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San Juan Chamelco
City in Alta Verapaz , Guatemala
Overview
San Juan Chamelco is a culturally rich town in Alta Verapaz, known for its strong K'ekchi' Maya heritage and lush, verdant surroundings. The city is a gateway to nearby rainforests and offers an authentic Guatemalan small-town experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Alta Verapaz
Population
61,634
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.43°, -90.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$523
Local Cost
$308
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
20.0°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
17.8°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1469 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CBV
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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