San Martín Zapotitlán facts for kids
San Martín Zapotitlán (or just San Martín) is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Retalhuleu area of Guatemala. Every year, on November 11, people in San Martín have a small fair. They celebrate to remember a special person named Martin of Tours.
Even though San Martín Zapotitlán is very small, only 24 square kilometers, it's super important! It's the smallest municipality in Retalhuleu. But it's one of the top 50 most important towns in all of Guatemala. This is because it has three amazing amusement parks: Xetulul, Xocomil, and Xejuyup. These parks bring many visitors and help the town's economy.
Quick facts for kids
San Martín Zapotitlán
San Martín
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Amusement park Xetulul
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| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department |  Retalhuleu |
| Capital | San Martín Zapotitlán |
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| • Type | Municipal |
| Area | |
| • City | 24 km2 (9 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • City | 13,700 |
| • Density | 571/km2 (1,480/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 4,110 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 |
San Martín Zapotitlán has many fun places for tourists to visit. The most famous ones are Xetulul, Xocomil, Xejuyup, Club Mil Palmeras, and Hostales del Irtra. The town's economy mostly depends on these popular spots.
Where is San Martín Zapotitlán?
San Martín Zapotitlán is part of the Retalhuleu area. It is about 180 km away from Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala.
Neighbors of San Martín
San Martín Zapotitlán shares its borders with other towns:
- To the north and west, it borders San Felipe.
- To the south, it borders Santa Cruz Muluá.
- To the east, it borders San Andrés Villa Seca.
See also
In Spanish: San Martín Zapotitlán para niños
