The municipality lies at an altitude of 1,406 metres (4,613 ft) above sea level.

The Catholic church was built in the 16th century and therefore it has a high historical value; like the one in Rabinal in Baja Verapaz Department, it was one of the first Catholic temples built in the region during the Capitulaciones de Tezulutlán.

The prestiberium design was magnificent, but it has been damaged over the centuries by the constant seismic events that affect the Guatemalan territory.

By an executive order of the Secretary of Education, the church was named as National Historic place on 12 July 1970.

Santa Cruz Verapaz has temperate climate (Köppen: Cfb).