San Cristobal Totonicapan
San Cristóbal Totonicapán is a tiny Guatemalan town in the Totonicapán department whose name derives from the Nahuatl for "above the hot water," reflecting its position along the Samalá River. Founded during the Spanish colonial period, it was part of the short-lived State of Los Altos in 1838 before that secession was suppressed. A 1976 earthquake caused widespread destruction, though the town has substantially rebuilt. A bridge over the Samalá River, introduced in the early 20th century, remains in active use today.
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- Population4,191
- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
San Cristobal Totonicapan: quick answers
Where is San Cristobal Totonicapan?
San Cristobal Totonicapan is in Guatemala, about 104 km65 miles in a straight line from Guatemala City.
How do you get to San Cristobal Totonicapan?
The nearest airport is Quezaltenango (AAZ), about 31 min away by road.
What's the weather like in San Cristobal Totonicapan?
The warmest month is April, averaging 15°C59°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C55°F. The wettest month is June, with about 358 mm14.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in San Cristobal Totonicapan?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near San Cristobal Totonicapan?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include San Juan La Laguna, Chichicastenango and Quetzaltenango.