Major city · Guatemala
Todos Santos Cuchumatán
Go for a day or overnight if you want to see traditional Maya dress still worn daily; skip if you have only 3–4 days in the Western Highlands.
Todos Santos Cuchumatán is a small Mam-speaking town in the Cuchumatán mountains where men and women still wear traditional dress daily. It is one of the last places in Guatemala where this is common. The town is walkable, has a raised Parque Central with views, and offers hikes in the surrounding hills. Most visitors come on a day trip from Huehuetenango or stay one night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GTQ
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, landslides possible)
- Airport
- HUG
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) giv…
- Central America ↗Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) give one shared entry allowance, usually 90 days in total; leaving for Belize, Costa Rica or Mexico and coming back does not always reset it — check with immigration before a long stay.
- Central America ↗Cross land borders in daylight and early in the day; many posts close or empty of transport by late afternoon, and the approaches are where robberies happen.
- Central America ↗Several borders charge entry, exit or municipal fees in US dollars (Belize exit, Nicaragua entry and exit, Honduras entry); carry small, clean US notes and ask for a receipt.
- Guatemala ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Guatemala's Migration Institute or a Guatemalan consulate. Guatemala shares a Central America border agreement (CA-4) with El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua, so your permitted stay may count across all four.
- Guatemala ↗Hike volcanoes (Acatenango, Pacaya) only with registered guides and check eruption alerts; Fuego is highly active.
- Guatemala ↗Avoid public chicken buses between cities: they are frequent targets of robbery. Use tourist shuttles or private transport.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Todos Santos Cuchumatán110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Todos Santos Cuchumatán, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ, Q).Guatemala-wide
- SIM or eSIMTigo and Claro sell SIMs at the airport and shops; bring your passport.Guatemala-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations in Antigua and lake hotels.Guatemala-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10% — check if 'propina' is already on the bill.Guatemala-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Guatemala-wide
- SafetyTodos Santos is generally safe for tourists, but use common sense: avoid walking alone after dark, keep valuables out of sight…
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin; public toilets charge Q1–5.Guatemala-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 122 fire and ambulance · 1500 Tourist assistance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysAntigua's streets close for processions on Lenten Sundays and Semana Santa; museums may close on Mondays.Guatemala-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHUG Huehuetenango Airport (No scheduled passenger flights as of 2026; use Guatemala City (GUA) and drive or bus north.).
- Getting aroundThe town is small and walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideDirect bus Huehuetenango–Todos SantoscheckQ25
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personGTQ 80
- Mid-range bedPrivate room in a guesthouse, a night, per roomGTQ 350
- High-end bedPrivate room in a guesthouse, a night, per roomGTQ 600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GTQ 200 · Mid GTQ 350 · High GTQ 600
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HUG Huehuetenango Airport (No scheduled passenger flights as of 2026; use Guatemala City (GUA) and drive or bus north.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jun (22 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Todos Santos Cuchumatán: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
16 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
22 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
19 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
21 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
17 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is small and walkable. Most sights, shops and hotels are within a 10-minute walk of the Parque Central.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2 h
Direct bus from near Parque Central, about 1.5–2 h
Direct buses leave around midday and possibly other times; check locally.
Door to door: About 4 h
Bus to Huehuetenango, then onward bus to Quetzaltenango, about 3–4 h total
Longer than a day trip; better as a stop on a longer route.
Door to door: About 5 h
Bus to Huehuetenango, then bus to Chichicastenango, about 4–5 h total
Too far for a day trip; combine with a multi-day Western Highlands itinerary.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
East of Parque Central
Several hotels within a 5-minute walk; the main area for accommodation.
South of Parque Central
Quieter, a few hotels and the post office.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Q150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- Q250–400 excl. bed
- High
- Q400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Private room in a guesthouse1 × 1 night × GTQ 350 | GTQ 350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × GTQ 350 | GTQ 700 |
| Direct bus Huehuetenango–Todos Santos, one way2 × GTQ 25 · check | GTQ 50 |
| Local meal (comida típica)2 × GTQ 40 | GTQ 80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GTQ 118 |
| Trip total≈ GTQ 649 per person per day, bed included | GTQ 1,298 |
2026 estimate in quetzales; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Direct bus Huehuetenango–Todos Santoscheck | Q25 |
| Local meal (comida típica) | Q35–50 |
| Internet café (per hour)check | Q5 |
| Photography permission (if asked)Negotiable; ask first. | up to Q100 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Locals may ask for money (up to Q100) if you photograph them; ask permission first.
- Direct buses from Huehuetenango leave very early (4–5 am) and around midday; plan your connection.
- Rainy season (May–Oct) can cause landslides on mountain roads; check conditions before travelling.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 122
- Tourist assistance
- 1500
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance122
- Tourist assistance1500
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Direct bus Huehuetenango–Todos Santos: about Q25, 1.5–2 h (check)
- Bus Huehuetenango–Tres Cayos: about Q10, then change for Todos Santos
Say or show
- Buenos días / Buenas tardes — Hello (BWEH-nos DEE-ahs / BWEH-nas TAR-des)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-to KWES-ta)
- ¿Puedo tomar una foto? — Can I take a photo? (PWEH-do to-MAR OO-na FO-to)
- ¿Dónde está el bus para Huehuetenango? — Where is the bus to Huehuetenango? (DON-de es-TA el BOOS PA-ra Way-way-te-NAN-go)
Spanish is widely spoken; Mam is the first language for many locals.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Todos Santos Cuchumatán. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, landslides possible) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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