Feria de San Juan Sacatepequez

Feria de San Juan Sacatepéquez

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Nature & SeasonSan Juan Sacatepequez
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsThis fair's distinguishing feature is the
Language["es"]Currency: GTQ
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

Feria de San Juan Sacatepequez in San Juan Sacatepequez

San Juan Sacatepéquez celebrates its feria patronal through June, centered on June 24, the feast of San Juan Bautista, in a Kaqchikel Maya municipality known nationally for flower cultivation. Recent editions pair the older religious calendar, including a procession of the patron's image, with a newer Festival de la Tierra de las Flores, plus the coronation of Flor Sanjuanera and Flor de Junio representatives, concerts, livestock shows, and float parades.

San Juan Sacatepéquez, a largely Kaqchikel Maya municipality in Guatemala department known nationally as la tierra de las flores for its flower-growing economy, holds its feria patronal through June in honor of San Juan Bautista, with June 24 marking the saint's principal feast day.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

This fair's distinguishing feature is the direct link between the town's economy and its celebration: San Juan Sacatepéquez is one of Guatemala's principal flower-growing municipalities, supplying palm-and-flower demand nationally for Palm Sunday and Todos Santos, and the newer Festival de la Tierra de las Flores turns that horticultural identity into its own dedicated exposition rather than a footnote

02

The mystery stays covered

Two separate beauty-and-culture titles, Flor Sanjuanera and Flor de Junio, are contested and crowned ahead of the main feast, both explicitly tied to the town's flower branding rather than generic pageant language used elsewhere

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The procession of the image of San Juan Bautista through town

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the coronation of the Flor Sanjuanera and Flor de Junio representatives

The sacred route

Living ritual

and the town's flower-growing economy feeding directly into a dedicated flower exposition are documented recurring elements of the fair

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Feria de San Juan Sacatepequez is easier when the venue, route and way back from San Juan Sacatepequez are chosen before the day starts.

What to wear

Casual, practical clothing works for daytime fair-going and market browsing; many local women wear traditional Kaqchikel huipil and corte, and visitors should be respectful about...

Safety

Keep photography restrained at Feria de San Juan Sacatepequez; give people room and treat community moments as more than scenery.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of San Juan Sacatepequez.

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

["es"] · GTQ

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map14.72 N, 90.64 WOpen in Google Maps

San Juan Sacatepequez, Guatemala, Guatemala

Nearest airportGUA — La Aurora
TransportFeria de San Juan Sacatepequez is easier when the venue, route and way back from San Juan Sacatepequez are chosen before the day starts.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of San Juan Sacatepequez.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to San Juan Sacatepequez via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near San Juan Sacatepequez, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, practical clothing works for daytime fair-going and market browsing; many local women wear traditional Kaqchikel huipil and corte, and visitors should be respectful about photographing traditional dress without permission. Comfortable shoes help given the town's hilly streets and the walking involved in following processions or the flower exposition.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Guatemala and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Feria de San Juan Sacatepequez?

Feria de San Juan Sacatepequez is listed for Past edition: 24 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Feria de San Juan Sacatepequez take place?

The festival is listed in San Juan Sacatepequez, Guatemala. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

San Juan Sacatepequez, Guatemala, Guatemala

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLmunisanjuansac.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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