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Santa Cruz Verapaz
City in Alta Verapaz , Guatemala
Overview
Santa Cruz Verapaz is a charming town in northern Guatemala known for its colonial architecture, lively local markets, and surrounding green hills. The city offers an authentic taste of rural Guatemala and is a gateway to natural attractions in Alta Verapaz.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Alta Verapaz
Population
35,878
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.37°, -90.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$603
Local Cost
$312
Local Income
$320
Cashless
20
English
25
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
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CBV
Distance
12 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 78/100.
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