San Lucas facts for kids

San Lucas is a name you might see for many places, especially in countries where Spanish is spoken. It means "Saint Luke" in Spanish. Saint Luke was an important figure in history, and many towns, cities, and even islands are named after him.

Places Named San Lucas

You can find places called San Lucas all over the world. Here are some of them:

San Lucas in Central America

• Belize:
  • San Lucas, Belize is a small village located in the Toledo District of Belize.
• Costa Rica:
  • San Lucas Island is an island off the coast of Costa Rica. It used to be a prison but is now a wildlife refuge and a popular spot for visitors.
• Guatemala:
  • San Lucas Sacatepéquez is a town in the Sacatepéquez department of Guatemala.
  • San Lucas Tolimán is another town, found in the Sololá department of Guatemala, near Lake Atitlán.
• Honduras:
  • San Lucas, El Paraíso is a municipality in the El Paraíso department of Honduras.
• Nicaragua:
  • San Lucas, Madriz is a municipality in the Madriz department of Nicaragua.

San Lucas in Mexico

Mexico has several places named San Lucas:

• San Lucas, Chiapas is a town in the state of Chiapas.
• San Lucas, Michoacán is a municipality in the state of Michoacán.
• San Lucas Tecopilco is a town in Tlaxcala.
• San Lucas Quiavini is a community in Oaxaca.
• San Lucas Zoquiapam is another community in Oaxaca.
• Cabo San Lucas is a famous resort city in Baja California Sur, known for its beautiful beaches and ocean activities.

San Lucas in South America

• Colombia:
  • Serrania of San Lucas (mountains) is a mountain range in Colombia. It is known for its rich biodiversity and natural resources.

San Lucas in the United States

• California:
  • San Lucas, California is a small town in Monterey County.
  • San Lucas AVA is a special area in Monterey County, California, known for growing grapes and making wine.

See also

• In Spanish: San Lucas para niños