San Juan La Laguna
San Juan La Laguna
Xe' Kuku' Juyu' | |
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Municipality and town | |
San Juan La Laguna | |
| Coordinates: 14°42′N 91°17′W / 14.700°N 91.283°W | |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Department | Sololá |
| Government | |
| • Type | municipal |
| • Mayor | Antonio Chavajay Ixtamer |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,718 km2 (1,436 sq mi) |
| Lowest elevation | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 13,400 |
| • Density | 27,372/km2 (70,890/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Time) |
| Postal code | 07017 |
| Country calling code | 502 |
| Climate | Aw |
San Juan La Laguna (Spanish pronunciation: [saŋ ˈxwan la laˈɣuna]) is a municipality on the southwest shore of Lago de Atitlán, Sololá, Guatemala. It consists of the village named San Juan La Laguna and three smaller aldeas (small villages) in the nearby mountain. The population is approximately 95% Tz'utujil. Agriculture is most important for the economy, with the service sector growing, especially as the number of tourists increase. The lowest elevation is the shore of Lago Atitlán at 1,562 metres (5,125 ft).
The town is notably less popular among tourists and expats, as a local law prohibits outsiders from purchasing land within the municipality. Due to this, visitors to the town can enjoy a more "authentic" experience among the indigenous Tz'utujil population.