Volcanic drainage lines
Rivers and ravines run down from the Santa María massif through the district, cutting parallel channels across the slope that shape where roads and houses could be built.
Minimalist map poster · Guatemala
El Palmar Map Poster & Print
14.6508° N / 91.5780° W
A small town on a steep Pacific slope, its streets cut between coffee groves and volcanic ravines below Santa María
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
El Palmar in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in El Palmar, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
El Palmar at home
The map
About this El Palmar map poster
El Palmar sits on the southern flank of the western Guatemalan highlands, where the land drops sharply from the Quetzaltenango plateau toward the Pacific lowlands. From above, the town appears as a compact cluster of streets set among ravines and cultivated slopes, with narrow roads following the contours rather than any straight grid.
The volcano Santa María and its active dome, Santiaguito, rise above this part of the department. Volcanic mudflows coming down the river channels forced the original settlement to move, and the present town grew on safer ground. The map still shows that history: the drainage lines run downhill through the area, and the street pattern stays well clear of them.
A El Palmar map poster reduces all of this to line and space. The dense blocks of the town centre contrast with the thin, winding rural roads that thread out into the farmland. In black and white, the steepness of the terrain comes through in the way the routes bend and double back on themselves.
- Population
- 15,000
- Coordinates
- 14.6508° N / 91.5780° W
- Elevation
- 733 m
- Time zone
- Guatemala
- Region
- El Palmar, Guatemala
A relocated town
The settlement moved away from its original site after repeated mudflows, so the street pattern you see today is younger than the name and sits on higher, safer ground.
Contour-following roads
Outside the centre, roads curve along the hillside instead of running straight, giving the map loose, looping lines that trace the shape of the land beneath them.
Make it yours
Frame your part of El Palmar
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why El Palmar
A map that means something
For families with roots on the Quetzaltenango coast slope, this map records a place that had to rebuild itself. It works as a quiet reminder of home, with no need for photographs or captions.
You can set your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example a family name or the year someone left, and choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the El Palmar posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
El Palmar map poster — FAQ
How do I order the El Palmar poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed El Palmar poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the El Palmar poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the El Palmar poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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