Santa Eulalia (, also known as in
Qʼanjobʼal) is a municipality located in the north-east of the department of
Huehuetenango
Huehuetenango () is a city and municipality in the highlands of western Guatemala. It is also the capital of the department of Huehuetenango. The city is situated from Guatemala City, and is the last departmental capital on the Pan-American High ...
,
Guatemala, Central America. This town is rich in culture and traditions. The majority of people here speak the
Q'anjob'al language.
Santa Eulalia is situated in the
Sierra de los Cuchumatanes
The Sierra de los Cuchumatanes is the highest non-volcanic mountain range in Central America. Its elevations range from to over , and it covers a total area of .Lovell 2005:11 With an area of situated above , it is also the most extensive hig ...
at above sea level.
The annual celebrations in honor of the town's patron saint, Saint Eulalia takes place from 8 February and culminates in its main celebration day the 12th.
External links
Santa Eulalia at Maya Vision USSanta Eulalia USSanta Eulalia at Xunmat.com
Municipalities of the Huehuetenango Department
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