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Lanquín
City in Alta Verapaz , Guatemala
Overview
Lanquín is a charming small town set in the lush hills of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, best known as the gateway to the spectacular Semuc Champey natural pools. The town offers a relaxed atmosphere, lively local culture, and stunning jungle surroundings ideal for eco-tourism and adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Alta Verapaz
Population
26,551
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.57°, -89.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$593
Local Cost
$305
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
21.7°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
19.4°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
8.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1593 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CBV
Distance
48 km
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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