n?
- Recorded activities in San Mateo Ixtat�n include Architectural Buildings. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is San Mateo Ixtat�n located?
- San Mateo Ixtat�n is located in Departamento de Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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